Flexible Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material (Plastic, Paper, Metal, Bioplastic), By Application (Food, Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Flexible Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material (Plastic, Paper, Metal, Bioplastic), By Application (Food, Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030


Flexible Packaging Market Growth & Trends


The global flexible packaging market size is expected to reach USD 373.34 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2023 to 2030. Growing consumer driven demand for packaged food and beverage products owing to its convenience and ease of consumption is expected to drive market growth.

Flexible packaging products are lightweight, take less space in transportation, are cheaper to manufacture, and use less plastic, thus present more environmentally friendly profile than rigid products. Increasing emphasis on use of sustainable packaging products globally is expected to bolster the demand for flexible packaging products during the forecast period.

The global cosmetic and personal care industry is characterized by the growing awareness pertaining to health and wellness coupled with increasing demand for natural, chemical-free, and organic products. Thus, rising green consciousness are expected to drive the demand for organic and natural skincare products over the forecast period, which, in turn, is anticipated to boost the demand for flexible packaging solution such as plastic tubes and pouches.

Growing demand for cost effective shipping of commodities is expected to augment growth of flexible packaging products such as flexitanks over the forecast period. Moreover, increase in trade activities in countries of Asia Pacific is expected to drive market growth in the region over the forecast period.

Flexible Packaging Market Report Highlights

  • Plastics dominated the flexible packaging industry with share of 69.0% in 2022 owing to the property of the material for being modified by co-polymerization to match exact packaging requirements of various products along with easy availability and cost effectiveness
  • The food and beverages application segment dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of 55.0% in 2022 as this packaging solution offers easy transportation, convenient storage, and disposal for food and beverage products. Growing consumption of snacks like chips, sausages, and bread, coupled with the expanding food retail industry and new product launches in emerging markets, is expected to increase the demand for flexible packaging
  • The bioplastic material segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Prevalence of stringent government regulations particularly in North America and Europe is expected to positively impact the demand for environment friendly material, thus positively impacting its demand in the flexible packaging market
  • Asia Pacific accounted for the highest market share in 2022 and is also expected to progress at the highest CAGR over the forecast period owing to high growth in the application industries. In China and India, the food and beverage industry is expected to grow due to population growth, rising disposable incomes, and rapid urbanization, thus benefiting the sales for flexible packaging in the region
  • Key companies are increasingly offering custom packaging solutions to end-use companies; besides, key companies are increasingly focusing on the use of recycled materials as they offer complete sustainability. New product developments, with mergers and acquisitions, and expansion of production capacity are some of the strategies adopted by players
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segmental Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Flexible Packaging Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
3.3.2. Manufacturing Trends
3.4. Technology Trends
3.5. Regulatory Framework
3.5.1. Standard & Compliance
3.5.2. Safety
3.6. Market Dynamics
3.6.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.6.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.7. Business Environment Analysis
3.7.1. Industry Analysis - Porter’s
3.7.1.1. Supplier Power
3.7.1.2. Buyer Power
3.7.1.3. Substitution Threat
3.7.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
3.7.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.7.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.7.2.1. Political Landscape
3.7.2.2. Environmental Landscape
3.7.2.3. Social Landscape
3.7.2.4. Technology Landscape
3.7.2.5. Economic Landscape
3.7.2.6. Legal Landscape
3.8. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Flexible Packaging Market
3.9. Eastern European Geopolitical Implication Overview
Chapter 4. Flexible Packaging Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Material movement analysis & market share, 2022 & 2030
4.2. Plastic
4.2.1. Global Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Plastic, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4.3. Paper
4.3.1. Global Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Paper, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4.4. Metal
4.4.1. Global Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Metal, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4.5. Bioplastic
4.5.1. Global Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by bioplastic, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Chapter 5. Flexible Packaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Application movement analysis & market share, 2022 & 2030
5.2. Food & Beverage
5.2.1. Global Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by food & beverage, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.3. Pharmaceutical
5.3.1. Global Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Pharmaceutical, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.4. Cosmetics
5.4.1. Global Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Cosmetics, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.5. Others
5.5.1. Global Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by others, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Chapter 6. Flexible Packaging Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
