Product Code: GVR-4-68040-455-4
Flexible Paper Packaging Market Trends:
The global flexible paper packaging market size was estimated at USD 50.35 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030. The global market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the rising consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions. With increasing environmental concerns and stringent regulations on plastic use, many industries are transitioning from plastic-based packaging to paper alternatives, particularly in sectors like food, beverages, and personal care. This shift is accelerating the development of innovative paper-based materials that maintain the necessary barrier properties while being biodegradable or recyclable.
Brands such as Nestle and Unilever have launched paper-based packaging for products like chocolates and ice creams, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic wraps. Similarly, PepsiCo's commitment to introducing compostable and recyclable packaging across its product lines is driving market demand. Flexible paper packaging also aligns with consumer preferences for products with minimal environmental impact, offering companies a competitive edge in gaining customer loyalty.
The rise in e-commerce has further spurred demand for flexible packaging materials, as online retailers require lightweight and protective packaging. Furthermore, the food and beverage industry, in particular, has benefited from flexible paper packaging's ability to preserve product freshness, extend shelf life, and provide aesthetic branding options. This combination of functionality, sustainability, and adaptability has opened up significant opportunities for manufacturers to invest in R&D and new product launches to cater to evolving market needs.
Global Flexible Paper Packaging Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global flexible paper packaging market report based on material, product, application, and region:
- Material Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Kraft Paper
- Parchment Paper
- Greaseproof Paper
- Sulfite Paper
- Glassine Paper
- Others
- Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Pouches
- Rollstock
- Shrink Sleeves
- Wraps
- Others (Bags & Envelopes)
- Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Food
- Beverages
- Pharmaceutical
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Southeast Asia
- Central & South America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Materials & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook, 2023 (USD Million)
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Flexible paper packaging Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
- 3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends
- 3.2.3. Profit Margin Analysis
- 3.2.4. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3. Technology Overview/ Timeline
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4.1. Standard & Compliance
- 3.4.2. Safety
- 3.4.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Market Challenges Analysis
- 3.5.4. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.6. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.6.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.6.1.1. Supplier Power
- 3.6.1.2. Buyer Power
- 3.6.1.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.6.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.6.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.6.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.6.2.2. Environmental Landscape
- 3.6.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.6.2.4. Technology Landscape
- 3.6.2.5. Economic Landscape
- 3.6.2.6. Legal Landscape
- 3.6.3. Market Entry Strategies
- 3.7. Latest Trends & Technologies in the Flexible paper packaging Market
Chapter 4. Flexible Paper Packaging Market: Market Supplier Intelligence
- 4.1. Kraljic Matrix (Portfolio Analysis)
- 4.1.1. Non-Critical Items
- 4.1.2. Leverage Items
- 4.1.3. Bottleneck Items
- 4.1.4. Strategic Items
- 4.2. Engagement Model
- 4.3. Negotiation Strategies
- 4.4. Sourcing Best Practices
- 4.5. Vendor Selection Criteria
Chapter 5. Flexible Paper Packaging Market: Price Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Pricing Trend Analysis, by Material, 2018 - 2030 (USD/Ton)
- 5.2. Factors Affecting the Pricing Deviation
Chapter 6. Flexible Paper Packaging Market: Supply Demand Gap Analysis
- 6.1. Import Export Analysis, 2018 -2022
- 6.1.1. Top 10 Importing Countries
- 6.1.2. Top 10 Exporting Countries
Chapter 7. Flexible Paper Packaging Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Definition & Scope
- 7.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 7.3. Kraft Paper
- 7.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4. Parchment Paper
- 7.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5. Greaseproof Paper
- 7.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6. Sulfite Paper
- 7.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7. Glassine Paper
- 7.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.8. Others
- 7.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 8. Flexible Paper Packaging Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. Definition & Scope
- 8.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 8.3. Pouches
- 8.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 8.4. Rollstock
- 8.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 8.5. Shrink Sleeves
- 8.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 8.6. Wraps
- 8.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 8.7. Others
- 8.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 9. Flexible Paper Packaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 9.1. Definition & Scope
- 9.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 9.3. Food
- 9.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 9.4. Beverages
- 9.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 9.5. Pharmaceutical
- 9.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 9.6. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 9.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 9.7. Others
- 9.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 10. Flexible Paper Packaging Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 10.1. Key Takeaways
- 10.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 10.3. North America
- 10.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.5. U.S.
