Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat Packaging in the Netherlands

September 2026

Processed meat and seafood packaging slipped 1% to 1,090 million units in 2025, on softer demand for sliced cold meats. Rigid plastic leads at 39% of volumes through thermoformed trays, with flexible films close behind at 38%. Supermarket PLUS replaced the plastic underlay in its premium processed meat range with a carton liner, cutting plastic per pack by around 60%. Paper-based containers were the only format in positive territory and the best performer, rising 1% to 161 million units.

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging industry in Netherlands 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 Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging industry in Netherlands, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging in Netherlands 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 Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging in Netherlands?
  • Which are the major pack types and how are they performing in Netherlands?
  • 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 Netherlands?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most significant?

Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat Packaging in the Netherlands

Key Data Findings

Fibre liners gain in a rigid-plastic-led aisle as PLUS cuts tray plastic
Trays and films define a rigid-plastic-led protein aisle
PLUS shifts process meat trays towards fibre
Recycled-content trays and pouches sustain performance
A gently declining category favours fibre and recycled content
Premium fibre trays and pouches open opportunities

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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging

    • Chilled Processed Meat
    • Frozen Processed Meat
    • Shelf Stable Meat
    • Chilled Processed Seafood
    • Frozen Processed Seafood
    • Shelf Stable Seafood
  • Meat and seafood substitutes inc Tofu
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This report originates from Passport, our Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging research and analysis database.

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