Aseptic Packaging Market

Aseptic packaging is the last step in aseptic food processing, wherein the products being packaged, such as dairy foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and numerous others, are sterilised separately from the packaging. These sterilised contents are then packaged into the packaging container under aseptic conditions. Aseptic packaging is a vital part of the processes of food processing, pharmaceutical, medical and dairy industries.

Rising urbanisation coupled with increase in awareness regarding the usage of sterile products and convenient products has catalysed the growth of aseptic packaging market over the last decade. The growing demand for packaged foods including ready-to-eat meals, dairy products, frozen meals, cake mixes, and snack foods is anticipated to have a positive impact on the industry growth over the forecast period.

In addition to this, this type of packaging eliminates the need for refrigeration, which makes it convenient for the ‘on-the–go’ consumers. The surge in urbanization, especially in the countries like China and India, is giving rise to the demand of packaged food products. In addition, the growth in the milk and dairy products market has been generating the traction for the aseptic packaging market.

Driving factors of the Aseptic Packaging Market:

Shift in consumer preference against the use of food preservatives is observed to be the biggest driving factor of the Aseptic Packaging Market. There is a growing demand for on the go food products with a long shelf life, which are either entirely free of or can delay bacterial contamination. Today, there is a growing requirement to replace artificial preservatives by natural food ingredients with antimicrobial activity.

However, organically grown ingredients are more expensive as compared to the ingredients that are artificial and having a longer shelf life, because of which aseptic packaging is preferred when it comes to the packaging of expensive products, as they promise an extended shelf life. Aseptic packaging allows the use of natural ingredients, which are healthier and costlier, but also preferred by the consumers, allowing the manufacturers to produce a completely organic product, and make it more shelf stable.

Aseptic packaging is a process in which both the packaging materials and the products are sterilised separately before filling. This decreases the probability of the presence of any harmful bacteria, thus making the food safer and healthier. Hence, aseptic packaging is gaining awareness among people. The rising amount of laws and regulations of the governments of countries across the board against the use of food preservatives, especially in developed countries, is driving the use of aseptic packaging.

The Aseptic Packaging Market Segments information:

Beverage is currently estimated to be the largest holder of the Aseptic Packaging Market, when it comes to the application industry segment of the aseptic packaging market. The beverage segment holds the dominant market share today. Aseptic packaging has gained a lucrative place in the beverage industry as it provides a long shelf life for the packaged food items.

The beverage industry extensively uses various types of aseptic packaging, such as containers, ampules, cans, bottles, and cartons. When compared with the other types of packaging, aseptic packaging provides unique benefits such as high barrier properties, economical packaging with aesthetic values, and no contamination, which has, in recent times, led to the expansion of the market.

Emerging markets, such as the Asia-Pacific region segment, have contributed significantly to the increase in the application of aseptic packaging in beverage products. The bottles and cans market, by Type segment, is projected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period. By the region segment, Asia-Pacific holds a significant share in the global market, leading in the Aseptic Packaging Market share. The economies of Brazil, Chile, and Africa are expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period.

Key Players in the Aseptic Packaging Market:

• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Tetra Pak International S.A.
• Greatview Aseptic Packaging Co., Ltd.
• Schott AG
• SIG Combibloc Obeikan
• Reynolds Group Holdings Limited
• Agropur Inc.

The Aseptic Packaging Market is segmented as follows:  

By Material

• Plastic
• Paper & paperboard
• Metal
• Glass
• Wood

By Product

• Bottles
  • Dairy
  • Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Others
• Cartons
  • Food
  • Dairy
  • Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Others
• Vials & prefilled syringes & ampoules
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Others
• Bags & pouches
  • Food
  • Dairy
  • Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Others
• Food
  • Dairy
  • Beverages
• Others

By End-User

• Food
• Dairy
• Beverages
• Pharmaceutical
• Others

 By Region

• North America 
  • United States
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • Rest of APAC
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Rest of MEA