Aseptic Packaging Market Report

The aseptic packaging market is anticipated to grow due to the growing demand for food products that are convenient with a long shelf life and a bacterial contamination formula. The use of preservatives is done on a large scale to increase the shelf life of the product and to maintain the quantity. However, the rising awareness of the problem due to the consumption of processed food has opened up opportunities for the aseptic packaging market. Now consumers prefer food made from natural ingredients, which are comparatively expensive, whereas aseptic packaging is highly preferred due to its packaging feature and providing extended shelf life to the product.

Thus, the aseptic packaging market can see a growth in demand due to rising demand for healthy and natural food and beverage demand. Also, the aseptic packaging focuses on electronic tracking and logistics, where it finds an opportunity for growth. Due to high-quality printability, it enables e-tracking, where barcodes or codes play a crucial role and are also supported by RFID. Hence, the market for aseptic packaging is expected to grow due to developments in electronic logistical systems.

The challenge that is faced by the aseptic packaging manufacturer is the high initial cost of aseptic packaging technology, which is considered a crucial barrier to market entry and expansion. These costs include investments in specialized machinery and operational expenses such as maintenance and energy. Thus, due to the low amount of profit, smaller companies may face a significant challenge in updating the technology due to the high upfront costs and difficulties in securing financing. Thus, the need for technological advancement and concerns about return on investment can further limit the adoption of the aseptic packaging market.

Also, the major problem faced by the aseptic packaging market is the fluctuating cost of raw materials used to prepare packaging. Raw material such as board, polymer, aluminum, steel, and paper acts as a limiting factor. As the demand for raw materials is not stable, it directly affects the whole manufacturing system, affecting the end user. Thus, due to high cost and fluctuation in raw materials, the aseptic packaging market is expected to be hindered.

In November 2023, Tetra Pak and Lactogal launched the Tetra Brik aseptic carton, in collaboration. The Tetra Brik 200 Slim Leaf aseptic beverage carton, featuring a paper-based barrier, was rolled out. The carton was made using approximately 80% paperboard, which increased the use of renewable content in the package to 90%. It also minimized the overall carbon footprint by 33% and was certified as Carbon Neutral by the Carbon Trust. Tetra stated that this aseptic carton was designed to support distribution under 'ambient' conditions.

In October 2023, SIG revealed SIG DomeMini, an on-the-go carton pack that sought to combine the convenience of a plastic bottle with downsizing and recyclability. The pack was designed for recycling, resource efficiency, and minimal consumption of space. Consisting of FSC-certified paperboard, it claimed to have been produced using 100% renewable electricity. It was geared towards consumers who regularly traveled or commuted, among others, with its SIG DomeMiniCap positioned centrally to replicate the drinking experience of a bottle.

Europe is considered a lucrative market due to its rising beverage industry to its benefit of protecting beverages from contaminating bacteria all along the supply chain. The beverage industry in the European Union is rising very rapidly, according to the data from FoodDrinkEurope, the turnover of the European Union beverage industry was valued at US$ 1 trillion, which makes the beverage industry the largest manufacturing industry in the European Union. Thus, due to the rising beverage industry, the European Union can be considered a promising market.

Also, Asia Pacific is considered a lucrative market due to the rise in the use of carton boxes. As per the data of the Institute for Supply Management, the demand for carton boards in Asia Pacific amounted to 58 percent of the demand of the global carton board market, which is valued at US$ 49.88 billion. Due to this, Asia Pacific topped the list, where Europe stood in second place, holding 20 percent, followed by North America, holding 16 percent of the global carbon market demand. Thus, due to the rising European Union beverage industry and global carton board market demand, the aseptic market is projected to experience a boom.