Meals and soups packaging saw moderate growth in 2025 thanks to sustained demand for ready meals, chilled and ambient soup and frozen meals solutions. Paper-based containers led the category at 42% of total volumes. This is a position that has been reinforced by pEPR economics, since the paper and card base fee of £196 per tonne sits well below the £423 charged on plastic. The standout development was Marks & Spencer's launch of a first-to-market paper-fibre ready meal tray, trialled on its Fier
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Meals and Soups Packaging industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Meals and Soups Packaging industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Meals and Soups Packaging in United Kingdom report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Meals and Soups Packaging in United Kingdom?
- Which are the major pack types and how are they performing in United Kingdom?
- Have there been any packaging legislative changes in the past 12 months?
- How are consumption trends impacting the packaging landscape?
- What are the key trends and latest product developments in packaging?
- How important are sustainability and recycling to consumers in United Kingdom?
- Where is future growth expected to be most significant?
Meals and Soups Packaging in the United Kingdom
Key Data Findings
Convenience demand lifts a fibre- and plastic-led category as paper trays advance
Paper-based containers drive demand as focus shifts to fibre trays and sleeves
Marks & Spencer debuts a first-to-market paper-fibre ready meal tray
Recycled-content trays and metal soup innovation round out the mix
Fibre and flexible formats lead balanced growth
Convenience, premiumisation and value reshape pack sizes
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Meals and Soups Packaging
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- Dried Ready Meals
- Shelf Stable Ready Meals
- Chilled Ready Meals
- Frozen Ready Meals
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- Chilled Pizza
- Frozen Pizza
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- Meal Kits
- Quick Recipe Kits
- Chilled Lunch Kits
- Prepared Salads
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- Dry Soup
- Shelf Stable Soup
- Chilled Soup
- Frozen Soup
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