Egg cartons Market

Global Egg Cartons Market: An Overview 

Egg cartons with in a dimpled shape are a popular method for storing and transporting eggs. Different packaging methods in the egg carton market include trays, cartons, containers, Polystyrene, tissue, and other packaging materials. Traditionally, plastic was the dominant material used for manufacturing egg cartons. Plastic offer printing benefits for retailers and are clear. Recently, new materials like blue and natural molded fibre are gaining traction in the egg carton market due to their effectiveness in holding eggs, recyclable nature and cost-saving benefits. 

Green containers and cartons are expected to flood the egg carton market more in the near future as increasingly stringent regulations regarding plastics are on the rise. Players in the egg carton market are also focused on providing dual-use containers, which can store eggs at home and can later be used for other purposes such as storing salads. 

Growing demand for duck eggs in pastries and other bakery goods are expected to drive significant growth for the egg cartons market in the near future. These eggs are known to be richer in content, with additional albumen. This results in fluffier bakery products, a much-valued advantage in bakery products. 

The report offers an in-depth analysis of the global egg cartons market with keen insights in geographical distribution, market dynamics, and competitive landscape. The report will also provide revenue projections and market size analysis based on key parameters. Additionally, the past and recent trend are also an important feature of the report. The report is a valuable instrument for a competitive advantage in the global egg cartons market. 

Global Egg Cartons Market: Notable Developments 

• According to a recent research published by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the radio frequency method of shell egg pasteurization delivers better eggs and cakes than the industrial hot water method. The industrial method was considered cheaper and more efficient. However, automation in rotating eggs and use of tap water reduced egg pasteurization times considerably during the study. Additionally, according to the USDA publication, the method is inexpensive and reduces salmonella without affecting the quality of albumen. 

• One of the major challenges for growth in the egg cartons market is the relatively low price hike of products. The price of packaging products for eggs rose by 1.62 times during 2000-2018. For example, an egg carton cost 7.42$ in 2000. The price of the carton went up to $12.10 cents in 2018. While this growth is positive, it is quite sluggish by the standards of various products. The basic nature of products in the egg cartons market, the similarity in products by various companies, and limited innovation are resulting in low price hikes over the years. Hence, growing trends of recyclability and green packaging are expected to drive significant revenues for the global egg cartons market. 

Global Egg Cartons Market: Key Trends 

The global egg cartons market sell products to extremely price-sensitive farmers in the US market. The poultry industry is an industry of very low margins. Hence, catering to the demand of cost-efficiency is as crucial today as always in the egg cartons market. However, growing influx of e-commerce and consequent needs of safer and more robust mechanisms of handling and transporting eggs are expected to create new opportunities in the egg cartons market. 

Additionally, increased consumption of eggs are also expected to drive growth and margins. In the US, nearly 279 eggs per person are consumed every year. Additionally, growing demand for protein-filled diets, nutritional trends, and low costs of eggs are expected to further growth of the carton eggs market. 

Additionally, increased egg consumption in Asia Pacific, thanks to a growing disposable income, and changing lifestyle trends are expected to drive more growth for the global egg cartons market in the near future.