- 10.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.6. Canada
- 10.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.7. Mexico
- 10.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.3.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4. Europe
- 10.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.5. Germany
- 10.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.6. UK
- 10.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.7. France
- 10.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.8. Italy
- 10.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.8.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.9. Spain
- 10.4.9.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.4.9.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.9.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.4.9.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5. Asia Pacific
- 10.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.5. China
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- 10.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.6. India
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- 10.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.7. Japan
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- 10.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.8. South Korea
- 10.5.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.8.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.8.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.9. Australia
- 10.5.9.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.5.9.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.9.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.9.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.10. Southeast Asia
- 10.5.10.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.5.10.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.10.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.5.10.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.6. Central & South America
- 10.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.6.5. Brazil
- 10.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.6.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.6.6. Argentina
- 10.6.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.6.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.6.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.6.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7. Middle East & Africa
- 10.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7.5. Saudi Arabia
- 10.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7.6. UAE
- 10.7.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD million) (Kilotons)
- 10.7.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7.7. South Africa
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- 10.7.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 10.7.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 11. Start-up Ecosystem Evaluation, 2023
- 11.1. List of Start-up Companies
- 11.1.1. Progressive Companies
- 11.1.2. Responsive Companies
- 11.1.3. Dynamic Companies
- 11.1.4. Starting Blocks
Chapter 12. Competitive Landscape
- 12.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact On the Industry
- 12.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization (Key innovators, Market leaders, emerging players)
- 12.3. List of key Raw Material Distributors and Channel Partners
- 12.4. List of Potential Customers, by Application
- 12.5. Company Market Share & Position Analysis, 2023
- 12.6. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 12.7. Strategy Mapping
- 12.7.1. Expansion
- 12.7.2. Collaboration/ Partnerships/ Agreements
- 12.7.3. New Material launches
- 12.7.4. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 12.7.5. Research & Development
- 12.7.6. Others
Chapter 13. Company Listing / Profiles
- 13.1. Amcor Limited
- 13.1.1. Company Overview
- 13.1.2. Financial Performance
- 13.1.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.1.4. Recent Developments
- 13.2. Sealed Air Corporation
- 13.2.1. Company Overview
- 13.2.2. Financial Performance
- 13.2.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.2.4. Recent Developments
- 13.3. Mondi Group
- 13.3.1. Company Overview
- 13.3.2. Financial Performance
- 13.3.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.3.4. Recent Developments
- 13.4. Coveris Holdings S.A.
- 13.4.1. Company Overview
- 13.4.2. Financial Performance
- 13.4.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.4.4. Recent Developments
- 13.5. Huhtamaki Oyj
- 13.5.1. Company Overview
- 13.5.2. Financial Performance
- 13.5.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.5.4. Recent Developments
- 13.6. DS Smith PLC
- 13.6.1. Company Overview
- 13.6.2. Financial Performance
- 13.6.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.6.4. Recent Developments
- 13.7. International Paper Company
- 13.7.1. Company Overview
- 13.7.2. Financial Performance
- 13.7.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.7.4. Recent Developments
- 13.8. WestRock Company
- 13.8.1. Company Overview
- 13.8.2. Financial Performance
- 13.8.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.8.4. Recent Developments
- 13.9. Smurfit Kappa Group
- 13.9.1. Company Overview
- 13.9.2. Financial Performance
- 13.9.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.9.4. Recent Developments
- 13.10. Stora Enso Oyj
- 13.10.1. Company Overview
- 13.10.2. Financial Performance
- 13.10.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.10.4. Recent Developments
- 13.11. Gordon Paper Company
- 13.11.1. Company Overview
- 13.11.2. Financial Performance
- 13.11.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.11.4. Recent Developments
- 13.12. Canadian Kraft Paper Ltd
- 13.12.1. Company Overview
- 13.12.2. Financial Performance
- 13.12.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.12.4. Recent Developments
- 13.13. Nordic Paper AS
- 13.13.1. Company Overview
- 13.13.2. Financial Performance
- 13.13.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.13.4. Recent Developments
- 13.14. Rengo Co. Ltd
- 13.14.1. Company Overview
- 13.14.2. Financial Performance
- 13.14.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.14.4. Recent Developments
- 13.15. JK Paper Ltd
- 13.15.1. Company Overview
- 13.15.2. Financial Performance
- 13.15.3. Material Benchmarking
- 13.15.4. Recent Developments
Chapter 14. Strategic Recommendations/ Analyst Perspective