Paper Pouch Market Overview

The global sales of paper pouch are estimated to be worth USD 8.3 billion in 2021 and are anticipated to reach a value of USD 13.9 billion by 2031. Sales are projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.3% over the forecast period between 2021 and 2031. The revenue generated by paper pouch market in 2020 was USD 7.9 billion.

The growing demands of consumers for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging, in turn, drive the paper pouch market with rising environmental awareness across the world. Businesses are turning to biodegradable paper pouches under increasing regulatory pressure on the reduction of plastic wastes. Adding to this is the thriving demand from e-commerce and food delivery sectors as paper pouches are preferred for packaging food, snacks, and retail products.

Along with the improvement in the durability of paper and barrier properties, advancement in technology has proven the paper pouches to be a good substitute for plastics. More consumers are showing interest in brands with eco-friendly packaging, and thus, this is again acting as a driver for the market. Paper pouches are cost-effective and recyclable; hence, this attracts both manufacturing companies and consumers.

Global Paper Pouch Industry Assessment

Attributes Key Insights
Historical Size, 2020 USD 7.9 billion
Estimated Size, 2021 USD 8.3 billion
Projected Size, 2031 USD 13.9 billion
Value-based CAGR (2021 to 2031) 5.3%

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Paper Pouch Market: Market Overview

The growing worldwide popularity of paper-based packaging solutions is resulting in a sharp rise in consumption and demand for paper bags, pouches and many other packaging solutions.

These paper pouches are made up of three layers with having outermost layer made of Kraft paper, a middle layer made of aluminium foil and an innermost layer made of LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene).

Paper pouches are the most preferred packaging solution for packaging roasted coffee, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates & candy, pet food, spices, cereals and many other products that can be packed using paper pouches.

The durable properties of Kraft paper make it compatible for manufacturing paper pouches from it, also some manufacturers combine Kraft paper and recycled paper to produce these paper pouches. Overall global paper pouch market is anticipated to witness an exponential rise over the next decade.

What Factors Are Driving Sales of Paper Pouches Globally?

The most important driver fuelling sales of paper pouches is these pouches are eco-friendly and has no negative impacts on the environment. Moreover, these paper pouches are recyclable and can decompose easily after disposal, which makes them the most preferred packaging solution for modern-day consumers.

The paper pouches made up of Kraft paper are perfectly suitable for packaging edible contents like food & beverages, as these pouches are not toxic and do not release any chemicals into eatable products when it comes in direct contact with it.

Another benefit of using paper pouches is that they are easy to fold and easy to transport, along with the cost-effectiveness of these pouches as compared to other packaging solutions made up of plastic and glass. All the above-mentioned factors are driving sales of paper pouches globally, eventually contributing to the growth of the global paper pouch market.

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Which Factors Are Hampering Growth of Paper Pouch Market?

The primary restraint of using paper pouches is that paper pouches have very poor water resistance and their strength is reduced in wet conditions, which negatively impacts the potential growth of the global paper pouch market.

Large amounts of forests are cut to procure paper for the production of paper pouches and other packaging solutions. Along with that large amounts of waste are generated by these paper pouches, due to improper disposal of the same.

What Are Future Growth Opportunities For Paper Pouch Manufacturers?

Manufacturers of paper pouches are developing and designing attractive looking paper pouches, by using various moisture barrier layers in the inner side of the pouch to provide complete protection with aesthetic appeal and quality are providing producers to market these pouches as reliable packaging solutions.

Customization offered by key global players which offers a wide range of paper pouches such as pouches having window to provide a look of the ingredients packed, pouches with side gussets and also flat paper pouches for several applications. All these different types of pouches are gaining worldwide popularity especially in developing parts of the world and provides key players with an opportunity to penetrate developing markets.

An increasing number of end-user industries using paper pouches as packaging solutions for their products, such as pharmaceutical, cosmetics & personal care and many other industries are choosing paper pouches as sustainable packaging solutions for their goods. All these factors provide rewarding growth opportunities for paper pouch manufacturers.

