The North America agricultural packaging market is projected to grow from USD 443.1 million in 2026 to USD 717.42 million by 2035, registering a CAGR of 5.5% during 2026–2035. The report covers detailed market size analysis, segment data by material, product type, and application, along with regional insights across NA, EU, APAC, LA, and MEA.
It includes competitive analysis, company profiling, value chain assessment, trade data, and detailed manufacturers and suppliers data. Growth is driven by increasing demand for extended shelf life, rising fresh produce exports, and growing poultry consumption across the region.
Agricultural packaging is a huge term that points to the different types of materials that are utilized to transport and store agricultural produce. This can count animal feed and harvested crops. Agricultural packaging is crafted with distributors and farmers in mind, which consists of a huge range of selections to choose from. This kind of packaging can count crates and hard containers for keeping the sensitive produce like vegetables and fruits, along with flexible intermediate bulk containers and jute bags for housing the fine materials and loose grains.
The foundation of current farming technology is precision agriculture. They are excessively dependent on analytics and data, IoT devices, developing satellite imagery, real-time data, and AI-powered analytics to update each step in the food manufacturing process. The real-time sensors implemented across fields are continually tracking soil moisture, crop health metrics, and nutrient levels. This allows focused irrigation and fertilization, which eventually lowers waste and resource application. Additionally, with respect to packaging, active packaging is designed with materials that communicate with the humidity, gases, and other factors inside the package. Technologies like ethylene absorbers and oxygen scavengers are used to prevent fresh food from losing freshness and spoilage, and to lower food waste in agriculture.
The plastics segment dominated the North America agricultural packaging market in 2025, as plastics play a pivotal role in agriculture. Uses such as plastic agricultural films, irrigation systems, and greenhouse covering materials improve the water usage efficiency of farmland and promote crop development. Plastics are also universally used in the storage, packaging, and transportation of agricultural products to ensure the safety and quality of agricultural products.
The paper & paperboard segment is projected to witness the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Multi-wall paper bags are a packaging solution created from several layers of kraft paper. Such a layered structure serves power and is frequently developed with a polypropylene (PE) liner or a film between the paper plies to serve further security. And multi-wall bags are crafted in different types, such as sewn open-mouth or a pasted valve to fit in various sealing and filling procedures. The bags are a famous and smooth option, particularly for the packaging products that need a biodegradable solution. Their multi-wall architecture makes them perfect for application in dry surroundings, in which the ingredients demand protection from external factors without any demand for highlighting moisture barriers.
The poultry packaging segment dominated the North America agricultural packaging market in 2025 because the packaging of poultry is completed for both utilitarian and design-forward purposes. Plastic films are the materials of preference for most meat products. The selection of films for the packaging is greatly linked to their gas permeability and moisture. Several of the films utilized are moisture barriers to eliminate weight loss from the meat. Gas permeability is very reliable and is particular to individual polymers. Contemporary meat packaging technologies include modified atmosphere packaging, active and vacuum packaging, and, lastly, controlled atmosphere packaging.
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The horticulture packaging segment is projected to witness the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. PE is also known as a polyethylene film, which is a plastic sheet mainly made of polyethylene resins. It is also very flexible, simple, acceptable, and long-lasting. PE Film seeks huge uses in horticulture that include mulch, soil cover, crop and silage wrapping, and greenhouse roofs. They are greatly used in this industry for the packaging of plants, flowers, and produce, apart from on-field applications. Its shielding and clarity make it protective during transportation and storage. Tailored PE wraps and sleeves are also used by floriculture businesses to package flower bouquets and by the nursery to package young plantings.
The United States dominated the North America agricultural packaging market in 2025, as the growing choice for organic and healthy food has fueled the urge for packaging that stays fresh and extends the shelf life. Inventions such as active packaging and modified atmosphere packaging procedures are assisting in extending the shelf life of fresh agricultural products. With e-commerce trends at their peak, the demand for environmentally friendly, secure, and long-lasting packaging has seen an increase in product safety during delivery.
Enhancing an alertness related to the surrounding effect has encouraged the industry towards biodegradable, sustainable, and recyclable packaging solutions. A smooth packaging that protects the freshness and diminishes spillage is sought as an important solution to the worldwide food waste challenge.
The North America Agricultural Packaging market is seen to be the fastest growing in Canada as the market is being structured by growing worldwide and the regional dynamics, including developed user demand for organic, fresh, and sustainably packaged produce. Main macro drivers count and growing regulatory shifts, health consciousness towards an environment-friendly packaging, and the technological growth in sustainable materials. The development of direct-user and e-commerce channels is also changing regular distribution paths, which gives importance to the demand for cutting-edge packaging solutions that expand the shelf life and develop product visibility. Moreover, global supply chain disturbances and trade policies encourage distribution methods and sourcing, marketing, and move towards localized packaging solutions, lowering the transit times and the amount.
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