Self-heating Food Packaging Market by Type (Cans, Bottles, Pouches, Containers, and Bags), Application (Foods [Ready-to-use, On-the-go, Confectionery, and Baby Food] and Beverages [Soups, Tea, and Coffee]), Distribution Channel (Retail Stores, Online Channels, Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Wholesalers, and Others), End-user (Military Personnel, Field Engineers, Mountaineers, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023–2031
The global self-heating food packaging market size was USD 64.5 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 93.1 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 5.2% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for ready-to-eat food & beverages and the rising demand for a packaging solution that offers instant hot or warm foods.
Self-heating or self-warming food packaging is a type of packaging that can heat foods or beverage products in the packaging container without the use of external sources of heating power. The packet normally releases heat to warm up foods using an exothermic chemical reaction. These packages are primarily used to prepare several main course dishes such as meat, noodles, and coffee which is more tasteful when served hot.
The self-heating food packaging is widely used by military personnel and mountain climbers who need to consume food whenever they feel convenient. Moreover, self-heating food packaging is highly popular among guardians and people who travel long distances with their babies or family members.
Some of the popular types of self-heating food packaging are pouches, cans, bottles, and others. Young mothers, campers, and travelers use self-heating packaging. The benefits of self-heating packaging are lightweight, easy to fit in a backpack, portable, ready to use, and safe.
COVID-19 Impact on Self-heating Food Packaging Market
The market report finds that COVID-19 has affected the global self-heating food packaging market. During the pandemic, the manufacture of fresh food packaging products was completely halted mainly due to the shutdown of several physical retail stores.
There was a massive reduction in luxury and non-essential services, due to the pandemic all over the world. Globally, several countries have faced a significant economic impact, due to the massive reduction of production volume and shutdown of manufacturing units, which also hampered the global market.
Self-heating Food Packaging Market Dynamics
The research report presents a complete market overview by providing detailed information about the current market trends, existing drivers, growth opportunities and potentials, and emerging challenges. The global self-heating food packaging market report has up-to-date insights about market scenarios that can shape the overall market performance and output during the forecast period, 2023 to 2031.
What are the Trends in the Self-heating Food Packaging Market?
The high demand for instant foods is a major trend that has the potential to increase the demand for self-heating food packaging. Instant foods such as noodles and refreshment drinks such as soups and teas are in high demand as they are safe and time-saving in the preparation as well as easily available at any food stores.
The demand for healthy, nutritional on-the-go food products, and ready-to-use food is boosting the growth of the market. Instant packaging in food & beverages has evolved constantly over the years as a result of growing demand for ready-to-eat food, high-quality levels, and convenient, and mildly processed food products among consumers.
What are the Drivers of the Self-heating Food Packaging Market?
The high demand for self-heating food is Influenced by changing lifestyles, increasing preferences, and disposable income for long travel among consumers. The high demand for self-heating or ready-made food such as tea, soups, and noodles is increasing, thus, propelling the global market.
The surge in the adoption of intelligent packaging devices among manufacturers drives the global self-heating food packaging market. Some manufacturing companies are introducing intelligent packaging devices, which are equipped with self-heating containers, sensors, self-cooling containers, and time-temperature indicators. These intelligent packaging devices are embedded with electronic displays and are expected to drive the market during the forecast period.
What Restraints the Self-heating Food Packaging Market?
The self-heating food packaging uses a chemical to heat packaged foods and release toxic chemicals into the air. The release of toxic chemicals in an exothermic reaction is a major factor restraining the growth of the global market. Strict government and regulatory guidelines against the use of chemicals as heat sources are another key challenge for the market. The increasing concerns related to environmental pollution issues are expected to hamper the market growth.
What are the Opportunities in the Self-heating Food Packaging Market?
Research & development (R&D) activities for the development of new self-heating technologies are increasing and creating several opportunities for the growth of the self-heating food packaging market. In addition, researchers are discovering an incredible breakthrough that changes product packaging in the coming years.