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Key Market Players of Paper Pouch Market

  • Amcor Plc
  • BagInCo International
  • Bischof + Klein SE & Co. KG
  • ProAmpac
  • Constantia Flexibles

Key Market Players in Asia-Pacific Region of Paper Pouch Market

  • Uflex Ltd
  • Janaki Printers Sivakasi
  • TedPack Company Limited
  • Paras Print Pack
  • Ak Polyflex
  • SWISS PAC PVT LTD
  • Duropack Limited
  • Durrant Packagers (India) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Trinity Packaging
  • Visalakshi Plastics

Why Are India and China Fastest Developing Markets For Paper Pouches?

The booming food & beverages industry in China and India, along with a growing number of millennials among the population demanding easy to carry packaging for consumables, makes both of these countries fast-paced growth offering markets for paper pouches.

Rapid developments in the manufacturing sector in China and easy availability of raw materials such as paper, with cheaper labour, encourages the packaging industry players to expand their markets domestically & internationally. All these factors make India and China the most favourable countries for the global paper pouches market.

What Makes The USA An Important Market for Paper Pouches?

The stringent laws for food packaging formed by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), usage of non-toxic materials made it compulsory for packing all food & beverages. Approval of Kraft paper as a safe packaging material by the FDA makes the USA a key country for the global paper pouches market.

Increasing trends of ready-to-eat foods in the country, along with that international fast food chains expanding the takeaway culture, makes paper pouch a user-friendly packaging solution for the manufacturer and end-user industries to cater latest consumer requirements. All these aforementioned factors are contributing towards the expansion of the paper pouches market in the USA.

Global Paper Pouch Market Segmentation

Segmentation based on Paper Type:

  • Bleached Kraft Paper
  • Unbleached Kraft Paper

Segmentation based on Pouch Type:

  • Stand Up Pouch
  • Flat Pouch

Segmentation based on End-Use Industry:

  • Food & Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • Household

Segmentation based on Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • South Asia
  • East Asia
  • Oceania
  • The Middle East and Africa
Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Industry Introduction, including Taxonomy and Market Definition
	3. Market Trends and Success Factors, including Macro-economic Factors, Market Dynamics, and Recent Industry Developments
	4. Global Market Demand Analysis and Forecast, including Historical Analysis and Future Projections
	5. Pricing Analysis
	6. Global Market Analysis and Forecast
		6.1. Paper Type
		6.2. Pouch Type
		6.3. End-Use Industry
	7. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Paper Type
		7.1. Bleached Kraft Paper
		7.2. Unbleached Kraft Paper
	8. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Pouch Type
		8.1. Stand Up Pouch
		8.2. Flat Pouch
	9. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By End-Use Industry
		9.1. Food & Beverages
		9.2. Pharmaceutical
		9.3. Cosmetics & Personal Care
		9.4. Household
	10. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Region
		10.1. North America
		10.2. Latin America
		10.3. Europe
		10.4. South Asia
		10.5. East Asia
		10.6. Oceania
		10.7. The Middle East and Africa
	11. North America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	12. Latin America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	13. Europe Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	14. South Asia Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	15. East Asia Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	16. Oceania Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	17. The Middle East and Africa Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	18. Sales Forecast by Paper Type, Pouch Type, and End-Use Industry for 30 Countries
	19. Competition Outlook, including Market Structure Analysis, Company Share Analysis by Key Players, and Competition Dashboard
	20. Company Profile
		20.1. Uflex Ltd
		20.2. Janaki Printers Sivakasi
		20.3. TedPack Company Limited
		20.4. Paras Print Pack
		20.5. Ak Polyflex
		20.6. SWISS PAC PVT LTD
		20.7. Duropack Limited
		20.8. Durrant Packagers (India) Pvt. Ltd.
		20.9. Trinity Packaging
		20.10. Visalakshi Plastics

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