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Flexible Packaging - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 938 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 338418

Global Flexible Packaging Market to Reach $360.2 Billion by 2030

The global market for Flexible Packaging estimated at US$208.7 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$360.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Plastic Packaging, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 7% CAGR and reach US$233.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Paper Packaging segment is estimated at 6.3% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $49.9 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.6% CAGR

The Flexible Packaging market in the U.S. is estimated at US$49.9 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$85.6 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.6% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 5.7% and 6% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.5% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 349 Featured)

  • Ball Corporation
  • Cascades, Inc.
  • Bischof + Klein SE & Co. KG
  • Ab Rani Plast Oy
  • Achaika Plastics SA
  • Anchor Packaging, Inc.
  • Carton Pack SpA
  • Consolidated Container Company
  • C-P Flexible Packaging
  • Amerplast Ltd.
  • Aeroflex USA, Inc.
  • AR Packaging Group AB
  • Bryce Corporation
  • Aluflexpack
  • Advanced Packaging Technology

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • An Introduction to Flexible Packaging
  • Flexible Packaging Materials
  • Plastic Film
  • Types of Plastic Films
  • Paper
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Flexible Packaging Formats
  • Major End-Use Markets of Flexible Packaging
  • Global Market Prospects & Outlook
  • Pouches Preferred for Packaging of Food & Agricultural Products
  • Food & Beverage: The Leading Application Segment
  • Emerging Economies Spearhead Growth in Flexible Packaging Market
  • Competition
  • Competition Drives M&A Activity in Flexible Packaging Market
  • World Brands
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Flexible Packaging - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Key Attributes of Flexible Packaging Drive Adoption in Various End-Use Industries
  • Sustained Demand from Food Sector Provides Healthy Growth Opportunities for Flexible Packaging Market
  • Rising Consumer Focus on Convenience & Consequent Rise in Sales of Packaged Foods Drive Market Gains
  • Global Processed Foods Market Revenues (in $ Billion) for the Years 2019, 2022 and 2025
  • Flexible Packaging Ensures Increased Food Hygiene & Food Safety
  • Popular Types of Flexible Packaging Solutions for Food Industry
  • Plastic Packaging Continues to Find Favor in F&B Industry
  • Food Consumption Patterns to Influence Market Prospects
  • Snacking Culture Pushes Up Demand for Flexible Packaging
  • Global Snack Foods Sales in US$ Billion for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026
  • Changing Consumer Preferences Influence Packaging Design Changes
  • Flexible Packaging Solutions for the Beverage Industry
  • Non-Food Flexible Packaging Solutions: Trends in Manufacturing Sector Determine Growth
  • Industrial Manufacturing Activity to Influence Growth Trends
  • Global PMI Index Points for the Years 2018, 2019 & 2020
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: A Promising Application for Flexible Packaging
  • Common Flexible Packaging Solutions Use in Pharma Industry
  • Demand Grows for Integrated and Flexible Packaging Solutions in Pharma Industry
  • Novel Packaging Solutions Transform Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Beauty and Personal Care Industry Emerges as a Promising End-Use Market for Flexible Packaging Solutions
  • Personal Care Companies Show Inclination Towards Sustainable Flexible Packaging Products
  • Cosmetics Industry Increasingly Chooses Flexible Packaging Solutions
  • Pet Food: Potential Opportunities for Flexible Packaging Market
  • Global Pet Food Market: Sales in US$ Million by Region/Country for Years 2020 and 2027
  • Customized Packaging - A Key Trend
  • Single Serve Packaging: Driven by Convenience
  • Innovations in Flexible Packaging for Pet Food
  • Rise in Consumer Electronics Sales Augur Well for the Market
  • Global Opportunity for Consumer Electronics (In US$ Million) for Years 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026 and 2028
  • Plastic Flexible Packaging Captures a Significant Share of the Global Market
  • Pollution Concerns Impact Flexible Plastic Packaging Market
  • Paper Emerges as a Sustainable Flexible Packaging Option
  • Food Industry Remains the Prime Market for Flexible Paper Packaging
  • Flexible Aluminum Packaging Market: An Overview
  • Laminated Aluminum Foil
  • Bioplastics Flexible Packaging: A Mix of Performance and Sustainability
  • BOPP Film Market Benefits from Flexible Packaging Demand
  • Sustainability Emerges as a Key Factor Influencing Growth in Flexible Packaging Market
  • Forms of Sustainable Flexible Packaging
  • Material Options for ComposTable and Biodegradable Flexible Packaging
  • Standup Pouches Market: Poised for Growth
