The global flexible packaging market size was valued at approximately USD 229.36 billion in 2018 and is expected to generate revenue of around USD 302.76 billion by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of around 4.68% between 2019 and 2026.
The swift technological development and continuous improvement in the products have led to the upsurge in the packaging industry across the globe. With the help of these technological upgradations, the demand for flexible packaging is rising day to day. In addition, the emergence of sustainable and consumer-friendly packages has propelled the growth of the market. Moreover, with the help of flexible packaging, the products can be easily transported over long distances and are cost-effective in nature. Growth in the population has led to increased consumption of food in the developing nations. This has, in turn, fueled the demand for packaged food items which has a longer shelf life. Many organizations are significantly investing their capital in research and development in order to come up with exclusive and economical product packaging solutions to meet the consumer needs. Packaging food technologies are additionally evolving due to the changing consumer requirements, increase in the industrial production, and large generation of quality food products. Likewise, changes in retailing practices or customer’s lifestyle, display significant changes and boost the market growth and development. The growing food sector in the developing nations will provide growth opportunities for the flexible packaging market. Also, the rising concerns for food and safety among the population are also fueling the growth of the market. Such factors are expected to drive the flexible packaging market growth over the forecast period.
The flexible packaging market is segmented on the basis of material into aluminum foil, flexible foam, plastics, and paper. Plastics segment held major revenue share in 2017. The growth is attributed to its large usage in the food industry since it increases the shelf life of a food product.
Based on the product, the flexible packaging market has been divided into pouches, wraps, and bags. Pouches segment contributed a noteworthy revenue share in 2017. The growth is anticipated to its extensive usage in various end-user industries because of its graphics properties, lightweight, and suitability for easy-open attributes.
Based on end-user, the flexible packaging market has been categorized into pharmaceutical, food, household & personal care, and others. Food segment held the majority of the market shares in 2017. The growth is anticipated due to rise in convenience packaging. Regulatory bodies such as FDA (Food and Drug Administration) have formulated stringent rules and regulations regarding food safety because of the growing health concerns among the consumers.
The European flexible packaging market is expected to open up a wide range of opportunities in the forecast period. In addition, the organizations are making their distribution and logistics easier due to the larger integration of products and their offering. This enables the flexible packaging market to grow and develop in the region.
The Asia Pacific flexible packaging market held the majority of the revenue share in 2017. The growth of this regional market is attributed to the expanding food industry. In addition, the per capita income of the consumers in developing countries is growing at a substantial pace. This is further fueled by the changing lifestyles and changing food habits. Also, the food consumption in the region is growing. This is contributing to the healthy growth of the flexible packaging market in the coming years.
North America flexible packaging market accounted for a significant growth rate during the forecast timeframe. The growth is accredited to the increased consumer preference for light-weight packaging. Growing disposable income, technological advancements, and the rising health consciousness are major drivers for the flexible packaging market growth and development within the forecast timeline.
Some of the industry players operating in the flexible packaging market include Constantia Flexible Group GmbH, Mondi Group, Sealed Air Corporation, Bemis Company, Inc., Clondalkin Group Holdings B.V., Sonoco Products Company, Amcor Limited, Coveris Holdings S.A., Huhtamaki Group, Ampac Holdings LLC, and others.
Segmentation:
Global Flexible Packaging Market: Material Segment Analysis
Global Flexible Packaging Market: Product Segment Analysis
Global Flexible Packaging Market: End-User Segment Analysis
Global Flexible Packaging Market: Regional Segment Analysis
Table of Contents
Section 1. Introduction
1.1. Report description and scope
1.2. Research scope
1.3. Research methodology
1.3.1. Market research process
1.3.2. Market research methodology
Section 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Global flexible packaging market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
2.2. Global flexible packaging market: snapshot
Section 3. Flexible Packaging Market- Market Dynamics
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Market Drivers
3.2.1. Global flexible packaging market drivers: impact analysis
3.2.2. Growing consumer preferences towards convenient packaging
3.2.3. Rise in disposable income levels of consumers
3.3. Market Restraints
3.3.1. Global flexible packaging market restraints: impact analysis
3.3.2. Fluctuating raw material costs
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. Advancements towards packaging technology
3.4.2. Emergence of biodegradable packaging solutions
3.5. Porter’s five forces analysis
3.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis
3.6.1. Market attractiveness analysis, by material segment
3.6.2. Market attractiveness analysis, by product segment
3.6.3. Market attractiveness analysis, by end-user segment
3.6.4. Market attractiveness analysis, by regional segment
Section 4. Global Flexible Packaging Market- Competitive Landscape
4.1. Company market share analysis
4.1.1. Global flexible packaging market: company market share, 2018
4.2. Strategic development
4.2.1. Acquisitions & mergers
4.2.2. New product launch
4.2.3. Agreements, partnerships, collaborations and joint ventures
4.2.4. Research and development and regional expansion
Section 5. Global Flexible Packaging Market- Material Segment Analysis
5.1. Global flexible packaging market: material overview
5.1.1. Global flexible packaging market revenue share, by material , 2018 and 2026
5.2. Plastic
5.2.1. Global flexible packaging market for PET market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
5.3. Aluminum Foil
5.3.1. Global flexible packaging market for aluminum foil market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
5.4. Paper
5.4.1. Global flexible packaging market for paper market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
5.5. Flexible Foam
5.5.1. Global flexible packaging market for flexible foam market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
Section 6. Global Flexible Packaging Market- Product Segment Analysis
6.1. Global Flexible packaging market: product overview
6.1.1. Global flexible packaging market revenue share, by product, 2018 and 2026
6.2. Pouches
6.2.1. Global flexible packaging market for pouches market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
6.3. Wraps
6.3.1. Global flexible packaging market for wraps market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
6.4. Bags
6.4.1. Global flexible packaging market for bags market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
Section 7. Global Flexible Packaging Market- End-User Segment Analysis
7.1. Global flexible packaging market: end-user overview
7.1.1. Global flexible packaging market revenue share, by end-user, 2018 and 2026
7.2. Food
7.2.1. Global flexible packaging market for food market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
7.3. Pharmaceuticals
7.3.1. Global flexible packaging market for pharmaceuticals market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
7.4. Household & Personal Care
7.4.1. Global flexible packaging market for household & personal care market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
7.5. Others
7.5.1. Global flexible packaging market for others market, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
Section 8. Global Flexible Packaging Market- Regional Segment Analysis
8.1. Global flexible packaging market: regional overview
8.1.1. Global flexible packaging market revenue share, by region, 2018 and 2026
8.2. North America
8.2.1. North America flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.2. North America flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.3. North America flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.4. U.S.
8.2.4.1. U.S. flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.4.2. U.S. Flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.4.3. U.S. flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.5. Canada
8.2.5.1. Canada flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.5.2. Canada flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.5.3. Canada flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.6. Mexico
8.2.6.1. Mexico flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.6.2. Mexico flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.2.6.3. Mexico flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Europe flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.2. Europe flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.3. Europe flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.4. UK
8.3.4.1. UK flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.4.2. UK flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.4.3. UK flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.5. Germany
8.3.5.1. Germany flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.2. Germany flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.3. Germany flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.6. France
8.3.6.1. France flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.6.2. France flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.6.3. France flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.7. Spain
8.3.7.1. Spain flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.7.2. Spain flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.7.3. Spain flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.8. Russia
8.3.8.1. Russia flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.8.2. Russia flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.8.3. Russia flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.9. Italy
8.3.9.1. Italy flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.9.2. Italy flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.3.9.3. Italy flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4. Asia Pacific
8.4.1. Asia Pacific flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.2. Asia Pacific flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.3. Asia Pacific flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.4. China
8.4.4.1. China flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.4.2. China flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.4.3. China flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.5. Japan
8.4.5.1. Japan flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.2. Japan flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.3. Japan flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.6. India
8.4.6.1. India flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.2. India flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.3. India flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.7. Southeast Asia
8.4.7.1. Southeast Asia flexible packaging market revenue, by material product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.2. Southeast Asia flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.3. Southeast Asia flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.8. Australia
8.4.8.1. Australia flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.2. Australia flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.3. Australia flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.9. South Korea
8.4.9.1. South Korea flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.9.2. South Korea flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.4.9.3. South Korea flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Latin America flexible packaging market revenue, by material product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.5.2. Latin America flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.5.3. Latin America flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.5.4. Brazil
8.5.4.1. Brazil flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.5.4.2. Brazil flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.5.4.3. Brazil flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.6. Middle East and Africa
8.6.1. Middle East and Africa flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.6.2. Middle East and Africa flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.6.3. Middle East and Africa flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.6.4. GCC Countries
8.6.4.1. GCC Countries flexible packaging market revenue, by material, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.6.4.2. GCC Countries flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.6.4.3. GCC Countries flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.6.5. South Africa
8.6.5.1. South Africa flexible packaging market revenue, by material product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.6.5.2. South Africa flexible packaging market revenue, by product, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
8.6.5.3. South Africa flexible packaging market revenue, by end-user, 2016 - 2026 (USD Billion)
Section 9. Company Profile
9.1. Constantia Flexible Group GmbH
9.1.1. Overview
9.1.2. Financials
9.1.3. Product portfolio
9.1.4. Business strategy
9.1.5. Recent developments
9.2. Mondi Group
9.2.1. Overview
9.2.2. Financials
9.2.3. Product portfolio
9.2.4. Business strategy
9.2.5. Recent developments
9.3. Sealed Air Corporation
9.3.1. Overview
9.3.2. Financials
9.3.3. Product portfolio
9.3.4. Business strategy
9.3.5. Recent developments
9.4. Bemis Company, Inc.
9.4.1. Overview
9.4.2. Financials
9.4.3. Product portfolio
9.4.4. Business strategy
9.4.5. Recent developments
9.5. Clondalkin Group Holdings B.V.
9.5.1. Overview
9.5.2. Financials
9.5.3. Product portfolio
9.5.4. Business strategy
9.5.5. Recent developments
9.6. Sonoco Products Company
9.6.1. Overview
9.6.2. Financials
9.6.3. Product portfolio
9.6.4. Business strategy
9.6.5. Recent developments
9.7. Amcor Limited
9.7.1. Overview
9.7.2. Financials
9.7.3. Product portfolio
9.7.4. Business strategy
9.7.5. Recent developments
9.8. Coveris Holdings S.A.
9.8.1. Overview
9.8.2. Financials
9.8.3. Product portfolio
9.8.4. Business strategy
9.8.5. Recent developments
9.9. Huhtamaki Group
9.9.1. Overview
9.9.2. Financials
9.9.3. Product portfolio
9.9.4. Business strategy
9.9.5. Recent developments
9.10. Ampac Holdings LLC
9.10.1. Overview
9.10.2. Financials
9.10.3. Product portfolio
9.10.4. Business strategy
9.10.5. Recent developments
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