Converted Flexible Packaging

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This report includes data from 2011-2031. Now, also with tables featuring year by year data for 2018-2025.

Flexible Packaging

Demand for converted flexible packaging is forecast to increase 3.0% annually to $30.6 billion in 2026. Flexible packaging continues to take share from rigid types due to its lower material usage, lower cost, and lighter weight, as well as increasing penetration into new markets:

Pouches are the leading type of flexible packaging and have maintained healthy growth due to their numerous performance advantages.
Formats such as bag-in-box, lidding, and strip packs continue to see solid growth, attributable to their strong performance properties compared to less costly flexible packaging (while still allowing for cost savings compared to rigid options).

Paper to Increase Volume Share of Market

Plastic remains the material most used in the manufacture of flexible packaging because of its performance, but paper is expected to increase its share of the market due to its more sustainable image. Growing demand for paper will be further supported by recent innovations in barrier solutions, allowing for its use in more applications, such as liquids and items requiring protection from moisture.

Meat Products, Pet Food, & Pharmaceuticals to See Healthy Gains

The pet food, pharmaceuticals, and meat, poultry, and seafood markets will offer the best opportunities for converted flexible packaging:

Meat and poultry products will continue adopt higher value, case-ready flexible packaging formats like vacuum skin packaging and lidding following pandemic-induced grocery store labor shortages and an increasing consumer preference for high-quality, organic meat products.
The increasing popularity of premium and organic pet foods benefits converted flexible packaging suppliers, as these products are often sold in higher value packaging such as pouches.
Flexible packaging for pharmaceutical products will benefit from the strong performance properties of strip and blister packaging, as well as unit dose requirements.

Sustainability Remains the Leading Concern for Packaging Manufacturers

Sustainability remains the top priority for most packaging manufacturers, with many switching from rigid to flexible packaging where possible to reduce shipping weights and increase the amount of product per load. Additionally, flexible packaging manufacturers are focusing on increasing recycling rates and the use of recycled packaging to meet sustainability goals. Other initiatives include:

Numerous companies have announced or released monomaterial offerings, in formats such as pouches, that are more easily recycled than composite material alternatives.
There have also been various improvements in coatings and barriers for flexible paper packaging, allowing for its usage in more applications while maintaining recyclability.

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. COVID-19 Pandemic

Overview

Impact on the Economy

Impact on the Flexible Packaging Industry

3. Overview

Study Scope

Historical Market Patterns

Key Product Trends

Top Level Market Overview

Materials Volume Trends

Raw Material Demand

Plastic Film

Paper

Aluminum Foil

Other Materials (Textiles, Mesh, & Cellophane)

