Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Material (Polyethene [PE], Bi-Oriented Polypropylene [BOPP], Cast Polypropylene [CPP], Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC], Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol [EVOH], and Other Material Types [Polycarbonate, PHA, PLA, Acrylic, and ABS]), Product Type (Pouches, Bags, Films and Wraps, and Other Product Types), End-User Industry (Food [Frozen Food, Dry Food, Meat, Poultry, and Sea Food, Candy & Confectionery, Pet Food, Dairy Products, Fresh Produce and Other Food (Seasonings & Spices, Spreadables, Sauces, Condiments, Etc. )], Beverage, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Personal Care and Household Care, and Other End User Industry [Automotive, Chemical, Agriculture ]), and Geography (North America [United States and Canada], Europe [France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Nordic and Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific], Latin America [Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America], and Middle East and Africa [United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco and Rest of Middle East and Africa]). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (tonnes) for all the Above Segments.

Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Size

Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 31.88 Million tonnes
Market Volume (2030) 37.28 Million tonnes
CAGR 3.18 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Analysis

The Flexible Plastic Packaging Market size in terms of shipment volume is expected to grow from 31.88 million tonnes in 2025 to 37.28 million tonnes by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.18% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The flexible plastic packaging market is driven by a combination of factors, including increasing demand for convenient and lightweight packaging solutions, the need for barrier-resistant packaging solutions, and advancements in packaging technology for improved shelf life and product protection.

  • Higher retail sales push manufacturers to create attractive packaging. Flexible plastic packaging allows for creative designs that help products stand out on shelves and catch consumer attention. Retail sales in the United States reached USD 7,242.56 billion in 2023, up from USD 5,396.59 billion in 2019, according to the United States Census Bureau.
  • More retail sales often lead to the market's growth, with new products entering the market and existing ones reaching more people. Flexible plastic packaging works well for different product categories, including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. Its ability to fit various shapes and sizes, cost-effectiveness, and ease of transport also boost its growth, especially with rising retail sales.
  • The government's plan to set up technology hubs focused on polymer research and sustainable materials is set to change the flexible plastic packaging industry. With significant R&D funding, these hubs aim to improve materials science, leading to more sustainable, cost-effective, and high-performance packaging solutions.
  • By October 2024, the US government would allocate resources to over two dozen technology hubs, focusing on research and development, especially polymers like plastics, to find sustainable materials and processes that will benefit the flexible plastic packaging sector.
  • However, the flexible plastic packaging market faces a significant challenge: growing concerns about plastic waste. Packaging is the most critical contributor to global single-use plastic waste, with 36% of all plastics used in this sector. This highlights the urgent need for the industry to innovate and create more sustainable alternatives to reduce environmental impact and meet consumer demands for eco-friendly solutions.

Flexible Plastic Packaging Industry Overview

The flexible plastic packaging market is fragmented, with various global players. Key players include Berry Global Group, Amcor Group GmbH, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Proampac LLC, Coveris Management GmbH, Novolex Holdings Inc., and Winpak Co. Limited. The players in the market are trying to focus on developing innovative packaging solutions along with acquisition and expansion to stay competitive in the market.

  • June 2024 - Coveris Management GmbH announced the acquisition of a Poland-based flexible packaging company named HADEPOL FLEXO. This would help the company cater to the increasing demand for flexible packaging and enhance its ability to meet customers' needs with leading-edge products and services.
  • February 2024 - Amcor Group GmbH announced the collaboration with Stonyfield Organic to launch an all-polyethylene (PE) spouted pouch. The new pouch is made from Amcor’s AmPrima Plus, an all-PE film that is designed to meet the APR Design Guide for recyclability. The collaboration will help the company offer a first-to-market solution that provides a sustainable package without compromising on performance.

Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Berry Global Group

  2. Amcor Group GmbH

  3. Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH

  4. Proampac LLC

  5. Coveris Management GmbH

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Flexible Plastic Packaging Market News

  • May 2024: Amcor Group GmbH, through the cosmetics, skincare, and personal care brand AVON, launched the AmPrima Plus refill pouch in China for the AVON Little Black Dress classic shower gels. The AmPrima Plus refill pouch is recycle-ready packaging that helps reduce the carbon footprint by 83% and water consumption and renewable energy by 88% and 79%, respectively, when recycled.
  • February 2024: Berry Global Group announced the opening of a circular innovation and training center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which will help the company accelerate the development of highly innovative products driven by superior materials science and engineering. This would help the company help its customers unpack complexities and understand the possibility of the flexible packaging market.

Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumption and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increasing Adoption of Convenient and Flexible Packaging for Packaged Food Products
    • 5.1.2 Rising Demand for Cost-effective, Barrier Resistant, and Aesthetic Packaging Solution among End-user Industry
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Growing Sustainability Concerns and Inadequate Infrastructure for Recycling

6. TRADE SCENARIO

  • 6.1 EXIM Data Based on Product Type and Plastic Resins
  • 6.2 Trade Analysis (Top 5 Import-Export Countries, Price Analysis, and Key Ports, among others)

7. PRICING TREND ANALYSIS

  • 7.1 Plastic Resins (Current Pricing and Historic Trends)
  • 7.2 Product Type (Key Packaging Formats)

8. PACKAGING COST ANALYSIS

9. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 9.1 By Material Type
    • 9.1.1 Polyethene (PE)
    • 9.1.2 Bi-oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)
    • 9.1.3 Cast Polypropylene (CPP)
    • 9.1.4 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
    • 9.1.5 Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH)
    • 9.1.6 Other Material Types (Polycarbonate, PHA, PLA, Acrylic, and ABS)
  • 9.2 By Product Type
    • 9.2.1 Pouches
    • 9.2.2 Bags
    • 9.2.3 Films and Wraps
    • 9.2.4 Other Product Types
  • 9.3 By End-User Industry
    • 9.3.1 Food
    • 9.3.1.1 Candy & Confectionery
    • 9.3.1.2 Frozen Foods
    • 9.3.1.3 Fresh Produce
    • 9.3.1.4 Dairy Products
    • 9.3.1.5 Dry Foods
    • 9.3.1.6 Meat, Poultry, and Sea Food
    • 9.3.1.7 Pet Food
    • 9.3.1.8 Other Food Products (Seasonings & Spices, Spreadables, Sauces, Condiments, etc.)
    • 9.3.2 Beverage
    • 9.3.3 Medical and Pharmaceutical
    • 9.3.4 Personal Care and Household Care
    • 9.3.5 Other End user Industries ( Automotive, Chemical, Agriculture)
  • 9.4 By Geography***
    • 9.4.1 North America
    • 9.4.1.1 United States
    • 9.4.1.2 Canada
    • 9.4.2 Europe
    • 9.4.2.1 France
    • 9.4.2.2 Germany
    • 9.4.2.3 Italy
    • 9.4.2.4 United Kingdom
    • 9.4.2.5 Spain
    • 9.4.2.6 Poland
    • 9.4.2.7 Nordic
    • 9.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 9.4.3.1 China
    • 9.4.3.2 India
    • 9.4.3.3 Japan
    • 9.4.3.4 Thailand
    • 9.4.3.5 Australia and New Zealand
    • 9.4.3.6 Indonesia
    • 9.4.3.7 Vietnam
    • 9.4.4 Latin America
    • 9.4.4.1 Brazil
    • 9.4.4.2 Mexico
    • 9.4.4.3 Colombia
    • 9.4.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 9.4.5.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 9.4.5.3 Egypt
    • 9.4.5.4 South Africa
    • 9.4.5.5 Nigeria
    • 9.4.5.6 Morocco

10. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 10.1 Company Profiles*
    • 10.1.1 Berry Global Group
    • 10.1.2 Amcor Group GmbH
    • 10.1.3 Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH
    • 10.1.4 Proampac LLC
    • 10.1.5 Coveris Management GmbH
    • 10.1.6 Novolex Holdings Inc.
    • 10.1.7 Winpak Co. Limited
    • 10.1.8 Sealed Air Corporation
    • 10.1.9 Sigma Plastics Group Inc.
    • 10.1.10 Uflex Limited
    • 10.1.11 American Packaging Corporation
    • 10.1.12 Sonoco Products Company
    • 10.1.13 Toppan Inc.
    • 10.1.14 Mondi PLC
    • 10.1.15 Huhtamaki Oyj
    • 10.1.16 Printpack Inc.
    • 10.1.17 Transcontinental Inc.

11. HEAT MAP ANALYSIS

12. COMPETITOR ANALYSIS - EMERGING VS. ESTABLISHED PLAYERS

13. RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY LANDSCAPE

14. FUTURE OUTLOOK

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***In the final report, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand will be studied together as 'Asia Pacific'. Other European Countries will be studied together as 'Rest of Europe', Other Asian Countries will be studied together as 'Rest of Asia Pacific', Other Latin American Countries will be studied together as ' Rest of Latin America', and Other Middle East and African Countries will be studied together as ' Rest of Middle East and Africa'.
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Flexible Plastic Packaging Industry Segmentation

Flexible plastic packaging optimizes sustainability, product safety during transit and storage, and space efficiency by blending film and plastic materials. The study covers the flexible packaging market tracked in terms of consumption and is limited to flexible packaging products made from plastic. The study 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 study also tracks the key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which supports the market estimations and growth rates during the forecast period.

The Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Material (Polyethene [PE], Bi-Oriented Polypropylene [BOPP], Cast Polypropylene [CPP], Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC], Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol [EVOH], and Other Material Types [Polycarbonate, PHA, PLA, Acrylic, and ABS]), Product Type (Pouches, Bags, Films and Wraps, and Other Product Types), End-User Industry (Food [Frozen Food, Dry Food, Meat, Poultry, and Sea Food, Candy & Confectionery, Pet Food, Dairy Products, Fresh Produce and Other Food (Seasonings & Spices, Spreadables, Sauces, Condiments, etc.)], Beverage, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Personal Care and Household Care, and Other End User Industry [Automotive, Chemical, Agriculture ]), and Geography (North America [United States and Canada], Europe [France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom,Spain, Poland, Nordic and Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific], Latin America [Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America], and Middle East and Africa [United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco and Rest of Middle East and Africa]). The report offers market forecasts and size in volume (tonnes) for all the above segments.

By Material Type Polyethene (PE)
Bi-oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)
Cast Polypropylene (CPP)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH)
Other Material Types (Polycarbonate, PHA, PLA, Acrylic, and ABS)
By Product Type Pouches
Bags
Films and Wraps
Other Product Types
By End-User Industry Food Candy & Confectionery
Frozen Foods
Fresh Produce
Dairy Products
Dry Foods
Meat, Poultry, and Sea Food
Pet Food
Other Food Products (Seasonings & Spices, Spreadables, Sauces, Condiments, etc.)
Beverage
Medical and Pharmaceutical
Personal Care and Household Care
Other End user Industries ( Automotive, Chemical, Agriculture)
By Geography*** North America United States
Canada
Europe France
Germany
Italy
United Kingdom
Spain
Poland
Nordic
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
Thailand
Australia and New Zealand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Latin America Brazil
Mexico
Colombia
Middle East and Africa United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
South Africa
Nigeria
Morocco
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Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Research FAQs

How big is the Flexible Plastic Packaging Market?

The Flexible Plastic Packaging Market size is expected to reach 31.88 million tonnes in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.18% to reach 37.28 million tonnes by 2030.

What is the current Flexible Plastic Packaging Market size?

In 2025, the Flexible Plastic Packaging Market size is expected to reach 31.88 million tonnes.

Who are the key players in Flexible Plastic Packaging Market?

Berry Global Group, Amcor Group GmbH, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Proampac LLC and Coveris Management GmbH are the major companies operating in the Flexible Plastic Packaging Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Flexible Plastic Packaging Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Flexible Plastic Packaging Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Flexible Plastic Packaging Market.

What years does this Flexible Plastic Packaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Flexible Plastic Packaging Market size was estimated at 30.87 million tonnes. The report covers the Flexible Plastic Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Flexible Plastic Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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