  • Snacking Trend Boosts Stand-up Pouches Market
  • Growth of Aseptic Packaging Presents Favorable Outlook
  • Lightweight Plastic Contribute to the Growth of Standup Pouches Market
  • Food Application to Drive Gains in Standup Pouches
  • E-Commerce Boom Presents Opportunity for Flexible Packaging Market
  • Global e-Commerce Market Growth Outlook (In %) For Years 2019 Through 2025
  • Digitalization Catches Up Flexible Packaging
  • Appealing Colors & Unique Designs Enhance Flexible packaging
  • An Overview of Future Trends in the Flexible Packaging Market
  • Emphasis on Packaging Convenience & Packaging Individualization
  • Growing Role of Technology
  • Product Marketing and Market Competition
  • Changes in Shopping Patterns and Consumer Lifestyle
  • Rising Importance of Sustainable Packaging
  • PU Adhesives Augment Flexible Packaging
  • ComposTable Packaging Makes its Mark
  • Packaging Design Trends to Impact Market
  • Innovations in Flexible Packaging Materials to Boost Growth
  • A Review of Innovative & Sustainable Flexible Packaging Solutions
  • Developments in Sachet & Pouch Production
  • Market to Benefit from Pouch Packaging Innovations
  • Advancing Digital Printing Technology: Significant Impact on Flexible Packaging Market
  • Innovations in Materials Recycling
  • Though Difficult to Recycle, Flexible Packaging Continues to be ‘Green’ Solution
  • Complications with Recycling Flexible Packaging
  • Favorable Demographic & Economic Trends Strengthen Market Prospects
  • Ballooning Global Population
  • World Population (in Thousands) by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2030, 2050, 2100
  • Urbanization Trend
  • World Urban Population in Thousands: 1950-2050P
  • Burgeoning Middle Class Population
  • Global Middle Class Population (In Million) by Region for the Years 2020, 2025 and 2030
  • Global Middle Class Spending (US$ Trillion) by Region for the Years 2020, 2025, 2030
  • Challenges Facing the Flexible Packaging Industry
  • Lack of Adequate Recycling Infrastructure Facilities: A Key Challenge
  • Plastic Packaging Remains a Major Environmental Concern
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Plastic by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Plastic by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Paper by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Paper by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Paper by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Materials by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Other Materials by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food & Beverages by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Food & Beverages by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Food & Beverages by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World Historic Review for Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World 16-Year Perspective for Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cosmetics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: World Historic Review for Cosmetics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World 16-Year Perspective for Cosmetics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 20: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 22: World Flexible Packaging Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flexible Packaging by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Flexible Packaging by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Flexible Packaging by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Pouches Remain a Popular Flexible Packaging Product
  • Food Industry: The Largest End-Use Market for Flexible Packaging Solutions
  • Plastic Films, Foils, & Paper: Popular Materials of Choice
  • Versatility and Flexibility Hold The Key to Growth
CANADA
  • Market Overview
JAPAN
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
FRANCE
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAIN
RUSSIA
  • Market Overview
REST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
AUSTRALIA
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
INDIA
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Plastic: The Widely Used Material
SOUTH KOREA
REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Flexible Packaging Market in Thailand: Overview
  • An Insight into Indonesian Flexible Packaging Market
LATIN AMERICA
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
ARGENTINABRAZIL
MEXICO
  • Market Overview
REST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
IRANISRAEL
SAUDI ARABIA
  • Market Overview
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
  • Market Overview
REST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Flexible Packaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Ball Corporation
  • Cascades, Inc.
  • Bischof + Klein SE & Co. KG
  • Ab Rani Plast Oy
  • Achaika Plastics SA
  • Anchor Packaging, Inc.
  • Carton Pack SpA
  • Consolidated Container Company
  • C-P Flexible Packaging
  • Amerplast Ltd.
  • Aeroflex USA, Inc.
  • AR Packaging Group AB
  • Bryce Corporation
  • Aluflexpack
  • Advanced Packaging Technology

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