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Packaging Industry in France

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  • 57 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: France
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 515106
The packaging industry in France in 2024 is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the growing importance of sustainability as both a regulatory mandate and a competitive advantage. A combination of stricter government policies, economic constraints and evolving consumer values is influencing how packaging is designed, manufactured and delivered across industries such as food, beverages, home care, beauty and pet food.

This Packaging in France report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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  • Get a detailed picture of the Packaging market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Packaging in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Shifting lifestyles and desire for high-quality eco-design accelerate the move towards portion-controlled and premium sustainable packaging
  • Regulatory pressure and shifting consumer habits drive France’s transition towards sustainable and portion-focused food packaging
  • Regulatory pressure and sustainability demands driving the shift towards rPET, shrink wrap alternatives and metal cans in non-alcoholic drinks
  • Cost constraints and low-carbon targets drive the rise of aluminium cans, lightweight glass and alternative formats in alcoholic beverages
  • Environmental regulations and consumer expectations fuel rapid growth in refill systems, bio-based materials and minimalistic beauty packaging
  • Sustainability mandates and concentrated product formats reshape home care packaging towards refillables, lighter packs and mono-material solutions
  • Eco-focused consumer demand and convenience needs accelerate adoption of recyclable pouches, portion-controlled packs and user-friendly pet food formats
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
  • EU-wide recyclability standards accelerate France’s transition towards harmonised circular packaging systems
  • Strict national anti-waste laws push brands to reduce plastics, expand reuse models and improve packaging transparency
  • Mandatory reuse targets and impending deposit systems drive industry adoption of durable and collectible packaging formats
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
  • France’s circular economy targets accelerate the shift away from single-use plastics towards recyclable and reusable materials
  • Regulatory pressure and sustainability goals spur innovation in recyclable materials while reshaping supply chain capabilities
  • Digital transparency tools and sorting requirements enhance consumer participation in recycling and reuse systems
  • Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in France: 2022/2023 and Targets for 2024
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