New technological advancements made it quicker and easier to produce a large number of boxes for self-heating food packaging. New technological advancements and modernization in packaging techniques are increasing the demand and are expected to create new opportunities for the market.
Scope of Self-heating Food Packaging Market Report
The global self-heating food packaging market research report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Self-heating food packaging Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2020–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Cans, Bottles, Pouches, Containers, and Bags), Application (Foods [Ready-to-use, On-the-go, Confectionery, and Baby Food] and Beverages [Soups, Tea, and Coffee]), Distribution Channel (Retail Stores, Online Channels, Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Wholesalers, and Others), and End-user (Military Personnel, Field Engineers, Mountaineers, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Tempra Technology; HeatGen, LLC.; The 42 Degrees Company, SL.; Heat Food and Drink Ltd.; Luxfer Magtech.; LMK Thermosafe; Kemira; Com-Pac International; and Scaldopack. |
Self-heating Food Packaging Market Segment Insights
What are the Major Reasons for Rising Sales in the Containers Segment?
Based on type, the global self-heating food packaging market is divided into cans, bottles, pouches, containers, and bags. The containers segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period. The segment is anticipated to grow, due to the rising popularity of the self-heating container among travelers.
The bags segment is expected to hold a substantial market share in the coming years owing to the product properties such as effective heat-up and ease to carry. Advanced technology is used in ready-to-eat food products. Self-heating bag allows a consumer to eat warm meals without using fire or other heat sources.
What are the Main Aspects for Boosting in Food Segment?
On the basis of application, the global market is segregated into foods and beverages. The food segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period. The food segment is further classified as ready-to-use, on-the-go, confectionery, and baby food.
The ready-to-use (RTU) segment is anticipated to dominate the market and is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, owing to the wide adoption of the packaging for RTU food items. RTU foods are prepared meals such as sandwiches, fruit salads, and luncheon meats.
The beverages segment is anticipated to account for a major market share in the coming years. The beverages segment is further classified as soups, tea, and coffee. The beverages are used for a wide range of products such as coffee, soft drinks, water, dairy products, and others. Several types of packaging are used for beverages as per consumer needs and applications. Packaged beverages are often known as ready-to-drink. It is easy to use and ready for consumption.
What Key Factors Contribute to the Rapid Expansion of the Online Channels Segment?
Based on distribution channel, the global self-heating food packaging market is segmented into retail stores, online channels, supermarkets & hypermarkets, wholesalers, and others. The online channels segment account for the highest share of the global market, due to rising demand for store and product listing creation, cost reduction, and product and price comparison. Online channels are platforms that people can use to reach the target by promoting the product or brand.
The wholesalers segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projected period. Wholesalers are selling bulk products at low prices. A wholesaler is a person or a company that buys a huge amount of products from several manufacturers.
Which Major Factors Influence the Significant Growth of the Military Personnel Segment?
On the basis of end-user, the global market is divided into military personnel, field engineers, mountaineers, and others. The military personnel segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market in the coming years.
Soldiers use the flameless ration self-heating, which allows the consumer to eat warm meals without using any fire or other external heat sources. This flameless ration self-heating uses a heat-releasing chemical or substances to heat the meals. It just took 12 minutes to heat the meal at any time or anywhere.
The mountaineers segment is expected to hold a considerable CAGR rate during the forecast period. Mountaineers use self-heating food products to warm up their meals. Self-heating food products help mountaineers to cook at any place. Once, the water gets boiled, the heating pouch starts heating up at a high temperature. The food is warmed up at any degree Celsius with the help of self-heating food packaging and it takes only 5 to 10 minutes to fully heat the food products.
Why is Europe Dominating the Global Self-heating Food Packaging Market?
In terms of region, the global self-heating food packaging market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Europe is expected to dominate the market during the projected period, due to the increasing demand for instant foods & beverages products. High demand for healthy and nutritional on-the-go products is anticipated to propel the market in the region.