Pricing & Product Mix

4. Factors Impacting Flexible Packaging Demand

Competition from Rigid Packaging

Technology & Product Innovation

Barrier Properties & Mixed Material Use

Aqueous Barrier Solutions

Convenience & Other Performance Features

Machinery & Production Innovation

Customization & Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Automation

Growth in E-Commerce

Regulations

Sustainability Initiatives

Source Reduction

Recycling & Recycled Content

Biodegradable Packaging

Compostable Packaging

Consumer Preferences

Importance of Packaging

Reclosable: Preferred Packaging Characteristic

Eco-Friendly: Preferred Packaging Characteristic

Microwavable or Cook-In Packaging: Preferred Packaging Characteristic

Protection: Preferred Packaging Characteristic

Recycling Attitudes & Environmental Responsibility

Sustainability Views by Material

5. Pouches

Scope & Product Description

Materials Trends

Markets Overview

Demand by Market

Food & Beverage Markets

Nonfood Markets

Leading Suppliers

6. Bags & Sacks

Scope & Product Description

Materials Trends

Markets Overview

Demand by Market

Food & Beverage Markets

Nonfood Markets

Leading Suppliers

7. Wrap

Scope & Product Description

Materials Trends

Markets Overview

Demand by Market

Food & Beverage Markets

Nonfood Markets

Leading Suppliers

8. Other Flexible Packaging

Scope & Product Description

Materials Trends

Markets Overview

Product Trends

Demand by Product

Lidding

Strip Packs

Chubs

Skin Packaging

All Other Flexible Packaging

9. Food & Beverage Markets for Flexible Packaging

Market Scope

Materials Trends

Product Trends

Demand by Market

Meat, Poultry, & Seafood

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Baked Goods

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Snack Foods

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Fresh Produce

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Candy & Confections

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Frozen Food

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Dairy Products

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Beverages

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Grain Mill Products

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Other Foods

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

10. Nonfood Markets for Flexible Packaging

Market Scope

Materials Trends

Product Trends

Demand by Application

Pharmaceuticals

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Pet Food

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Medical Products

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Agriculture & Horticulture

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Paper & Textiles

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Chemicals

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Rack & Counter

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

Other Nonfood

Market Scope & Packaging Requirements

Market Outlook & Product Trends

Suppliers

11. Industry Structure

Key Findings & Industry Composition

Market Share

Mergers & Acquisitions

List of Industry Participants

12. Appendix

Report Details

Definitions

Abbreviations

Freedonia Methodology

Study-Specific Methodology

Data Changes from Previous Version

Sources

Associations & Agencies

Related Studies & Reports

Macroeconomic Assumptions

Economic Environment

Demographic Trends

Food & Beverage Industry Outlook

List of Tables

2. COVID-19 Pandemic

Table 2-1 Macroeconomic Indicators, 2019 - 2023 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)

Table 2-2. Annual Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2019 - 2022 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 2-3. Annual Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Market, 2019 - 2022 (million dollars)

3. Overview

Table 3-1. Converted Flexible Packaging Demand, 2011 - 2021 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 3-2. Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 3-3. Annual Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 3-4. Converted Flexible Packaging Material Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 3-5. Annual Converted Flexible Packaging Material Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 3-6. Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 3-7. Annual Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 3-8. Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million pounds)

Table 3-9. Annual Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Material, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)

Table 3-10. Converted Flexible Packaging Pricing for Select Products, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (cents per unit)

Table 3-11. Annual Converted Flexible Packaging Pricing for Select Products, 2018 - 2025 (cents per unit)

Table 3-12. Converted Flexible Packaging Raw Material Price Deflators, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (2012=100)

Table 3-13. Annual Converted Flexible Packaging Raw Material Price Deflators, 2018 - 2025 (2012=100)

4. Factors Impacting Flexible Packaging Demand

Table 4-1. "Packaging Is an Important Factor to Me When Making My Grocery Shopping Choices" by Gender & Age Group, 2022 (percent of respondents)

Table 4-2. Packaging Features: Consumer Preference for Reclosable Packaging by Gender & Age Group, 2022 (percent of respondents)

Table 4-3. Packaging Features: Consumer Opinions on Eco-Friendly Packaging by Gender & Age Group, 2022 (percent of respondents)

Table 4-4. Packaging Features: Consumer Opinions on the Priority of Eco-Friendly Packaging Features, 2022 (percent of respondents)

Table 4-5. Packaging Features: Consumer Use of Microwavable Packaging by Gender & Age Group, 2022 (percent of respondents)

Table 4-6. Packaging Features: Consumer Opinion on Protection Offered by Rigid vs. Flexible Packaging: by Gender & Age Group, 2022 (percent of respondents)

Table 4-7. Consumer Insights: Attitudes on Environment & Responsibility by Gender & Age Group, 2022 (percent of respondents)

Table 4-8. Consumer Insights: Attitudes on Recycling & Waste by Gender & Age Group, 2022 (percent of respondents)

Table 4-9. Consumer Insights: Sustainability Views by Material, 2022 (percent of respondents)

5. Pouches

Table 5-1. Pouch Demand by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 5-2. Annual Pouch Demand by Material, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 5-3. Pouch Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million units)

Table 5-4. Annual Pouch Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million units)

Table 5-5. Food & Beverage Markets for Pouches, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 5-6. Annual Food & Beverage Markets for Pouches, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 5-7. Nonfood Markets for Pouches, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 5-8. Annual Nonfood Markets for Pouches, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

6. Bags & Sacks

Table 6-1. Bag Demand by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 6-2. Annual Bag Demand by Material, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 6-3. Bag Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million units)

Table 6-4. Annual Bag Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million units)

Table 6-5. Food & Beverage Markets for Bags, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 6-6. Annual Food & Beverage Markets for Bags, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 6-7. Nonfood Markets for Bags, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 6-8. Annual Nonfood Markets for Bags, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

7. Wrap

Table 7-1. Wrap Demand by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 7-2. Annual Wrap Demand by Material, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 7-3. Wrap Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 7-4. Annual Wrap Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 7-5. Food & Beverage Markets for Wrap, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 7-6. Annual Food & Beverage Markets for Wrap, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 7-7. Nonfood Markets for Wrap, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 7-8. Annual Nonfood Markets for Wrap, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

8. Other Flexible Packaging

Table 8-1. Other Converted Flexible Packaging Products by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 8-2. Annual Other Converted Flexible Packaging Products by Material, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 8-3. Other Converted Flexible Packaging Products by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 8-4. Annual Other Converted Flexible Packaging Products by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 8-5. Food & Beverage Markets for Other Converted Flexible Packaging, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 8-6. Annual Food & Beverage Markets for Other Converted Flexible Packaging, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 8-7. Nonfood Markets for Other Converted Flexible Packaging, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 8-8. Annual Nonfood Markets for Other Converted Flexible Packaging, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 8-9. Other Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 8-10. Annual Other Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 8-11. Flexible Lidding Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 8-12. Annual Flexible Lidding Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 8-13. Strip Pack Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 8-14. Annual Strip Pack Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 8-15. Chub Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 8-16. Annual Chub Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 8-17. Skin Packaging Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 8-18. Annual Skin Packaging Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 8-19. All Other Flexible Packaging Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 8-20. Annual All Other Flexible Packaging Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

9. Food & Beverage Markets for Flexible Packaging

Table 9-1. Food & Beverage Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million pounds)

Table 9-2. Annual Food & Beverage Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Material, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)

Table 9-3. Food & Beverage Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 9-4. Annual Food & Beverage Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 9-5. Food & Beverage Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 9-6. Annual Food & Beverage Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Application, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 9-7. Industry Codes Related to Meat, Poultry, & Seafood

Table 9-8. Advantages & Disadvantages of Flexible Packaging for Meat, Poultry, & Seafood

Table 9-9. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-10. Annual Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 9-11. Selected Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 9-12. Industry Codes Related to Baked Goods

Table 9-13. Baked Goods: Converted Flexible Packaging Products Used

Table 9-14. Baked Goods Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-15. Annual Baked Goods Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-16. Selected Baked Goods Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 9-17. Industry Codes Related to Snack Foods

Table 9-18. Snack Foods: Converted Flexible Packaging Products Used

Table 9-19. Snack Foods Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-20. Annual Snack Food Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-21. Selected Snack Foods Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 9-22. Advantages & Disadvantages of Flexible Packaging for Fresh Produce

Table 9-23. Fresh Produce Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-24. Annual Fresh Produce Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-25. Selected Fresh Produce Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 9-26 Industry Codes Related to Candy & Confections

Table 9-27. Candy & Confections: Converted Flexible Packaging Products Used

Table 9-28. Candy & Confections Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-29. Annual Candy & Confections Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-30. Selected Candy & Confections Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 9-31. Industry Codes Related to Frozen Foods

Table 9-32. Advantages & Disadvantages of Flexible Packaging for Frozen Food

Table 9-33. Frozen Food Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-34. Annual Frozen Food Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-35. Selected Frozen Food Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 9-36. Industry Codes Related to Dairy Products

Table 9-37. Dairy Products: Converted Flexible Packaging Products Used

Table 9-38. Dairy Products Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-39. Annual Dairy Products Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 9-40. Selected Dairy Foods Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 9-41. Industry Codes Related to Beverages

