The global punnet market size reached around USD 2109.44 Million in 2025. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.80% between 2026 and 2035 to reach nearly USD 4072.67 Million by 2035.
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As per industry reports, 82% of consumers are willing to pay premium prices for sustainably packaged products.
Consumption of 400 grams of fruits and vegetables each day can significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases.
The introduction of customised meal kits to meet North Americans’ personal nutrition requirements (59%) is expected to increase the punnet market revenue in the forecast period.
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2026-2035
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| Global Punnet Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | USD Million | 2025 |
| Historical Period | USD Million | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | USD Million | 2026-2035 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD Million | 2109.44 |
| Market Size 2035 | USD Million | 4072.67 |
| CAGR 2019-2025 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 | Percentage | 6.80% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Asia Pacific | 7.9% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Country | India | 9.0% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Country | China | 7.5% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Material | Molded Fibre | 9.3% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by End Use | Retail Outlets | 9.6% |
| Market Share by Country 2025 | India | 3.7% |
As per a report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in January 2024, fruit consumption has been rising steadily across many European countries due to increasing consumer awareness of its health benefits. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, around 33% of adults consume five portions of fruits daily, followed by the Netherlands (30%), France (20%), and Germany (11%), among others. Moreover, vegetable consumption has also remained favourable, with a substantial portion of the population in Belgium (76%), Ireland (75%), Sweden (66%), and Norway (67%) consuming at least one portion of vegetables daily. Overall, fruit and vegetable consumption has surged to 12.4% in 2019 and is expected to increase, especially due to the emergence of various digital subscription channels. This is expected to fuel the punnet market development over the forecast period.
The total sales of ready-to-eat meals by Archer Daniels Midland Company rose to USD 16.4 billion in 2022, recording a year-on-year growth of 10.6%. Over two-thirds of all consumers using ready-to-eat meals prefer paying a premium price for high-quality food products. In recent times, the shift towards portion control habits has also prompted companies to launch sustainably packaged meals with less than 700 calories. This is expected to influence the punnet market dynamics favourably over the forecast period.
The growth of rapid grocery delivery services in the UK; the shift towards sustainability; the growing demand for horticultural products; and the increasing consumer preference for convenience are the major factors favouring the punnet market growth
As per the industrial analysis, the overall sales achieved by rapid delivery services in the UK are expected to triple to 1.7 billion pounds by 2030 from 4.4 billion pounds in 2023. Punnets play an essential role in packaging ready-to-eat produce, fresh items, and takeaway products.
Many food packaging companies are using recyclable PET to manufacture punnets, thereby reducing the harmful ecological impact caused by plastics. This is favourably influencing the punnet market value.
Punnets preserve the freshness of horticultural products and prevent them from spoilage. Moreover, they also extend product shelf life, which is expected to support the market growth.
Punnets are a safe and reliable mode of transportation for fresh fruits and vegetables, including berries, mushrooms, and grapes. They also facilitate product labelling, as a part of an organisation’s efforts to build brand awareness.
In the United Kingdom, around 31% of all consumers purchase one takeaway meal weekly. As per the market analysis, takeaway meals are especially popular in London (58%), where 38% of all consumers aged 18-24 years consume takeaways 2-3 times weekly. An average British family spends over GBP 60 on purchasing family treats, and 41% of consumers have a favourite restaurant they order from. This is expected to propel the punnet market development, as these packaging containers are extensively used for ease of handling of food products like fries, burgers, and chips.
The EMR’s report titled “Global Punnet Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
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| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Country |
| India | 9.0% |
| China | 7.5% |
| Canada | 6.5% |
| UK | 6.2% |
| Italy | 4.8% |
| USA | XX% |
| Germany | XX% |
| France | XX% |
| Japan | 4.7% |
| Australia | XX% |
| Saudi Arabia | XX% |
| Brazil | XX% |
| Mexico | XX% |
Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. Over the forecast period of 2024-32, the market for punnets in the Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% due to the growth of fresh meal kit delivery services. Moreover, the punnet market expansion is expected to be driven by the shift towards sustainability and the growing demand for horticultural products in the region.
Major players are switching towards using paper and cardboard for packaging fruits and vegetables, which is boosting the punnet market revenue.
Smurfit Kappa Group was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It is a global leader in manufacturing paper-based manufacturing solutions, with a presence in around 40 countries.
Coveris Management GmbH was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It specialises in manufacturing medical, and food and beverage packaging solutions.
PACCOR Packaging GmbH was formed in 1991 and is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. It is engaged in manufacturing sustainable and innovative packaging solutions for the foodservice and consumer goods markets.
RAPTIS PAX was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Queensland, Australia. It specialises in manufacturing thermoforming plastic packaging, and different containers for the warehousing industries.
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Other players included in the punnet market report are LC Packaging International BV, Groupe Guillin SA, Royal Interpack Group, ILIP S.r.l., INFIA srl, and Leeways Packaging Services Ltd., among others.
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In 2025, the market reached an approximate value of USD 2109.44 Million.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.80% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is estimated to witness healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach a value of around USD 4072.67 Million by 2035.
The different regions considered in the market report include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The different materials used for manufacturing punnets include plastic, paper, and moulded fibre.
The different applications of punnets are fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood, frozen food, and ready-to-eat.
The different end uses of punnets include retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and household.
Key players in the market are Smurfit Kappa Group, LC Packaging International BV, Coveris Management GmbH, PACCOR Packaging GmbH, RAPTIS PAX, Groupe Guillin SA, Royal Interpack Group, ILIP S.r.l., INFIA srl, and Leeways Packaging Services Ltd., among others.
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| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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