Spain Flexible Packaging Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material (Plastics, Paper, Metal, and Bioplastics), By Product (Bags, Pouches, Roll stock, Films & Wraps, and Others), By Application (Food, Beverages, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Personal Care & Cosmetics, and Others), and Spain Flexible Packaging Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033

Spain Flexible Packaging Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Spain Flexible Packaging Market Size was valued at USD 5.60 Billion in 2023.
• The Spain Flexible Packaging Market is growing at a CAGR of 4.58% from 2023 to 2033
• The Spain Flexible Packaging Market Size is expected to reach USD 8.76 Billion by 2033

The Spain Flexible Packaging Market is anticipated to exceed USD 8.76 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.58% from 2023 to 2033. The increasing demand for convenience and on-the-go lifestyles, development of innovative and cost-effective packaging, and demand for packaged food are driving the growth of the flexible packaging market in the Spain.     

Market Overview

The flexible packaging market refers to the industry encompassing the production and sale of packaging materials that can bend or fold, using materials such as paper, plastic, and aluminum foil, for diverse consumer and industrial products. Flexible packaging is any package or part of a package whose shape can readily be changed when filled or during use. It is produced from paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, or any combination of those materials. The products include bags, pouches, liners, wraps, rollstock, and other flexible products. Food & beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries are some of the sectors that require versatile packaging driving the demand for flexible packaging. Advanced technologies, increased R&D operations, and the use of sustainable practices are escalating the growth opportunities for market players.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Spain flexible 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 Spain flexible 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 Spain flexible packaging market.

Driving Factors

The increasing demand for convenience due to an on-the-go lifestyle with the rising demand for convenient food, urbanization, and preference for snacking is promoting the flexible packaging market. The creation of innovative and cost-effective packaging, which includes the use of lighter, sustainable materials such as paper and cardboards, is driving the market growth. The increasing demand for packaging in order to ensure nutrient and flavor fortifications is anticipated to propel the market demand.   

Restraining Factors

The rising environmental concerns and strict regulations are challenging the flexible packaging market. The benefits of rigid packaging over flexible packaging may be responsible for hindering market growth.

Market Segmentation

The Spain flexible packaging market share is classified into material, product, and application.

• The plastics segment is dominating the market with the largest revenue share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the predicted timeframe.

The Spain flexible packaging market is segmented by material into plastics, paper, metal, and bioplastics. Among these, the plastics segment is dominating the market with the largest revenue share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the predicted timeframe. Flexible plastic packaging has widespread applications as it can take various forms and shapes. The convenient features, single-serve portions, portability, and easy to peel feature of flexible plastic packaging driving the market.

• The pouches segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Spain flexible packaging market is segmented by product into bags, pouches, rollstock, films & wraps, and others. Among these, the pouches segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Pouches use less material, water, and energy during its manufacturing and are significantly used in transportation sector. The resealability and cost-effectiveness of pouches segment over metal, cardboard, and glass containers is propelling the market.

• The food segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Spain flexible packaging market is segmented by application into food, beverages, pharmaceutical & healthcare, personal care & cosmetics, and others. Among these, the food segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Flexible packaging minimizes exposure to oxygen and light, inhibiting the processes of spoilage, thereby extend the shelf life of food products. The rising need for packages food leads to enhance the production capacity in manufacturing industry, thereby driving the market demand.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Spain flexible 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
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Berry Global Inc. (ABX)
• Quadpack Industries SA
• Mondi Plc
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Developments

• In January 2025, Spain-based Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre, Covinil and Eroski have partnered to launch the Bottle4Flex project to develop 100 percent recyclable flexible skinpack packaging using recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET).

• In January 2025, Amazon is starting to pack and deliver groceries for customers in Spain using bio-based bags made from vegetable materials produced in Europe, including corn starch and vegetable oils, which can one day be recycled into new bags.

Market Segment

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

Spain Flexible Packaging Market, By Material

• Plastics
• Paper
• Metal
• Bioplastics

Spain Flexible Packaging Market, By Product  

• Bags
• Pouches
• Rollstock
• Films & Wraps
• Others

Spain Flexible Packaging Market, By Application 

• Food
• Beverages
• Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
• Personal Care & Cosmetics
• Others