United Kingdom Pouch Packaging Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trend and Forecasts (2024-2029)

UK Pouch Packaging Market Analysis

The United Kingdom Pouch Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 1.94 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 2.40 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.36% during the forecast period (2024-2029). In terms of shipment volume, the market is expected to grow from 22.02 billion units in 2024 to 25.96 billion units by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.35% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Pouch packaging formats are increasingly valued for fostering brand loyalty and space-saving attributes and enabling consumers to regulate their consumption pace, fueling demand for pouches.

• The country's industry is witnessing a notable shift from rigid to flexible packaging, driven by a growing preference for single-serve options, especially among the youth and smaller households. This transition is amplifying the demand for one-time-use pouch packaging.
• Consumers favor smaller pouches that afford them more control over portion sizes, leading to a surge in demand for minuscule pouches. Moreover, evolving consumer lifestyles in the region further bolstered the demand for pouches, especially in the ready-to-eat food segment. With the rise of the new age working population and Gen Z's inclination for convenience, the appeal of pouches as a convenient food packaging option is on the ascent.
• According to the British Plastic Federation, the United Kingdom annually produces an estimated 1.6 million tonnes of plastic raw materials. Noteworthy players in the UK's polymer manufacturing landscape, such as Ineos, Basell Polyolefins, Sabic, Inovyn, and Lotte Chemicals, are bolstered by a host of specialist materials and additives manufacturers. This collective action is instrumental in propelling the boundaries of plastic applications. Furthermore, the United Kingdom's plastics processors, with an appetite for 3.3 million tonnes of material, solidify the nation's position as one of the EU's top five plastic processors. This would further encourage the pouch packaging market's growth.
• Moreover, the super and hypermarkets in the country are growing. Sainsbury's, the country's second-largest supermarket group, forecasts up to 10% growth in retail operating profit in 2024. Rapidly evolving lifestyles and economic development in the region have driven a surge in the demand for processed and packaged foods, consequently boosting the food packaging market. This shift is primarily fueled by changing population dynamics, with a notable migration from rural to urban centers.
• The pouch packaging industry grapples with challenges such as escalating material costs, swift technological advancements, sustainability issues, and safeguarding perishable goods in fluctuating environmental settings. However, companies in the packaging sector are introducing pouches to the market at an unprecedented pace, prioritizing waste reduction, cost efficiency, and customer appeal and ensuring product freshness and quality on retail shelves.

UK Pouch Packaging Market Trends

Increasing Adoption of Lightweight Packaging Methods

UK 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 United Kingdom 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.