Global Flexible Packaging Market Size By Material (Polymer, Paper, Plastic, Aluminum), By Application (Food beverage, Personal Care, Healthcare, Industrial), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Flexible Packaging Market Size And Forecast

Flexible Packaging Market size was valued at USD 199.35 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 292.08 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.89% from 2024 to 2031.

The Emergence of bio-based & biodegradable films and growing demand for packaging solutions across the food & beverage, healthcare & personal care industries that ensures enhanced protection & convenience handling are the major growth driver for the Flexible Packaging Market. The Global Flexible Packaging Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Flexible Packaging Market Definition

Packaging can be defined as an economical means of presenting, protecting, labeling, and storing a product during the storage, transport, and selling process. Flexible packaging is a non-rigid packaging structure used for packaging products that when filled or closed can be readily changed into multiple shapes. This method of packaging uses a variety of flexible materials including foil, plastic & paper to create pouches, bags, and other foldable product containers that are sealed using heat or pressure.

Flexible packages are used to protect, promote, and distribute a wide array of consumer, institutional and industrial products. This packaging is commonly used for single-serve food product packaging. Flexible packaging does not include folding cardboard, gift wraps, vinyl products, decorative laminates, floor coverings, or tissue products. Based on the material, the market is segmented into Polymer, Paper, Aluminum, Cellulosic, and Others. Various applications of flexible packaging are Food beverage, Personal Care, Healthcare, Industrial, and Others.

Global Flexible Packaging Market Overview

The Emergence of bio-based & biodegradable films and growing demand for packaging solutions across the food & beverage, healthcare & personal care industries that ensures enhanced protection & convenience handling are the major growth driver for the Flexible Packaging Market. Also, the rise in demand for processed, ready-to-cook & ready to eat products due to the busy lifestyle of consumers, the increase in urban population, and a growing number of retail industries expect a boost to the market in the coming years.

Furthermore, increasing investment by key players to support innovations in flexible packaging and the development of eco-friendly & recyclable packaging material are the factors that are predicted to propel the growth of the market. There are certain restraints and challenges faced which can hinder market growth. Stringent government regulation on the usage of plastics, availability of alternate methods of packaging, and fluctuating raw material prices are the leading reasons that are restraining the market growth.

Global Flexible Packaging Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Flexible Packaging Market is segmented on the basis of Material, Application, And Geography.

Flexible Packaging Market, By Material

• Polymer
• Paper
• Plastic
• Aluminum
• Cellulosic
• Others

Based on the Material, The market is bifurcated into Polymer, Paper, Plastic, Aluminum, Cellulosic, and Others. The Plastic segment is expected to hold the largest market share. The factors can be attributed to its ability to take several forms and shapes, rising consumer preference, low shipping costs, and fewer storage requirements.

 Flexible Packaging Market, By Application

• Food beverage
• Personal Care
• Healthcare
• Industrial
• Others

Based on the Application, The market is bifurcated into Food Beverage, Personal Care, Healthcare, Industrial, and Others. The food beverage segment is predicted to hold the most significant CAGR in the forecasted period due to the rising demand for packaged foods including ready-to-eat meals, frozen meals, snack foods, and cake mixes.

Flexible Packaging Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World

Based on Regional Analysis, The Global Flexible Packaging Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The largest share in the market will be dominated by the Asia Pacific owing to the rising disposable income of consumers and the flourishing food & beverage sector in this region.

Key Players

The “Global Flexible Packaging Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players are Bemis Company Inc., Amcor Plc., Huhtamaki Global, Constantia Flexible Group, Sonoco Products Company, Sealed Air, Mondi, Clondalkin Group, Coveris Holdings, and ProAmpac. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements

• In May 2020, Berry Global Group, Inc. announced its collaboration with the longtime customer, Mondelez International, to supply packaging containing recycled plastic for Philadelphia to expand its business.

Mergers and Acquisitions

• In 2020, Huhtamaki Global acquired Laminor S.A. and Mohan Mutha Polytech, assets and operations, both flexible packaging firms. This will open new market avenues for the company.

Product Launches and Product Expansions

• In March 2020, Berry Global Group, Inc. announced an investment of USD 30 million to increase its production capacity of ultra-high-performance stretch films in order to meet the demand and serve a larger customer base.

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