Table 9-42. Beverage Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-43. Annual Beverage Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-44. Selected Beverage Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 9-45. Industry Codes Related to Grain Mill Products

Table 9-46. Grain Mill Products: Applications of Converted Flexible Packaging Products

Table 9-47. Grain Mill Product Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-48. Annual Grain Mill Product Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-49. Selected Grain Mill Product Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offering

Table 9-50. Industry Codes Related to Other Food

Table 9-51. Other Food: Applications of Converted Flexible Packaging Products

Table 9-52. Other Food Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-53. Annual Other Food Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 9-54. Selected Other Food Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

10. Nonfood Markets for Flexible Packaging

Table 10-1. Nonfood Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million pounds)

Table 10-2. Annual Nonfood Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Material, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds )

Table 10-3. Nonfood Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 10-4. Annual Nonfood Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 10-5. Nonfood Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Table 10-6. Annual Nonfood Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Application, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars)

Table 10-7. Industry Codes Related to Pharmaceuticals

Table 10-8. Pharmaceuticals: Characteristics & Advantages of Converted Flexible Packaging Products

Table 10-9. Pharmaceutical Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-10. Annual Pharmaceutical Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-11. Selected Pharmaceutical Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 10-12. Industry Codes Related to Pet Food

Table 10-13. Pet Food: Characteristics, Advantages & Disadvantages of Converted Flexible Packaging

Table 10-14. Pet Food Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-15. Annual Pet Food Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-16. Selected Pet Product Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 10-17. Industry Codes Related to Medical Products

Table 10-18. Medical Products: Characteristics & Applications of Converted Flexible Packaging Products

Table 10-19. Medical Product Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-20. Annual Medical Product Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-21. Selected Medical Product Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 10-22. Industry Codes Related to Agriculture & Horticulture

Table 10-23. Agriculture & Horticulture: Characteristics & Applications of Converted Flexible Packaging Products

Table 10-24. Agriculture & Horticulture Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-25. Annual Agriculture & Horticulture Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-26. Selected Agriculture & Horticulture Product Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 10-27. Industry Codes Related to Paper & Textile Products

Table 10-28. Paper & Textile Products: Characteristics & Applications of Converted Flexible Packaging Products

Table 10-29. Paper & Textile Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-30. Annual Paper & Textile Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-31. Selected Paper & Textiles Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 10-32. Industry Codes Related to Chemicals

Table 10-33. Chemicals: Characteristics of Converted Flexible Packaging Products

Table 10-34. Chemical Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-35. Annual Chemical Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-36. Selected Chemical Packaging Producers & Flexible Product Offerings

Table 10-37. Rack & Counter: Competition from Rigid Packaging Formats

Table 10-38. Rack & Counter Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-39. Annual Rack & Counter Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-40. Other Nonfood Markets: Advantages of Converted Flexible Packaging Products

Table 10-41. Other Nonfood Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars & million pounds)

Table 10-42. Annual Other Nonfood Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million dollars & million pounds)

11. Industry Structure

Table 11-1. Converted Flexible Packaging Sales by Company, 2021 (million dollars)

Table 11-2. Selected Mergers & Acquisitions

Table 11-3. Selected Industry Participants

12. Appendix

Table 12-1. Relevant Industry Codes

Table 12-2. Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study

Table 12-3. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (billion 2012 dollars)

Table 12-4. Population & Households, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million persons)

Table 12-5. Food & Beverage Manufacturing, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (billion 2012 dollars)

List of Figures

1. Executive Summary

Figure 1-1. US Converted Flexible Packaging Market

2. COVID-19 Pandemic

Figure 2-1 Real GDP by Economic Sector, 2020 - 2023 (% annual change)

Figure 2-2. Converted Flexible Packaging Demand, 2019 - 2024 (million dollars)

3. Overview

Figure 3-1. Converted Flexible Packaging: Product Examples

Figure 3-2. Converted Flexible Packaging Demand, 2001 - 2021 (million dollars)

Figure 3-3. Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million pounds)

Figure 3-4. Plastic Film Raw Material Volume Growth, 2006 - 2026 (% CAGR)

