US Pouches

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Price	from $5,700
Length	232 Pages
Publisher	Freedonia Group
Published Date	March, 2025
SKU	FG19805292

US pouch demand is projected to increase 3.1% per year to $15.4 billion in 2029. Growth will be supported by new product transitions to pouches and growing demand for value-added features such as spouts and resealable closures.

This report covers the US pouch market by feature, product, and market. Demand is presented in units and US dollars.

Sales by feature are presented for:

Resealable Pouches
Vacuum Pouches
Spouted Pouches
Retort Pouches
Shaped Pouches
Aseptic Pouches
Stick Pouches

Sales by product are presented for:

Pillow Pouches
Four-Side Seal Pouches
Three-Side Seal Pouches
Stand-Up Pouches

Sales by market are presented for:

Food & Beverage
Nonfood

Scope of the report:

This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the US pouch market, including key trends in features, products, and markets. Historical data are provided for 2014, 2019, and 2024 for demand, with forecasts for 2029 and 2034. In addition, annual historical and forecast data is provided for selected time series. Data are provided in US dollars and units. Also included is an analysis of key industry players and their US market share.

1. Executive Summary
2. Short Term Analysis: Economic Forecast; Short-Term Pouch Industry Trends
3. Overview: Study Scope; Historical Market Trends & Growth Factors; Pouch Product Overview; Production Methods; Demand by Production Method; Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Pouches; Other Pouch Production Methods; Market Category Overview (Food vs. Nonfood); Pricing & Inflation
4. Factors Impacting Demand for Pouches: Food & Beverage Industry Outlook; Technology Trends; Pouch Film Innovation; Barrier Technology; Machinery & Production Developments; Sustainability Initiatives; Recycling & Recycled Content; Biobased Resins; Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); Consumer Preferences; Sustainability; Paper Versus Plastic; Packaging Features; Consumer Awareness Regarding Packaging
5. Trends in Pouch Features: Product Features Overview; Resealable Pouches; Product Description; Demand by Market; Vacuum Pouches; Product Description; Demand by Market; Spouted Pouches; Product Description; Demand by Market; Retort Pouches; Product Description; Demand by Market; Shaped Pouches; Product Description; Demand by Market; Aseptic Pouches; Product Description; Demand by Market; Stick Pouches; Product Description; Demand by Market
6. Flat Pouches (Pillow & Side Seal Pouches): Scope & Product Description; Product Types; Demand by Type; Pillow (Back or T-Seal); Four-Side Seal; Three-Side Seal; Markets; Demand by Market; Food & Beverage Markets; Nonfood Markets; Trends in Product Features
7. Stand-Up Pouches: Scope & Product Description; Demand by Product Type; Markets; Demand by Market; Food & Beverage Markets; Nonfood Markets; Trends in Product Features
8. Food & Beverage Markets: Market Scope; Demand by Product Type; Demand by Application; Food; Demand by Product Type & Application; Savory Snacks; Candy & Confections; Baked Goods; Processed Fruits & Vegetables; Fresh Produce; Dairy; Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Sauces & Condiments; Prepared Foods; Other Foods; Beverages; Demand by Product Type & Application; Juices & Fruit Drinks; Other Beverages
9. Nonfood Markets: Market Scope; Demand by Product & Application; Medical & Pharmaceutical; Demand by Product Type & Application; Pharmaceuticals; Medical Supplies & Instruments; Consumer Products; Demand by Product; Demand by Application; Lawn & Garden Products; Soap & Cleaning Products; Wipes; Personal Care (Cosmetics & Toiletries); Other Consumer Products; Pet Food & Treats; Industrial & Other Nonfood Markets
10. Industry Structure: Key Findings & Industry Composition; Merchant vs. Captive Production; Market Share; Mergers & Acquisitions; List of Industry Participants
11. Appendix: Report Details; Definitions; Abbreviations; Freedonia Methodology; Study-Specific Methodology; Data Changes from Previous Version; Sources; Associations & Agencies; Related Studies & Reports; Macroeconomic Assumptions; Economic Environment; Demographic Trends; Consumer Spending; List of Tables
2. Short Term Analysis: Table 2-1. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars); Table 2-2. Annual US Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2022 - 2026 (million units); Table 2-3. Annual US Pouch Demand by Market, 2022 - 2026 (million units)
3. Overview: Table 3-1. Pouch Demand, 2014 - 2024 (million units & million dollars); Table 3-2. Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 3-3. Annual Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2021 - 2028 (million dollars & million units); Table 3-4. Pouch Demand by Production Method, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 3-5. Pouch Demand by Market Sector: Food & Beverage vs. Nonfood, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars and million units); Table 3-6. Annual Pouch Demand by Market Sector: Food & Beverage vs. Nonfood, 2021 - 2028 (million units and million dollars); Table 3-7. Pouch Prices by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (cents per unit); Table 3-8. Annual Pouch Prices by Product Type, 2020 - 2027 (cents per unit)
4. Factors Impacting Demand for Pouches: Table 4-1. Consumer Insights: Packaging Sustainability, 2024 (% of total respondents); Table 4-2. Consumer Insights: Paper vs. Plastic, 2024 (% of total respondents); Table 4-3. Consumer Insights: Packaging Features, 2024 (% of total respondents); Table 4-4. Consumer Insights: Awareness of Packaging, Packaging is an Important Factor to Me When I Make My Grocery Shopping Choices, 2024 (% of total respondents)
5. Trends in Pouch Features: Table 5-1. Resealable Pouch Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-2. Resealable Food & Beverage Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-3. Resealable Nonfood Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-4. Vacuum Pouch Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-5. Vacuum Food & Beverage Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-6. Vacuum Nonfood Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-7. Spouted Pouch Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-8. Spouted Food & Beverage Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-9. Spouted Nonfood Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-10. Retort Pouch Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-11. Retort Food & Beverage Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-12. Retort Nonfood Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-13. Shaped Pouch Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-14. Aseptic Pouch Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-15. Aseptic Food & Beverage Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-16. Stick Pouch Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-17. Stick Food & Beverage Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 5-18. Stick Nonfood Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
