| Product Code: ETC6361535 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Belgium saw consistent import shipments of plastic ready meal trays with top exporters including Netherlands, Germany, France, Poland, and China. The market remained moderately concentrated with a stable HHI. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate over the 4-year period indicates steady expansion at 1.75%. This suggests a sustained demand for plastic ready meal trays in Belgium, driven by imports from key trading partners.

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 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Overview |
3.1 Belgium Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Molding Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Tray Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for convenient and on-the-go food solutions |
4.2.2 Growing trend of single-serve packaging for portion control and food waste reduction |
4.2.3 Rise in the adoption of plastic packaging due to its lightweight and cost-effective nature |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and regulations related to plastic packaging waste |
4.3.2 Shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly packaging alternatives |
4.3.3 Health and safety concerns associated with plastic packaging chemicals leaching into food |
5 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Trends |
6 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Types |
6.1 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Others (HIPS, HDPE, etc.), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Molding Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoformed Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Tray Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Cavity, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Multi Cavity, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By End Use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Producers & Processors, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Restaurants, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Catering Services, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Courts (In malls, Airports, Multiplexes, Railways, etc.), 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Food Delivery, 2021- 2031F |
7 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled content in plastic ready meal trays |
8.2 Customer satisfaction scores related to the convenience and usability of the trays |
8.3 Number of new product innovations and packaging designs introduced |
8.4 Level of compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives |
8.5 Rate of adoption of alternative materials in the market |
9 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By Molding Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By Tray Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Belgium Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |