Pre-made Pouch Packaging Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Pre-made Pouch Packaging Market is segmented By Type (Flat-Based Pouches, Stand-up Pouches, Spout Pouches, Plastic Sides, Others), By Machine (Semi-Automatic Pouch Packaging Machine, Automatic Pouch Packaging Machine), By Material (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyethylene (PE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polypropylene (PP), Polyamide (PA), Paper, Aluminum Laminates, Others), By Closure (Tear Notch, Spout, Zipper, Trigger Sprayers, Disc-Cap Closures, Spigots, Others), By Application (Dairy, Beverages, Health & Beauty, Nutritional Supplements, Confectionery, Industrial Products, Household Cleaners, Others), By End-User (Food, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Household Products, Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030

Pre-made Pouch Packaging Market Overview

The Global "Pre-made Pouch Packaging Market" is predicted to reach a high CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). The Pre-made pouch packaging offers innovative solutions, which are filled and closed by utilizing the system of Pre-made spouted caps, pouches, and filling lines. The Pre-made pouch packaging provides reduced packaging weight compared to traditional alternatives such as metal cans and glass jars, thus providing good consumer convenience. Moreover, this has led to a shift in the preference of brand owners towards pouch packaging. As a result, pre-made pouch packaging has become one of the most efficient and economical packaging solutions for brand owners operating in the packaged food industry.

Furthermore, pouch packaging is an effective solution that helps preserve packaged food by enhancing its shelf life. As the snacking trend is noticed a rise, single-serve and re-sealable flexible packaging solutions are growing. Moreover, the use of pre-made pouch packaging aid in decreasing food wastage occurring throughout the supply chain. Thus, growth is anticipated to be driven by the sustainability and convenience benefits pre-made pouch packaging promises.

Pre-made Pouch Packaging Market Summary

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Pre-made Pouch Packaging Market Dynamics and Trends

The increasing inclination of consumers towards the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry is triggering the demand for pre-made pouch packaging in recent times. Increasing industrialization and urban population create a strong opportunity for the pre-made pouch packaging market growth.

Increasing urban population and industrialization is expected to increase the market size

An increase in demand for Pre-made pouch packaging across the world is the key driving factor that is expected to boost the global Pre-made pouch packaging market growth due to the increase in urban population, and industrialization will positively impact the market growth. Moreover, an increase in demand for Pre-made pouch packaging machines in various sectors such as the food & beverages industry, personal care, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and others will propel the global Pre-made pouch packaging machines market growth during the forecast period.

The global glass packaging of personal care market value amounted to approx. US$ 4 billion, and it is forecasted to reach nearly US$ 6 billion by 2026. In addition, the global market value of cosmetic packaging was about US$ 26.69 billion and is forecast to reach US$ 32.85 billion by 2025. Also, the beauty & personal care market was expected to be worth approx. 499.89 billion in 2019. This is an increase of around 86.8% since 2005 when the market was worth approx. US$ 266.89 billion.

Growing utilization of pre-made pouch packaging in the healthcare & pharmaceutical industry is expected to boost the market growth

The factors that augment in developing the market growth are the increasing demand for the 100-calorie packs, increasing popularity of the machinery of the Pre-made pouches, and growing demand from the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. Certain other factors contributing to the market's growth are the technological advancements made in this field, the growing number of applications, and the developing economic conditions. The factor limiting the market's growth is that these pouches cannot be produced from recycled materials. In 2019, the global market value of food packaging was estimated to be worth about US$ 304.56 billion. In addition, the global food & beverages segment revenue is expected to reach US$ 7,622.89 million in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.34% during the forecast period.

Higher cost for product packaging is expected to hinder the market growth

Failure to recycle the pouches & higher cost of the products due to the packaging cost of form-fill-seal pouches are some factors that will limit and challenge the growth of the pre-made pouch packaging market during the forecasted period. In addition, growing demand from the end-user industry and modernization will generate new opportunities for the pre-made pouch packaging market during the forecast period.

Pre-made Pouch Packaging Market Segmentation Analysis

By type, the market is segmented into flat-based pouches, stand-up pouches, spout pouches, plastic sides and others.

Pre-made pouches can be purchased almost anywhere and come in various shapes, sizes and materials, including stand-up bags, pillow pouches, gusseted bags, with or without zippers and polyethylene or laminated materials. It’s essential to ensure that the automated bagging solution that you choose matches the properties of your final pouch configuration. Moreover, pre-made pouch packaging solutions are obtaining ground as they are aesthetically appealing, convenient and lightweight to carry. The visual appeal of these pouches helps in provoking consumer interest and gaining product differentiation. Hence, brand owners prefer pre-made pouch packaging solutions over their rigid counterparts.