6. Flat Pouches (Pillow & Side Seal Pouches): Table 6-1. Flat Pouch Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 6-2. Pillow Pouch Demand, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 6-3. Four-Side-Seal Pouch Demand, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 6-4. Three-Side Seal Pouch Demand, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 6-5. Flat Pouch Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 6-6. Food & Beverage Flat Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 6-7. Nonfood Flat Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
7. Stand-Up Pouches: Table 7-1. Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 7-2. Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 7-3. Food & Beverage Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 7-4. Nonfood Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 7-5. Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Feature, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
8. Food & Beverage Markets: Table 8-1. Food & Beverage Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 8-2. Food & Beverage Pouch Demand: Food vs. Beverage, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-3. Food Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 8-4. Savory Snack Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-5. Candy & Confection Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-6. Baked Goods Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-7. Processed Fruits & Vegetables Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-8. Fresh Produce Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-9. Dairy Pouch Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-10. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-11. Sauce & Condiment Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-12. Prepared Foods Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-13. Other Food Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-14. Other Food Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 8-15. Beverage Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-16. Juice & Fruit Drink Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 8-17. Other Beverage Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units)
9. Nonfood Markets: Table 9-1. Nonfood Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 9-2. Medical & Pharmaceutical Pouch Demand by Product Type & Market Sector, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 9-3. Pharmaceutical Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 9-4. Medical Supplies & Instrument Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 9-5. Consumer Products Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 9-6. Consumer Products Pouch Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 9-7. Pet Food & Treat Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units); Table 9-8. Industrial & Other Nonfood Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units)
10. Industry Structure: Table 10-1. US Merchant Pouch Sales by Company, 2024 (million dollars); Table 10-2. Pouch Demand by Producer Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Table 10-3. Selected Mergers & Acquisitions; Table 10-4. Selected Industry Participants
11. Appendix: Table 11-1. Relevant HS Codes; Table 11-2. Relevant Industry Codes; Table 11-3. Abbreviations Used in This Study; Table 11-4. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars); Table 11-5. Population & Households, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million persons); Table 11-6. Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars); List of Figures
1. Executive Summary: Figure 1-1. US Pouch Market
2. Short Term Analysis: Figure 2-1. US Pouch Demand, 2022 - 2026 (million units)
3. Overview: Figure 3-1. Pouches: Product Examples; Figure 3-2. Packaging Pouch Demand, 2005 - 2024 (million units); Figure 3-3. Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Figure 3-4. Form-Fill-Seal Pouch Production; Figure 3-5. Other Pouch Production Methods: Product Examples; Figure 3-6. Pouch Prices by Product, 2014 - 2034 (cents per unit)
4. Factors Impacting Demand for Pouches: Figure 4-1. Food & Beverage Shipments, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion dollars)
5. Trends in Pouch Features: Figure 5-1. Pouch Feature Penetration Rates, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (% total value); Figure 5-2. Resealable Pouches: Product Examples; Figure 5-3. Vacuum Pouches: Product Examples; Figure 5-4. Spouted Pouches: Product Examples; Figure 5-5. Retort Pouches: Product Examples; Figure 5-6. Shaped Pouches: Product Examples; Figure 5-7. Aseptic Pouches: Product Examples; Figure 5-8. Stick Pouches: Product Examples
6. Flat Pouches (Pillow & Side Seal Pouches): Figure 6-1. Flat Pouches: Product Examples; Figure 6-2. Flat Pouch Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Figure 6-3. Pillow Pouch Applications; Figure 6-4. Four-Side Seal Pouch Applications; Figure 6-5. Three-Side Seal Pouch Applications; Figure 6-6. Flat Pouch Demand by Feature, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (% total value)
7. Stand-Up Pouches: Figure 7-1. Stand-Up Pouch Types; Figure 7-2. Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Figure 7-3. Food & Beverage Markets for Stand-Up Pouches, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Figure 7-4. Nonfood Stand-Up Pouches by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars); Figure 7-5. Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Feature, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (% total value)
8. Food & Beverage Markets: Figure 8-1. Food & Beverage Pouches: Product Examples
9. Nonfood Markets: Figure 9-1. Nonfood Pouches: Product Examples; Figure 9-2. Nonfood Pouches: Product Examples
10. Industry Structure: Figure 10-1. US Merchant Pouch Market Share by Company, 2024 (billion dollars); Figure 10-2. US Merchant Pouch Market: Leading Supplier, 2024; Figure 10-3. US Merchant Pouch Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2024; Figure 10-4. US Merchant Pouch Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2024; Figure 10-5. US Merchant Pouch Market: Co-Fourth Leading Supplier, 2024; Figure 10-6. US Merchant Pouch Market: Co-Fourth Leading Supplier, 2024
11. Appendix