Global Metalized Flexible Packaging Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Global Metalized Flexible Packaging Market, By Material Type (Aluminum Foil Based Flexible Packaging, Metalized Film Flexible Packaging), Structure (Laminated Structures, Mono Extruded Structures, Others), Packaging Type (Pouches, Bags, Wraps, Rollstock, Others), End-Use Industry (Food, Beverages, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pet Food, Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029.

 Metalized Flexible Packaging Market Analysis and Size

Busy lifestyles and the desire for convenient food packing have increased the demand for the metalized flexible packaging in the market because it extends the products' shelf life and reduces the need for preservatives. Furthermore, advancements in metalized packaging include no breakage, durability and environmental sustainability. Metalized flexible plastic packaging replaces traditional rigid containers and aluminum foil packaging easily. 

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the metalized flexible packaging market was valued at USD 4.76 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 7.47 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 5.80% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Metalized Flexible Packaging Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Metalized flexible packaging is generally a polymer-based packaging with a coating of metal. Aluminium is the most often used metal in the coating. However, nickel and chromium are also used for the coating. Metals are generally heated in a vacuum to produce these Metalized flexible packaging. Metalized packaging materials are formed when droplets of these metals condense on polymer films. Metalized flexible packaging materials have a polished metallic surface which is highly combustible, comparable to aluminium foils.

Global Metalized Flexible Packaging Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing demand for longer shelf life of products

The consequent demand for convenient food packaging and busy lifestyle of customers are driving the demand for the metalized flexible packaging. Metalized flexible packaging helps to extent the product life and decrease the use of additives. The use of metalized material in food packaging helps in rising the shelf life of the food products, which will reduce the wastage of food.

• Growing demand of metalized flexible packaging due to favourable properties

Metallized flexible packaging market is leading in the overall packaging market due to its favourable product properties. These properties attract new producers to invest in the metalized flexible packaging market. These films widely act as a barrier to environmental changes and are highly used in packed products to extend their shelf life.

Opportunities

• Sustainable and new metalized flexible packaging solutions

Vigorous changes in the industry, such as the introduction of new regulatory initiatives, have encouraged the manufacturers to produce new packaging options and create immense opportunities for market growth in upcoming years. Growing concerns regarding the usage of bio-degradable metalized flexible packaging and its negative impact on the environment have also motivated the manufacturer to produce ecological packaging options which are safer and secure for use. The rising demand of sustainable and new metalized flexible packaging solutions are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the growth of the market

Restraints/ Challenges

• Disadvantages associated with metalized flexible packaging market

Fluctuating raw material prices can affect manufacturers' productivity, restraining the growth of metalized flexible packaging. The recyclability of metalized flexible packaging is an ecological and social issue become major challenge which has faced by the packaging industry. The process of recycling of multiple-layer metalized flexible packaging is difficult because it involves more steps compared to the mono-layer metalized flexible packaging. These major market restrains will obstruct the market's growth rate.

This metalized flexible packaging market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the metalized flexible packaging market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.

COVID-19 Impact on Metalized Flexible Packaging Market

The global metalized flexible packaging market is projected to witness a moderate decline in growth during covi-19 pandemic. The packaging industry shown a considerable decline in metalized flexible packaging manufacturing. However, an increase in demand for metalized flexible film packaging for pharmaceutical, food, and beverage and other applications for product packaging. The demand for the metalized flexible packaging in the pharmaceutical industry, is anticipated to remain vigorous as hospitals, drugs, and producers respond to the crisis. The need for healthcare, household essentials, and medical goods is not expected to reduce dramatically, and retail distribution for these products through online delivery can likely grow.

Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

When economic activity slows, industries begin to suffer. The forecasted effects of the economic downturn on the pricing and accessibility of the products are taken into account in the market insight reports and intelligence services provided by DBMR. With this, our clients can typically keep one step ahead of their competitors, project their sales and revenue, and estimate their profit and loss expenditures.

Recent Development

• In March 2020, Huhtamaki acquired Laminor S.A., Brazil, specializing in high-quality tube laminates for oral care applications. The acquisition enables the expansion tube laminate business, an essential part of flexible packaging.

Metalized Flexible Packaging Market Scope

The metalized flexible packaging market is segmented on the basis of material type, structure, packaging and end-user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Material Type

• Aluminum Foil Based Flexible Packaging
• Metalized Film Flexible Packaging
• Metallized Polypropylene
• Metallized Polyethylene terephthalate
• Metallized Polyamide
• Metallized Polyethylene
• Metallized Polyvinyl chloride

Structure

• Laminated Structures
• Mono Extruded Structures
• Others

 Packaging Type

• Pouches
• Bags
• Wraps
• Rollstock
• Others

End-User

• Food and Beverages
• Personal Care
• Pharmaceuticals
• Pet Food
• Others

Metalized Flexible Packaging Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The metalized flexible packaging market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, material type, structure, packaging and end-user as referenced above.

The countries covered in the metalized flexible packaging market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Belgium, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, United Arab Emirate, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa.

Asia-Pacific dominates the metalized flexible packaging market in terms of market share and revenue. This is due to the increasing demand for ready-to-eat, convenience, and processed food. The ease of convenience and processed and semi-processed food will likely increase the market growth rate.

North America will dominate during the forecast period of 2022-2029 due to high demand for lightweight material, increasing need for consumer-friendly and easy-to-handle products and increasing standards of hygiene in this region.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Metalized Flexible Packaging Market Share Analysis

The metalized flexible packaging market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to metalized flexible packaging market.

Some of the major players operating in the metalized flexible packaging market are:

• Amcor plc (Switzerland)
• Mondi (U.K.)
• Sonoco Products Company (U.S.)
• Sealed Air (U.S.)
• Huhtamaki (Finland)
• Transcontinental Inc (Canada)
• Cosmo Films Ltd (India)
• Polyplex (India)
• UFlex Limited (India)
• Jindal Poly Films (India)
• Esterindustries.com (India)
• CLONDALKIN GROUP (Netherlands)
• Constantia Flexibles (Austria)
• TAGHLEEF INDUSTRIES GROUP (UAE)
• DUNMORE (U.S.)
• Celplast metallized product (Canada)
• Ultimet Films Ltd (U.S.)
• Accrued Plastic Ltd (U.K.)
• All Foils, Inc. (U.S.)
• SRF Limited (India)