Furthermore, pre-made pouch packaging manufacturers focus on providing pouches, which are easy-to-close, easy-to-open and re-sealable. They are also offering specific fitments and closures to reach out to more and more applications. In addition, the stand-up pouch (SUP) continues to be a darling of the packaging industry. Brand packagers are eager to satisfy consumer appetites for pouch convenience, ease of use, and quality, showing SUP demand staying strong during the forecast period. To cost-effectively fulfill demand and place the good-looking product on retail shelves, they can buy pre-made SUPs, make them in-house or pursue both paths. There are advantages and disadvantages to each decision. It is expected that in 2023, the stand-up pouch market will reach US$ 28.89 billion.

Pre-made Pouch Packaging Market Geographical Share

Based on the geography, the pre-made pouch packaging market is segmented into North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. The demand for pre-made pouch packaging in the North American market is expected to remain at the dominant position in sales and value generation due to the growing volume of trade and e-commerce in countries such as the U.S.

North America is witnessing significant market growth during the forecast period

The North American region is leading the Pre-made pouch packaging market because the food industry is developing rapidly, and the food manufacturers are constantly working to meet the demands of the consumers. As consumers have become more conscious about the environment, it drives the market's growth in this region. The food market amounts to US$ 951,238.89 million in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.55% during the forecast period. In addition, the confectionery & snacks segment is expected to generate the highest revenue of US$ 295,928.78 million in 2021.

The other regions, such as Europe and the Asia Pacific, contribute a good share in the market's growth due to the rising demand for medication pouches in the region attributed to increasing geriatric populations, availability of advanced health care units and increasing disposable income in the region. Moreover, European regions are expected to dominate the global medication pouch inspection systems market during the forecast period due to the growing technological advancements and ease in operations provided by these Pre-made pouch packaging. In addition, the presence of well-developed healthcare facilities and infrastructure makes this region able to afford the huge capital investments needed for adopting this packaging.

Pre-made Pouch Packaging Market Companies and Competitive Landscape

The pre-made pouch packaging market is fragmented with the presence of regional and global players. The competitive contour lies with the increase in the regional company and growing investment in upstream application. C-P Flexible Packaging, Accredo Packaging, Viking Masek, Mondi Group plc., Karlville, General Packer, Tyler Packaging, Bossar Packaging, Bemis Company, WeighPack Systems are the major player in the packaging market. The major players adopt several growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and collaborations, contributing to growing the pre-made pouch packaging market globally.

C-P Flexible Packaging

Overview: C-P Flexible Packaging is a completely integrated, full-service flexible packaging converter managing brands and copackers from innovative concepts to on-time delivery. Moreover, the company has in-house capabilities to deliver printed roll stock, premade pouches, peel & reseal roll stock, pre-applied Inno-Lok® zippers, flexible packaging for cold seal applications, etc. The company provides a broader range of in-house capabilities than any other converter and has redundant capacity to manage fluctuating demand.

Product Portfolio: 

• Laser-scored pouches
  • Pre-made pouches offer several benefits for consumers and brands, but they can be problematic to open if constructed with materials that don’t provide clean and effortless tearing. Moreover, laser scoring enables packages to be opened effortlessly, producing higher consumer satisfaction and providing brands with outperforming competitors with inferior packaging. In customer testing, laser-scored packages are consistently favored by consumers because they are easy to open. In addition, many converters outsource laser scoring because laser scoring machine is a significant expenditure. But C-P Flexible Packaging is one of only some converters to keep this process entirely in-house, getting our packaging to us faster with complete control of quality throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Furthermore, the company advanced laser scoring capabilities provide us to create pouches (or other packaging formats) with a steady, precise tear without reducing package integrity or barrier properties. Score lines are specifically registered to print, and the company can control the score location and depth meticulously. In addition, the aesthetic look of a pouch is unchanged by laser scoring. In fact, for multi-use pouches, laser scoring assures that our pouches will look their best after they are opened, as opposed to standard tear-notch pouches without laser scoring.
• Stand-up pouches
  • Stand-up pouches offer brands the opportunity to be the first to disrupt entire product divisions with a superior package. Moreover, C-P Flexible Packaging is one-stop, a start-to-finish resource for custom stand-up pouches. The company does plate making, lamination, coating, slitting, flexographic printing and pouching in-house while all taking single-source responsibility for our pouches arriving at your facility precisely as you envisioned them. In addition, stand-up pouches are the fastest-growing type of flexible packaging and offer various significant benefits such as:
    • Lightweight and highly portable for on-the-go consumers
    • Convenient, value-added features improve functionality
    • Advanced materials can keep foods fresher, longer
    • Durable (can outperform rigid packaging in drop testing)
    • Near-total evacuation of the product; rigid containers typically leave 6% – 14% of the product in the packaging, while pouches can evacuate 99.5% of the product
  • Because Pre-made pouches are delivered to the consumer fully formed and ready to fill, they allow the consumer to glean all the benefits of flexible packaging without the knowledge curve and cost of launching an in-house pouching line.

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