| Product Code: ETC6750875 | 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, China continues to dominate plastic ready meal tray imports, with key exporters including South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the USA. Despite moderate concentration levels indicated by the HHI, the market has shown a slight decline in compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020-24. However, there is a notable uptick in growth rate from 2023-24, suggesting a potential resurgence in demand for these products in the Chinese market. This trend could signify evolving consumer preferences or emerging opportunities for market players to capitalize on.

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 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Molding Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Tray Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for convenience foods |
4.2.2 Increasing urbanization and busy lifestyles |
4.2.3 Rising disposable incomes in China |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and push for sustainable packaging solutions |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations on the use of plastics in packaging |
4.3.3 Health concerns related to the use of plastic materials in food packaging |
5 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Trends |
6 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Types |
6.1 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Others (HIPS, HDPE, etc.), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Molding Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoformed Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Tray Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Cavity, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Multi Cavity, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By End Use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Producers & Processors, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Restaurants, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Catering Services, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Courts (In malls, Airports, Multiplexes, Railways, etc.), 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Food Delivery, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of plastic ready meal trays made from recycled materials |
8.2 Adoption rate of biodegradable or compostable plastic trays in the market |
8.3 Consumer perception and awareness towards sustainable packaging options |
9 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By Molding Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By Tray Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |