Metalized Flexible Packaging Market Report 2026

The metalized flexible packaging market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.23 billion in 2025 to $8.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of food and beverage packaging, increasing cosmetic and personal care packaging, expansion of industrial and consumer goods applications, adoption of traditional packaging films, rising demand for protective packaging.

The metalized flexible packaging market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.63 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable and recyclable films, growth in high-barrier packaging requirements, expansion of e-commerce packaging needs, rising adoption of advanced multilayer and nano-layer films, growth in pharmaceutical and medical packaging applications. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for flexible packaging solutions, increasing use of metalized films in pharmaceutical packaging, growth in decorative and gift packaging applications, enhanced barrier properties for food and beverage preservation, expansion of thermal laminating and labeling applications.

The growing demand for sustainable packaging is expected to drive the growth of the metalized flexible packaging market in the coming years. Sustainable packaging refers to packaging solutions designed to minimize environmental impact and reduce the overall ecological footprint. Metalized flexible packaging can be recycled and helps decrease solid waste and carbon emissions. For example, in 2025, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) - a U.S.-based nonprofit focused on advancing sustainable packaging - reported that Amazon eliminated 95% of its plastic air pillows as part of a multi-year initiative to remove plastic delivery packaging from North American fulfillment centers, replacing them with paper filler made from 100% recycled content. Therefore, the rising demand for sustainable packaging is contributing to the expansion of the metalized flexible packaging market.

Key companies in the metalized flexible packaging market are concentrating on the development of technologically advanced products such as metalized high barrier easy tear polyester film to fulfill the diverse barrier requirements across various pouches and packaging applications. This particular type of packaging material combines multiple critical characteristics, resulting in enhanced barrier capabilities, ease of opening, and versatility in packaging applications. For instance, in May 2023, UFLEX Limited, an India-based manufacturer specializing in metalized flexible packaging materials, introduced a metalized high barrier easy tear polyester film labeled as F-ETB-M. The F-ETB-M film features a specially effect-coated BOPET film with exceptional oxygen barrier properties (OTR of 0.5 cc/m2/day), moisture barrier qualities (1 g/m2/day), and a strong metal-to-film adhesion (100 g/25 mm). The superior oxygen barrier of this film renders it suitable for packaging various items such as mouth fresheners, tea pouches, confectionery items, cookies, as well as a range of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.

In August 2023, Amcor PLC, an Australian company specializing in flexible packaging for food, beverages, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, acquired Phoenix Flexibles Pvt Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition serves Amcor's strategy to broaden its presence in the rapidly growing Indian market. By integrating Phoenix Flexibles' well-capitalized and strategically positioned manufacturing facility, Amcor instantly enhances its capacity to meet the ongoing high demand and generate significant shareholder returns. The acquisition encompasses innovative film technology, enabling the regional production of a wider array of eco-friendly packaging solutions. Additionally, it provides capabilities that will aid Amcor in expanding its product portfolio into lucrative high-value segments. Phoenix Flexibles Pvt. Ltd., based in India, specializes in metalized flexible packaging.

Major companies operating in the metalized flexible packaging market report are Amcor Limited, Berry Global Group Inc., Mondi Group, Sonoco Products Company, Sealed Air Corporation, Transcontinental Inc., Jindal Poly Films Limited, AR Metallizing N.V., Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Cosmo Films Ltd., Ester Industries Ltd., Flex Films Inc., Huhtamäki Oyj, Klöckner Pentaplast GmbH, Polinas Group, Polyplex Corporation Limited, Taghleef Industries, Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Uflex Limited, Vacmet India Ltd., Dunmore Corporation, Celplast Metallized Products Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metalized flexible packaging market in 2025. The regions covered in the metalized flexible packaging market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the metalized flexible packaging market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The metalized flexible packaging market consists of sales of plastic, chromium and nickel packaging. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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