6.2. North America
6.2.1. North America Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.2. North America Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.3. North America Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.4. U.S.
6.2.4.1. U.S. Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.4.2. U.S. Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.4.3. U.S. Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.5. Canada
6.2.5.1. Canada Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.5.2. Canada Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.5.3. Canada Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.6. Mexico
6.2.6.1. Mexico Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.6.2. Mexico Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.2.6.3. Mexico Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3. Europe
6.3.1. Europe Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.2. Europe Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.3. Europe Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.4. Germany
6.3.4.1. Germany Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.4.2. Germany Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.4.3. Germany Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.5. U.K.
6.3.5.1. U.K. Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.5.2. U.K. Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.5.3. U.K. Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.6. France
6.3.6.1. France Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.6.2. France Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.6.3. France Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.7. Italy
6.3.7.1. Italy Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.7.2. Italy Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.7.3. Italy Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.8. Spain
6.3.8.1. Spain Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.8.2. Spain Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.3.8.3. Spain Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4. Asia Pacific
6.4.1. Asia Pacific Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.2. Asia Pacific Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.3. Asia Pacific Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.4. China
6.4.4.1. China Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.4.2. China Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.4.3. China Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.5. India
6.4.5.1. India Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.5.2. India Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.5.3. India Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.6. Japan
6.4.6.1. Japan Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.6.2. Japan Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.6.3. Japan Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.7. South Korea
6.4.7.1. South Korea Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.7.2. South Korea Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.7.3. South Korea Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.8. Australia
6.4.8.1. Australia Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.8.2. Australia Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.8.3. Australia Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.9. Southeast Asia
6.4.9.1. Southeast Asia Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.9.2. Southeast Asia Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.4.9.3. Southeast Asia Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.5. Central & South America
6.5.1. Central & South America Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.5.2. Central & South America Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.5.3. Central & South America Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.5.4. Brazil
6.5.4.1. Brazil Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.5.4.2. Brazil Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.5.4.3. Brazil Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.5.5. Argentina
6.5.5.1. Argentina Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.5.5.2. Argentina Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.5.5.3. Argentina Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6. Middle East & Africa
6.6.1. Middle East & Africa Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.2. Middle East & Africa Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.3. Middle East & Africa Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.4. Saudi Arabia
6.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.5. UAE
6.6.5.1. UAE Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.5.2. UAE Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.5.3. UAE Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.6. South Africa
6.6.6.1. South Africa Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.6.2. South Africa Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6.6.6.3. South Africa Flexible Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2019 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact On the Industry
7.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization (Key innovators, Market leaders, emerging players)
7.3. Company Profiles
7.3.1. Bemis Company, Inc
7.3.2. Mondi plc
7.3.3. Huhtamaki Oyj
7.3.4. Sealed Air Corporation
7.3.5. Constantia Flexibles International GmbH
7.3.6. Sonoco Products Company
7.3.7. Amcor Ltd.
7.3.8. Ukrplastic
7.3.9. Ampac Holding
7.3.10. Wipak Group
7.3.11. Flextrus AB
7.3.12. Bischof & Klein GMBH & CO.KG
7.3.13. Dai Nippon Printing
7.3.14. American Packaging
7.3.15. Sudpack
7.3.16. Coveris
7.3.17. Bryce
7.3.18. Clondalkin
7.3.19. Huhtamaki
7.3.20. Schur Flexibles
7.4. Financial Performance
7.5. Product Benchmarking
7.6. Company Heat Map Analysis
7.7. Strategy Mapping
7.7.1. Expansion
7.7.2. Merger & Acquisition
7.7.3. Collaboration
7.7.4. New product launches
7.7.5. Research & Development

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