Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material Type (Polyethylene, Bio-oriented Polypropylene, Cast Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol, and Others), By Product Type (Pouches, Bags, Films & Wraps, and Others), By End-user industry (Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Home Care, Personal Care, Agriculture, E-Commerce, and Others), and Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033

Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 2.55% from 2023 to 2033
• The Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Size is Expected to hold a significant share By 2033

The Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Size is Anticipated to hold a significant share By 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 2.55% from 2023 to 2033. The increasing need for convenient & shelf-stable food & beverage products, rising e-commerce & online grocery shopping, demand for ready-to-eat meals & single-serving portions, and development of sustainable & recyclable packaging solutions are driving the flexible plastic packaging market in the Germany.     

Market Overview

Flexible plastic packaging market refers to the production and use of packaging made from flexible materials such as films, bags, pouches, and wraps. Flexible plastic packaging is made from plastic films or foils that can be easily bent, folded, or stretched, offering lightweight, compact, and versatile solutions for various products. It saves space on retail shelves or displays and is attractive and see-through packaging which is easy to recycle, lightweight, and cost-effective. In addition, the bags and pouches form of plastic packaging help reduce food waste and extend product shelf life. The technological advancements, including innovative recycling processes and bio-based materials developments, are offering lucrative market growth opportunities for flexible plastic packaging.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Germany flexible plastic packaging market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Germany flexible plastic packaging market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Germany flexible plastic packaging market.

Driving Factors

The increasing need for convenient & shelf-stable food & beverage products due to convenience & lifestyle shifts, emergency preparedness, e-commerce growth, and increasing single-person households & an aging population is propelling the flexible plastic packaging market. The use of flexible plastic packaging in ready-to-eat meals and single-serving portions which is influenced by the evolving consumer preferences and efforts for sustainability is propelling the market growth. The advancements in flexible packaging materials including biodegradable materials, nanotechnology, and augmented reality packaging are promoting the market growth.

Restraining Factors

The stringent environmental regulations associated with the reduction of plastic waste and fluctuations in raw material prices is hampering the market. Further, the growing competition from other packaging materials and brand differentiation in a highly competitive market challenging market growth.

Market Segmentation

The Germany flexible plastic packaging market share is classified into material type, product type, and end-user industry.

• The polyethylene segment is dominating the Germany flexible plastic packaging market and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR growth during the projected timeframe.

Based on the material type, the Germany flexible plastic packaging market is divided into polyethylene, bio-oriented polypropylene, cast polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene vinyl alcohol, and others. Among these, the polyethylene segment is dominating the Germany flexible plastic packaging market and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR growth during the projected timeframe. Polyethylene materials including low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) are commonly used in flexible plastic packaging owing to its flexibility, durability, and ability to form films and bags.

• The bags segment dominates the market with the largest market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR growth during the projected timeframe.

Based on the product type, the Germany flexible plastic packaging market is divided into pouches, bags, films & wraps, and others. Among these, the bags segment dominates the market with the largest market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR growth during the projected timeframe. Plastic bags are commonly used for storage of food. Further, the increasing demand for bags for use of single-use medical devices is driving the market demand for flexible plastic packaging.

• The food & beverage segment dominates the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR growth during the projected timeframe.

Based on the end-user industry, the Germany flexible plastic packaging market is divided into food & beverage, healthcare, home care, personal care, agriculture, e-commerce, and others. Among these, the food & beverage segment dominates the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR growth during the projected timeframe. Flexible plastic packaging is extensively used for packaging of food products owing to their ability to preserve food freshness, enhance shelf life and protection against contamination.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Germany flexible plastic packaging market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Amcor PLC
• Constantia Flexibles
• ALPLA Group
• Mondi PLC
• Dsmart GmbH
• BFT Packaging GmbH
• Bischof+Klein SE & Co KG
• Folien + Druck GmbH
• EMPAC GmbH
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In February 2024, Source One Plastics, a joint venture between 23 Oaks Investments and chemicals company LyondellBasell, announced the successful launch of its plastic waste sorting and recycling facility in Eicklingen, Germany.

• In August 2023, A de-inkable, recyclable mono-material PE-pouch with barrier properties produced through a unique value chain collaboration between Siegwerk, ExxonMobil, Henkel, Kraus Folie, and Windmöller & Hölscher has won the German Packaging Award in the Sustainability category for “Recyclability/design for Recycling”.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Germany, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the Germany flexible plastic packaging market based on the below-mentioned segments

Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market, By Material Type

• Polyethylene
• Bio-oriented Polypropylene
• Cast Polypropylene
• Polyvinyl Chloride
• Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol
• Others

Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market, By Product Type

• Pouches
• Bags
• Films & Wraps
• Others

Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market, By End-user industry  

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Home Care
• Personal Care
• Agriculture
• E-Commerce
• Others