The Asia Pacific is expected to expand at a substantial growth rate during the forecast period owing to the rising consumption of convenient food and beverage in the region. Disposable income is rising in the region and is projected to drive market growth.
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Forecast
4.5.1. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Analysis and Forecast by Types
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
5.3. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
5.3.1. Cans
5.3.2. Bottles
5.3.3. Pouches
5.3.4. Containers
5.3.5. Bags
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Types
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Types
6. Global Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
6.3. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
6.3.1. Foods Ready-to-use
6.3.2. On-the-go
6.3.3. Confectionary
6.3.4. Baby Food Beverages Soup
6.3.5. Tea
6.3.6. Coffee
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Applications
7. Global Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
7.3. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
7.3.1. North America
7.3.2. Latin America
7.3.3. Europe
7.3.4. Asia Pacific
7.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
7.6. Global Self-heating Food Packaging Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. North America Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.2. North America Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. North America Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
8.4.1. Cans
8.4.2. Bottles
8.4.3. Pouches
8.4.4. Containers
8.4.5. Bags
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
8.7. North America Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
8.7.1. Foods Ready-to-use
8.7.2. On-the-go
8.7.3. Confectionary
8.7.4. Baby Food Beverages Soup
8.7.5. Tea
8.7.6. Coffee
8.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
8.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
8.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.10.1. By Country
8.10.2. By Product Type
8.10.3. By Application
8.11. North America Self-heating Food Packaging Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Latin America Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Latin America Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Brazil
9.2.2. Mexico
9.2.3. Rest of Latin America
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Latin America Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
9.4.1. Cans
9.4.2. Bottles
9.4.3. Pouches
9.4.4. Containers
9.4.5. Bags
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
9.7. Latin America Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
9.7.1. Foods Ready-to-use
9.7.2. On-the-go
9.7.3. Confectionary
9.7.4. Baby Food Beverages Soup
9.7.5. Tea
9.7.6. Coffee
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.11. Latin America Self-heating Food Packaging Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Europe Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Europe Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Germany
10.2.2. France
10.2.3. Italy
10.2.4. U.K.
10.2.5. Spain
10.2.6. Russia
10.2.7. Rest of Europe
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Europe Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
10.4.1. Cans
10.4.2. Bottles
10.4.3. Pouches
10.4.4. Containers
10.4.5. Bags
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
10.7. Europe Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
10.7.1. Foods Ready-to-use
10.7.2. On-the-go
10.7.3. Confectionary
10.7.4. Baby Food Beverages Soup
10.7.5. Tea
10.7.6. Coffee
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.11. Europe Self-heating Food Packaging Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Asia Pacific Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Asia Pacific Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. China
11.2.2. Japan
11.2.3. South Korea
11.2.4. India
11.2.5. Australia
11.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Asia Pacific Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
11.4.1. Cans
11.4.2. Bottles
11.4.3. Pouches
11.4.4. Containers
11.4.5. Bags
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
11.7. Asia Pacific Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
11.7.1. Foods Ready-to-use
11.7.2. On-the-go
11.7.3. Confectionary
11.7.4. Baby Food Beverages Soup
11.7.5. Tea
11.7.6. Coffee
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.11. Asia Pacific Self-heating Food Packaging Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Middle East & Africa Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Middle East & Africa Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. Saudi Arabia
12.2.2. South Africa
12.2.3. UAE
12.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Middle East & Africa Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
12.4.1. Cans
12.4.2. Bottles
12.4.3. Pouches
12.4.4. Containers
12.4.5. Bags
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
12.7. Middle East & Africa Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
12.7.1. Foods Ready-to-use
12.7.2. On-the-go
12.7.3. Confectionary
12.7.4. Baby Food Beverages Soup
12.7.5. Tea
12.7.6. Coffee
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.11. Middle East & Africa Self-heating Food Packaging Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
13. Competition Landscape
13.1. Global Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market: Market Share Analysis
13.2. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Distributors and Customers
13.3. Self-heating Food Packaging Market Market: Competitive Dashboard
13.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)