The US rigid thermoform plastic packaging market  size was valued at USD 12.90 billion in 2024. The industry is projected to grow from USD 13.43 billion in 2025 to USD 19.45 billion by 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% during the forecast period (2025–2034). The growth is attributed to increasing demand from the food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors for cost-effective, tamper-evident, and sustainable packaging formats.

Market Overview
Rigid thermoform plastic packaging involves heating a plastic sheet and molding it into a desired shape using a thermoforming process. It is widely used due to its clarity, strength, and recyclability, especially in applications requiring product visibility and protection.

Key Growth Drivers

• Rising demand for convenient and hygienic packaging solutions
• Growth in packaged and ready-to-eat food consumption
• Increasing preference for recyclable and sustainable packaging materials
• Technological advancements in thermoforming machinery and materials

Leading Market Players

• Amcor plc
• Anchor Packaging LLC
• Constantia Flexibles
• D&W Fine Pack LLC
• Display Pack
• EasyPak
• Genpak LLC
• Huhtamaki Group
• Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
• Placon
• Sabert Corporation
• Sealed Air
• Sonoco Products Company
• WINPAK LTD.

Market Outlook
As demand for US rigid thermoform plastic packaging  shelf-ready, safe, and eco-friendly packaging continues to rise across various end-user industries, rigid thermoform plastic packaging is expected to remain a preferred solution due to its versatility, cost efficiency, and product protection capabilities.

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