Canada Pouch Packaging Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Canada Pouch Packaging Market Analysis

The Canada Pouch Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 1.68 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 2.24 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.87% during the forecast period (2024-2029). In terms of shipment volume, the market is expected to grow from 19.85 billion units in 2024 to 24.89 billion units by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.63% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Key growth drivers of the plastic packaging industry are the expansion of end-use sectors, heightened consumer spending, and a surging appetite for convenient and eco-friendly packaging.

• Flexible packaging, such as pouches, allows more economical and customizable options for packaging products. It benefits industries needing versatile packaging, such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries. It has grown prevalent due to its high efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manufacturers in this sector employ a range of raw materials, from traditional virgin plastics to more sustainable recycled and bio-based alternatives. While virgin plastics dominate the market, the appeal of recycled and bio-based options has seen a remarkable upswing in recent years.
• Canadian consumers are increasingly using the Internet for their shopping needs. Over the past decade, online sales have outpaced traditional retail growth. The International Trade Administration reported that Canadian e-commerce saw a significant surge in November 2023. By 2022, the country boasted over 27 million e-commerce users, representing 75% of the Canadian population. Projections indicate this figure is set to rise to 77.6% by 2025. In Canada, retail e-commerce sales are steadily increasing, and there is a growing number of online shoppers. This trend underscores the rising demand for packaging products like pouches.​
• Canadians, with their hectic schedules, find ease in packaging that's easy to use and portable, resonating across all consumer segments. Flexible packaging in Canada caters to many needs, whether resealable pouches for snacks, stand-up pouches for beverages, or single-serve packaging. It is a solution for busy households, daily commuters, and outdoor enthusiasts.
• According to a study by the Government of Canada, food packaging comprises about one-third of all Canadian household waste, and only 20% is retrieved for reuse and recycling. Unfortunately, food and plastic waste are connected and have increased over time. Food packaging products such as pouches are specifically challenging to collect, sort, and recycle due to their lightweight and nutrient contamination. This might limit the pouch packaging market's growth in the country.

Canada Pouch Packaging Industry Segmentation

Pouch packaging is a flexible product made from barrier films, paper, or foil, depending on the end user’s requirement. The report analyzes the factors that impact geopolitical developments in the studied market based on the prevalent base scenarios, key themes, and end-user industries-related demand cycles. The analysis is based on the market insights captured through secondary and primary research. The market also covers the major factors impacting the growth of the pouch market in terms of drivers and restraints. The estimates exclude the weight and the cost of the content that is or is to be packed inside the pouch packaging solution. The scope of the study is limited to B2B demand.

The Canada Pouch Packaging Market is Segmented by Material Type ( Paper, Plastic and Aluminum), by Resin Type - Plastic ( Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PET, PVC, EVOH, Other Resins), by Product ( Flat ( Pillow and Side Seal), Stand Up), by End-User Industry (Food (Candy & Confectionery, Frozen Foods, Fresh Produce, Dairy Products, Dry Foods, Meat, Poultry, And Seafood, Pet Food, Other Food Products (Seasonings & Spices, Spreadables, Sauces, Condiments, etc.)), Beverage, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Personal Care and Household Care, and Other End-User Industries). The report offers market forecasts and size in volume (Units) and value (USD) for all the above segments.