The global high-barrier pouches market size reached US$ 2.5 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach US$ 4.3 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.21% during 2023-2032. The increasing product applications across various end use industries, escalating demand for flexible packaging solutions, and continual product innovations represent some of the key factors driving the market.
High-barrier pouches refer to thin, flexible packaging materials made of multiple layers of high-performance barrier resins and films. Some commonly used materials to manufacture these pouches include polyethylene, polypropylene, aluminum foil, metalized polyethylene terephthalate (PET), saran-coated PET, nylon, and polyester. They are mainly used to protect and preserve products from external factors, such as odors, moisture, gases, UV rays, and contaminants while extending their shelf life and stability.
They offer numerous benefits, including high puncture and heat resistance, excellent tensile strength, versatility, durability, and low oxygen and moisture vapor transmission rates. Nowadays, they are widely available in a range of sizes, types, and materials and can be customized for specialized uses. As a result, high-barrier pouches find extensive applications in the packaging of solid, liquid, paste, and semi-paste products across the globe.
Along with this, the shifting preferences from traditionally used metal cans and bottles toward pouch packaging due to its ease of handling, lightweight, cost-effectiveness, and less storage space requirements have catalyzed the market growth. Furthermore, several manufacturers are adopting flexible packaging solutions, such as high-barrier pouches, owing to their better seal reliability, adjustable peelability, optimal product safety, and improved user convenience.
In line with this, due to the implementation of stringent environmental and government compliance standards, heavy investments in research and development (R&D) activities to develop eco-friendly, sterile, and biodegradable pouches are offering lucrative growth opportunities to key players. Other factors, including rapid growth in the pharmaceuticals industry, increasing concerns regarding product safety and quality, elevating sales of packaged and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and beverages, and ongoing product innovations, are also creating a favorable market outlook.
High-barrier pouches refer to thin, flexible packaging materials made of multiple layers of high-performance barrier resins and films. Some commonly used materials to manufacture these pouches include polyethylene, polypropylene, aluminum foil, metalized polyethylene terephthalate (PET), saran-coated PET, nylon, and polyester. They are mainly used to protect and preserve products from external factors, such as odors, moisture, gases, UV rays, and contaminants while extending their shelf life and stability.
They offer numerous benefits, including high puncture and heat resistance, excellent tensile strength, versatility, durability, and low oxygen and moisture vapor transmission rates. Nowadays, they are widely available in a range of sizes, types, and materials and can be customized for specialized uses. As a result, high-barrier pouches find extensive applications in the packaging of solid, liquid, paste, and semi-paste products across the globe.
High-Barrier Pouches Market Trends
The increasing product applications across various end use industries represent the primary factors driving the market growth. For instance, high-barrier pouches are gaining traction in the food and beverage (F&B) sector as they ensure product freshness and quality while retaining its original color, taste, texture, and aroma for longer durations. In addition, there is a rise in product use for packaging pharmaceutical drugs and medicinal supplies for protection against external factors, such as moisture, light, biological contamination, gases, and mechanical damage, that may degrade product quality and effectiveness.Along with this, the shifting preferences from traditionally used metal cans and bottles toward pouch packaging due to its ease of handling, lightweight, cost-effectiveness, and less storage space requirements have catalyzed the market growth. Furthermore, several manufacturers are adopting flexible packaging solutions, such as high-barrier pouches, owing to their better seal reliability, adjustable peelability, optimal product safety, and improved user convenience.
In line with this, due to the implementation of stringent environmental and government compliance standards, heavy investments in research and development (R&D) activities to develop eco-friendly, sterile, and biodegradable pouches are offering lucrative growth opportunities to key players. Other factors, including rapid growth in the pharmaceuticals industry, increasing concerns regarding product safety and quality, elevating sales of packaged and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and beverages, and ongoing product innovations, are also creating a favorable market outlook.
Key Market Segmentation
This report provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global high-barrier pouches market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2024-2032. The report has categorized the market based on product, material, film layer, and application.Product Insights:
- Standup Pouches
- Spouted Pouches
- Four Side Seal
- Retort Pouches
- Three Side Seal Pouches
- Others
Material Insights:
- Polyethylene
- Polypropylene
- High Barrier Additives
- Aluminum
- Polyamide
- Fitments
- Tubes and Spouts
Film Layer Insights:
- Five-Layer
- Seven-Layer
- Nine-Layer
Application Insights:
- Food
- Beverages
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pet Food
- Industrial
- Home Care
- Personal Care
Regional Insights:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global high-barrier pouches market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include Amcor Plc, BERNHARDT Packaging and Process, Bischof+Klein SE & Co. KG, ClearBags, Clifton Packaging Group Limited, Dura Pack Inc., Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation, Fres-co System USA Inc., HPM Global Inc., Shako Flexipack Private Limited, Sonoco Products Company, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.Key Questions Answered in This Report
- How has the global high-barrier pouches market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global high-barrier pouches market?
- What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global high-barrier pouches market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- Which countries represent the most attractive high-barrier pouches market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the product?
- Which is the most attractive product in the high-barrier pouches market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the material?
- Which is the most attractive material in the high-barrier pouches market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the film layer?
- Which is the most attractive film layer in the high-barrier pouches market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
- Which is the most attractive application in the high-barrier pouches market?
- What is the competitive structure of the global high-barrier pouches market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global high-barrier pouches market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary12 Value Chain Analysis14 Price Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global High-Barrier Pouches Market
6 Market Breakup by Product
7 Market Breakup by Material
8 Market Breakup by Film Layer
9 Market Breakup by Application
10 Market Breakup by Region
11 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- Amcor Plc
- BERNHARDT Packaging and Process
- Bischof+Klein SE & Co. KG
- ClearBags
- Clifton Packaging Group Limited
- Dura Pack Inc.
- Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation
- Fres-co System USA Inc.
- HPM Global Inc.
- Shako Flexipack Private Limited
- Sonoco Products Company
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 136 |
| Published | April 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 - 2032 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 2.5 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 4.3 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 11 |