Figure 3-5. Paper Raw Material Volume Growth, 2006 - 2006 (% CAGR)

Figure 3-6. Aluminum Foil Raw Material Volume Growth, 2006 - 2026 (% CAGR)

Figure 3-7. Other Raw Materials Volume Growth, 2006 - 2026 (% CAGR)

Figure 3-8. Selected Converted Flexible Packaging Pricing, 2011 - 2026 (cents per unit)

5. Pouches

Figure 5-1. Pouch Product Examples

Figure 5-2. Pouch Demand by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 5-3. Pouch Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

6. Bags & Sacks

Figure 6-1. Bag Product Examples

Figure 6-2. Bag Demand by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 6-3. Bag Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

7. Wrap

Figure 7-1. Packaging Wrap Examples

Figure 7-2. Wrap Demand by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 7-3. Wrap Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

8. Other Flexible Packaging

Figure 8-1. Other Converted Flexible Packaging Product Examples

Figure 8-2. Other Flexible Packaging Product Demand by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 8-3. Other Flexible Packaging Product Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 8-4. Other Flexible Packaging Product Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 8-5. Flexible Lidding Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 8-6. Strip Pack Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 8-7. Chub Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 8-8. Skin Packaging Demand, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 8-9. All Other Flexible Packaging Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

9. Food & Beverage Markets for Flexible Packaging

Figure 9-1. Food & Beverage Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million pounds)

Figure 9-2. Food & Beverage Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 9-3. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood: Flexible Packaging Examples

Figure 9-4. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Converted Flexible Packaging Demand by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 9-5. Baked Goods: Packaging Examples

Figure 9-6. Snack Foods: Packaging Examples

Figure 9-7. Snack Foods Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 9-8. Fresh Produce: Packaging Examples

Figure 9-9. Fresh Produce Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 9-10. Candy & Confections: Packaging Examples

Figure 9-11. Candy & Confections Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 9-12. Frozen Food: Packaging Examples

Figure 9-13. Frozen Food Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 9-14. Dairy Products: Packaging Examples

Figure 9-15. Dairy Products Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 9-16. Beverages: Packaging Examples

Figure 9-17. Beverage Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 9-18. Grain Mill Products: Packaging Examples

Figure 9-19. Grain Mill Product Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 9-20. Other Food Markets: Flexible Packaging Examples

Figure 9-21. Other Food Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

10. Nonfood Markets for Flexible Packaging

Figure 10-1. Nonfood Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Material, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million pounds)

Figure 10-2. Converted Flexible Packaging Demand in Nonfood Markets by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 10-3. Pharmaceuticals: Packaging Examples

Figure 10-4. Pharmaceutical Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 10-5. Pet Food: Packaging Examples

Figure 10-6. Pet Food Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 10-7. Medical Products: Packaging Examples

Figure 10-8. Medical Products Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 10-9. Agriculture & Horticulture: Packaging Examples

Figure 10-10. Agriculture & Horticulture Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 10-11. Paper & Textiles: Packaging Examples

Figure 10-12 Paper & Textiles Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 10-13 Chemical Products: Packaging Examples

Figure 10-14 Chemical Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 10-15 Rack & Counter: Packaging Examples

Figure 10-16 Rack & Counter Market for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

Figure 10-17. Other Nonfood Markets: Packaging Examples

Figure 10-18 Other Nonfood Markets for Converted Flexible Packaging by Product, 2011, 2016, 2021, & 2026 (million dollars)

11. Industry Structure

Figure 11-1. US Converted Flexible Packaging Market Share by Company, 2021 (billion dollars)

Figure 11-2. US Converted Flexible Packaging Market: Leading Supplier, 2021

Figure 11-3. US Converted Flexible Packaging Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2021

Figure 11-4. US Converted Flexible Packaging Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2021

Figure 11-5. US Converted Flexible Packaging Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2021

Figure 11-6. US Converted Flexible Packaging Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2021

Figure 11-7. US Converted Flexible Packaging Market: Sixth Leading Supplier, 2021

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