Coffee and Tea Packaging Film Market Report 2026

The coffee and tea packaging film market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.83 billion in 2025 to $4.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global coffee and tea consumption, expansion of retail and packaged beverage sales, increasing demand for extended shelf life packaging, adoption of flexible packaging solutions, availability of multilayer film technologies.

The coffee and tea packaging film market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.15 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising focus on sustainable packaging solutions, growing adoption of digital printing in packaging, expansion of e-commerce driven packaging demand, increasing innovation in barrier film technologies, rising demand for premium packaging aesthetics. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-barrier packaging films, rising demand for sustainable and recyclable film materials, growing use of advanced printing technologies, expansion of convenience-oriented packaging formats, enhanced focus on aroma and freshness preservation.

The rising demand for specialty beverages is expected to drive the growth of the coffee and tea packaging film market. Specialty beverages are premium drinks crafted with unique ingredients or preparation methods, offering enhanced taste, distinctiveness, or health benefits compared to standard options. Growing consumer interest in health, wellness, and natural ingredients, coupled with a preference for lower sugar content, is fueling this demand. Coffee and tea packaging films play a crucial role in preserving the freshness, flavor, and aroma of specialty beverages by providing barriers against moisture, oxygen, and light, thereby extending shelf life and maintaining product quality. For example, in June 2023, according to the Specialty Food Association (SFA), a US-based non-profit trade group, sales of specialty food and beverages were projected to reach $207 billion in 2023. Consequently, increasing demand for specialty beverages is expected to propel the coffee and tea packaging film market.

Leading companies in the market are focusing on sustainable and innovative packaging solutions. For instance, in September 2024, Koehler Paper, a Germany-based specialty paper provider, launched a flexible packaging paper for tea. This paper is recyclable, food-safe, and offers multifunctional features such as efficient knurling, heat-sealing, and optional barrier protection. It is compatible with tea packaging machines, providing efficiency and performance comparable to plastic films while supporting environmental sustainability.

In August 2023, Amcor Limited, a Switzerland-based provider of flexible and rigid packaging solutions, acquired Phoenix Flexibles Private Limited, an India-based flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in laminates and films for food, beverage, and personal care sectors. The acquisition strengthens Amcor’s local manufacturing capabilities in India and expands its footprint in the growing flexible packaging market, enabling it to better meet increasing demand from consumer goods companies.

Major companies operating in the coffee and tea packaging film market are Amcor plc, Berry Global Group Inc., Mondi plc, Sonoco Products Company, Uline Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, Huhtamaki Oyj, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, ProAmpac LLC, Uflex Limited, Aluflexpack AG, Graham Packaging Company L.P., Printpack Inc., Danaflex Group, Fres-co System USA Inc., TC Transcontinental Inc, Celestial Seasonings Inc., Plascon Group Inc., Cello Bags, Foxpak Flexibles Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the coffee and tea packaging film market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the coffee and tea packaging film market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the coffee and tea packaging film market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The coffee and tea packaging film market consists of sales of stand-up pouch films, vacuum packaging films, rollstock films, single-serve pod films and yea bag overwrap films. 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 b, 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.

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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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