Benelux Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Benelux Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Analysis

The Benelux Flexible Plastic Packaging Market size in terms of shipment volume is expected to grow from 0.64 Million tonnes in 2024 to 0.78 Million tonnes by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.04% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The Benelux flexible packaging market brims with competition, driven by its wide array of products. Plastic packaging is gaining ground across the region, buoyed by consumer preferences.

• The Benelux, home to approximately 28 million consumers, boasts a per capita income well above the EU average in its three countries. This makes a robust Benelux market appealing to local and international packaging businesses.
• While all stand to benefit, the SMEs and consumers are the primary beneficiaries. SMEs gain the confidence to expand across borders, significantly broadening their reach, while consumers can anticipate improved pricing, services, and product variety.
• In the Benelux region, consumers strongly prefer personalized and convenient packaging. This trend boosts the demand for materials and products such as stand-up pouches. In response to shifting consumer tastes, manufacturers are broadening their packaging offerings. Moreover, manufacturers are pivoting toward recycled and biodegradable materials in a nod to sustainability.
• However, these countries face challenges due to the plastic bans implemented. In 2023, grocers in Luxembourg implemented measures to cut down on plastic packaging, such as films or wraps in their fruit and vegetable sections. This might lead to alternative materials for packaging the food and other products, limiting the growth of the market studied.

Benelux Flexible Plastic Packaging Industry Segmentation

The study on the Benelux flexible plastic packaging market tracks demands in terms of volume for flexible plastic packaging by material and tracks the market size for respective end-user types. The Benelux flexible plastic packaging market estimates include all the costs associated with flexible plastic packaging manufacturing, from raw material procurement to end-use industries. The estimates exclude the cost of the content that is or is to be packed inside the flexible plastic packaging. The scope of the flexible plastic packaging market is limited to B2B demand. Market numbers have been arrived at using bottom-up and top-down approaches for segmentation, and volume has also been considered.

The Benelux Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Material (Polyethene [PE], Bi-Oriented Polypropylene [BOPP], Cast Polypropylene [CPP], Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC], Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol [EVOH], and Other Material Types [Polycarbonate, PHA, PLA, Acrylic, and ABS]), Product Type (Pouches, Bags, Films and Wraps, and Other Product Types), End-User Industry (Food [Frozen Food, Dry Food, Meat, Poultry, and Sea Food, Candy & Confectionery, Pet Food, Dairy Products, Fresh Produce and Other Food (Seasonings & Spices, Spreadables, Sauces, Condiments, etc.)], Beverage, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Personal Care and Household Care, and Other End User Industry [Automotive, Chemical, Agriculture ]).The report offers market sizes and forecasts in volume (tonnes) for all the above segments.