Global Flexible Packaging Industry Market Trends Analysis Report & Forecast 2017-2025

Market Overview

Rising demand for cost-effective packaging solution which provides the ease of preserving and easy distribution of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and other products which require extended shelf life is accelerating the demand for flexible packaging. Flexible packaging occupied over 40% share of global packaging industry based on packaging type in 2016. Customized solutions provided by leading flexible packaging companies are bringing pool of opportunities for the strengthening the industry growth of flexible packaging. Moreover, growing demand for processed meat & sea food, ready to eat meals, soups, dairy products and baby foods are expected to create new scope for the development of flexible packaging industry in the near future.

Flexible Packaging Industry Market Segmentation

Based on Material Type

• Plastic Films
• Paper
• Aluminum Foil
• Bio-Plastics

Based on Product Type

• Stand-up pouches
• Plastic Pouches
• Blister & Strip Packs
• Converted Roll Stock
• Gusseted bags
• Wicketed bags
• Wraps
• Laminated Tubes
• Squeezable Bottles
• Others (Vacuum Pouches, Retort Pouches)

Based on Printing Technology Type

• Flexography
• Rotogravure
• Digital Printing

Based on End-User

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• Beauty & Personal Care
• Retail
• Industrial
• Home Care

Based on Geography

• North America (U.S. & Canada)
• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina & Rest of Latin America)
• Europe (The U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden & RoE) 
• Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia) 
• Middle East & Africa (GCC, South Africa, North Africa, RoMEA) 

Market Share by End-User & Region

Based on geography, Asia-Pacific is the dominating region with 41% of global flexible packaging market followed by Europe and North America. On the other hand, Latin America region shows huge opportunities for flexible packaging market, owing to the booming retail and food & beverage industries in the region.

On the basis of material type, plastic films accounted for 60% share of total flexible packaging in 2016 whereas, paper segment held nearly 19% market share in the same year. Rising environmental concerns is likely to boost the growth of flexible paper packaging market during the forecast period.

Trends, Drivers & Challenges to Market Growth

According to our global Flexible Packaging market study on the basis of extensive primary and secondary research: “Wide application of advance digital printing technology for the improvement in packaging and graphics of products is a new trend adopted by leading flexible packaging companies to enhance their brand value.”

According to the report, longer product shelf life with flexible packaging is one of the major drivers fuelling the flexible packaging industry growth. Over 70% of the population of the U.S. purchases food with flexible packaging due to its extended shelf life.

Further, the report states that stringent government regulations associated with the recycling of packaging waste materials is a major hindering factor for the growth of flexible packaging industry.

Flexible Packaging Companies Included as Key Players

• Amcor Limited
•  DuPont
•  Mondi Plc
•  Smurfit Kappa Group plc
•  AEP Industries
•  American Packaging
• Automated Packaging Systems
• Bemis Company.

Other high-flying vendors in the industry are Berry Plastics, Coveris Holdings, Innovia Films, MeadWestvaco, Printpack, Rexam, Sealed Air Corporation, Sonoco Products, Wipak, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Huhtamäki Oyj, Clondalkin Group Holdings BV, Ukrplastic, Ampac Holdings, Ball Corporation, Exopack, Tetrapak, International Paper Company, Anchor Packaging, CL&D Graphics, Cellpack and Britton Group.

Covered In This Flexible Packaging Industry Report

The report covers the present ground scenario and the future growth prospects of the flexible packaging industry for 2017-2025 along total volume of flexible packaging production in every region. We also provide the data related with the raw material availability for flexible packaging in major countries. We calculated the market size and revenue share on the basis of revenue generated from flexible packaging companies across the globe. Our report also provides the data related with packaging waste generated and regulations over reduction of packaging waste in major countries.

Flexible packaging Industry Report 2017-2025, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis from industry experts. The report covers the competitive landscape and current position of major players in global flexible packaging industry. The report also includes porter’s five force model, SWOT analysis, company profiling, business strategies of market players and their business models. Global flexible packaging market report also recognizes value chain analysis to understand the cost differentiation to provide competitive advantage to the existing and new entry players.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

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Key questions answered in this Flexible Packaging industry report

• What is the estimated total market size by 2025 and what would be the expected growth rate of flexible packaging market?
• What are the total exports & imports data of flexible packaging in every region and what would be the opportunities over the forecast period?
• How much packaging waste generated in major countries and what the government regulations for reduction of packaging waste in those countries?
• How flexible packaging is helping in reducing packaging waste and what will be the future prospects of this market?
• Who are the leading manufacturers of flexible packaging machinery and what would be the growth opportunities over the forecast period?
• What are the key market trends?
• What are the factors which are driving this market?
• What are the major barriers to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities for the existing and entry level players?
• What are the recent developments and business strategy of the key players?

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