Product Code: ETC6181181 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The market is characterized by innovation in design, sustainability, and functionality. Custom-branded packaging and tamper-evident solutions are gaining popularity as foodservice businesses seek to enhance customer experience and food safety.
The foodservice packaging market in Australia is being shaped by demand for high-performance, leak-proof, and temperature-resistant packaging suited for delivery services. Brands are opting for packaging that enhances food presentation and prolongs shelf life. Growth in third-party food delivery platforms is directly influencing design and material innovations.
Challenges here include balancing sustainability with performance, as many eco-friendly materials lack the durability of traditional plastics. Regulatory pressures force continuous product innovation, increasing R&D expenditures. Price-sensitive foodservice operators are reluctant to adopt higher-cost packaging solutions.
This market presents strong investment opportunities as foodservice businesses increasingly seek premium, branded, and sustainable packaging solutions. Businesses offering design, manufacturing, and supply chain integration for packaging materials can benefit from long-term partnerships with restaurant chains, online food delivery platforms, and cloud kitchens.
The foodservice packaging market in Australia is affected by multiple layers of policy, including those on food safety, environmental impact, and product labeling. FSANZ mandates packaging standards to prevent contamination, while the APCO and National Waste Policy encourage the development of recyclable and compostable materials. Compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies is also becoming increasingly important in the packaging sector.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for convenient and on-the-go food options |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about sustainability and eco-friendly packaging solutions |
4.2.3 Rise in online food delivery services and takeaway orders |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and standards for food packaging materials |
4.3.3 Competition from reusable packaging alternatives |
5 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Trends |
6 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Fruits and Vegetables, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Baked Goods, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Meat and Poultry, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Processed Foods, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market, By End-user Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Restaurants, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Institutional and Hospitality, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of foodservice establishments using recyclable/compostable packaging |
8.2 Average order value for food delivery services utilizing foodservice packaging |
8.3 Number of new product launches in sustainable food packaging solutions |
9 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Foodservice Packaging Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |