North America Pouch Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The North American Pouch Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Type (Standard, Aseptic, Retort, and Hot-Fill), Closure Type (Zipper, Spout, and Tear Notch), End-User Industry (Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Healthcare, and Other End-User Industries), and Country (United States and Canada). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

North America Pouch Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

North America Pouch Packaging Market Size

North America Pouch Packaging Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 8.22 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 9.84 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.66 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

North America Pouch Packaging Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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North America Pouch Packaging Market Analysis

The North America Pouch Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 8.22 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 9.84 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.66% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Pouches are widely used as a flexible and lightweight type of packaging that typically consists of a bag-like container made from materials such as plastic, paper, foil, or a combination of these. Pouches are sealed to enclose and protect various products, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, and can be designed with features like resealable closures or spouts for easy dispensing. Pouches often incorporate specialized barrier films, such as aluminum foil or metalized layers, to protect sensitive products from factors like UV light and oxygen, maintaining product quality.
  • Pouch packaging has found significant relevance in the North American ready-to-eat (RTE) and frozen food market segments. Pouches are easy to open, reseal, and store, thus making them ideal for quick meals or snacks. In addition to this, pouches allow for portion control, which is essential in the RTE and frozen food sectors where precise servings are desirable. Pouches can also be designed to be microwave-safe, allowing consumers to heat their ready-to-eat meals directly in the pouch, reducing the need for additional cookware. Such features of pouch packaging positively affect the growth of the market.
  • Pouches are typically less expensive to produce and transport due to their lightweight nature and efficient use of materials. This leads to cost savings for manufacturers as well as the retailers. Pouches generate less waste than other packaging forms, such as cans or bottles, and they are often recyclable, contributing to waste reduction efforts. Furthermore, pouches offer ample space for branding and product information, making them an excellent choice for marketing and branding efforts. They can be designed with eye-catching graphics and labels.
  • However, sustainability is a growing concern in North America. Pouches can be manufactured using eco-friendly materials and designed to be recyclable, aligning with the trend toward more environmentally conscious packaging choices.
  • The surge in portion control trends within the food and pet food industries in North America is driving the demand for pouch packaging solutions, facilitating convenient serving sizes while ensuring freshness and convenience for consumers. Thus, changing consumer preferences, supply chain dynamics, and sustainability considerations in the packaging industry are driving innovation and adaptation in response to changing market demands and safety requirements.

North America Pouch Packaging Industry Overview

The North American pouch packaging market is fragmented due to the presence of several market players globally. Some major players are Amcor PLC, Mondi Group​, ProAmpac Intermediate Inc., SIG Group AG, and Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH. The market players are expected to leverage the opportunity posed by the growth of several end-use verticals and are innovating to expand their market presence.

  • February 2024 - Amcor collaborated with Stonyfield Organic, the country’s leading organic yogurt maker, and Cheer Pack North America, a leading manufacturer of spouted pouch packaging, to launch the first all-polyethylene (PE) spouted pouch. The innovative pouch replaces Stonyfield Organic’s prior multi-laminate structure with a more responsible pouch design for its YoBaby refrigerated yogurt.
  • August 2023 - TC Transcontinental Packaging announced an investment of USD 60 million toward developing advanced mono-material recyclable flexible plastic packaging solutions, providing high-performance polyethylene films with more heat resistance. TC Transcontinental Packaging offers a variety of flexible plastic products, including rollstock, bags, and pouches, shrink films and bags, and advanced coatings, servicing a variety of markets, including dairy, coffee, meat and poultry, pet food, agriculture, beverage, home and personal care, industrial, consumer products, and medical.

North America Pouch Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Amcor PLC

  2. ProAmpack Intermediate, Inc.

  3. Mondi Group

  4. Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH 

  5. SIG Group AG

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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North America Pouch Packaging Market News

  • April 2024: American Packaging Corporation (APC), a key player in flexible packaging solutions, announced the commercial launch of another RE Design for Recycle flexible packaging technology targeted at pet food products ranging from small pouches for pet treats to large bags for pet kibble. This new technology has been added to the packaging technologies portfolio in APC's RE sustainable packaging portfolio, which also includes Design for Compost, Circular Content, and Renewable Content, as well as several additional Design for Recycle film and paper options.
  • February 2024: NBi FlexPack, an NBi Technologies company, announced its launch as a flexible packaging manufacturer producing custom solutions in the United States. NBi FlexPack specializes in producing premium flat/sachet, stand-up, and exit pouches.

North America Pouch Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions 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 Consumers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 High Consumption of Ready-to-Eat Foods Across the Region
    • 5.1.2 Increasing Demand for Light Weight packaging Solution
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Rising Concerns Regarding the Use of Plastic Packaging

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Type
    • 6.1.1 Standard
    • 6.1.2 Aseptic
    • 6.1.3 Retort
    • 6.1.4 Hot-Fill
  • 6.2 By Closure Type
    • 6.2.1 Zipper
    • 6.2.2 Spout
    • 6.2.3 Tear Notch
  • 6.3 By End-user Industry
    • 6.3.1 Food and Beverage
    • 6.3.2 Personal Care
    • 6.3.3 Healthcare
    • 6.3.4 Other End-user industries
  • 6.4 By Country
    • 6.4.1 United States
    • 6.4.2 Canada

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Amcor Group GmbH
    • 7.1.2 ProAmpack Intermediate Inc.
    • 7.1.3 Mondi Group
    • 7.1.4 Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH
    • 7.1.5 Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation
    • 7.1.6 Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)
    • 7.1.7 Sonoco Products Company
    • 7.1.8 Toyo Seikan Co. Ltd
    • 7.1.9 Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
    • 7.1.10 SIG Group AG
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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North America Pouch Packaging Industry Segmentation

The study tracks the demand for pouches in North America for end-user industries like food and beverage, personal care, healthcare, and other end-user industries due to their adaptability. The pricing of raw materials, which include plastic, paper, and aluminum, is also taken into consideration.

The North American pouch packaging market is segmented by type (standard, aseptic, retort, and hot-fill), closure type (zipper, spout, and tear notch), end-user industry (food and beverage, personal care, healthcare, and other end-user industries), and country (United States and Canada). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Type Standard
Aseptic
Retort
Hot-Fill
By Closure Type Zipper
Spout
Tear Notch
By End-user Industry Food and Beverage
Personal Care
Healthcare
Other End-user industries
By Country United States
Canada
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North America Pouch Packaging Market Research FAQs

How big is the North America Pouch Packaging Market?

The North America Pouch Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 8.22 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.66% to reach USD 9.84 billion by 2030.

What is the current North America Pouch Packaging Market size?

In 2025, the North America Pouch Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 8.22 billion.

Who are the key players in North America Pouch Packaging Market?

Amcor PLC, ProAmpack Intermediate, Inc., Mondi Group, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH and SIG Group AG are the major companies operating in the North America Pouch Packaging Market.

What years does this North America Pouch Packaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the North America Pouch Packaging Market size was estimated at USD 7.92 billion. The report covers the North America Pouch Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the North America Pouch Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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