Flat Pouches: Side Seal & Pillow

Flat Pouches: Side Seal & Pillow

US demand for flat pouches is forecast to rise 2.8% per year to $7.8 billion, or 68.3 billion units. In both food and beverage and nonfood markets, advances will be driven by ongoing replacement of alternative packaging materials (e.g., rigid containers, bags, film wrap) with flat pouches due to their environmental and functional advantages, as well as the growing popularity of portioned snacks and meal kits.

This report covers flat pouch demand by Product and Market, along with a discussion of major product features. Data are provided in dollar value and units.

Stand-up pouch products covered in this study include:
Pillow
Four-side seal
Three-side seal

Markets for flat pouches are:
Candy and snack foods (savory snacks, candy and confections, bakery snacks, nuts and dried fruit)
Processed food (dry foods, frozen foods, sauces and condiments)
Fresh produce
Meat, poultry, and seafood
Cheese
Pet food and treats
Beverages (juice and fruit drinks and other beverages)
Other foods
Pharmaceuticals
Medical supplies and instruments
Consumer products (lawn and garden, soaps and cleaning products, wipes)
Industrial products

Features covered in this report are:
Resealable
Vacuum
Retort
Aseptic
Stick

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US flat pouch market, including key trends in product, market, and feature segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2009, 2014, and 2019, with forecasts for 2024, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in dollar value and units. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.