China Pouch Packaging Market Size (2024 - 2029)

China Pouch Packaging Market Analysis

The China Pouch Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 5.82 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 7.73 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.82% during the forecast period (2024-2029). In terms of shipment volume, the market is expected to grow from 71.29 billion units in 2024 to 89.59 billion units by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.68% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

China's end-user industries, spanning food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and more, are witnessing a surge in demand, which is expected to drive the need for pouch packaging products significantly over the forecast period.

• While China boasts a substantial packaging base, the flexible packaging segment is stealing the limelight, registering robust and rapid growth. This momentum is fueled by its cost-effectiveness and a host of product benefits. Moreover, China's appetite for packaged foods is poised for expansion. This is attributed to the government's push for food outlet development, reduced tariff barriers on frozen food imports, and a rising preference for Western culinary influences.
• The surging demand for convenient food packaging propels the flexible packaging market forward. Consumers increasingly prioritize food quality, safety, and extended shelf life, so convenient packaging solutions are becoming paramount.
• Chinese consumers are increasingly preferring products, especially those containing fish, meat, and vegetables, that are retort-packed for enhanced shelf stability. Additionally, ready-made meals are gaining significant traction among the populace.
• Hong Kong's busy lifestyle propels the popularity of on-the-go packaged foods in supermarkets and convenience stores. Concurrently, there is a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability, both from consumers and the industry. Utilizing lightweight packaging sourced sustainably is a pivotal solution.
• According to the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council, local manufacturers gravitate toward lighter packaging, aligning with global recycling and recovery targets, often gauged by weight. Lightweight packaging trims energy consumption during production and transportation and slashes costs. This dual benefit and its environmental edge drive its adoption in the manufacturing sector. This would push the need for pouch packaging in the country.
• Owing to its distributed nature, the country is witnessing packaging challenges such as recycling, making it challenging for China's packaging market to do so efficiently. Materials such as paper can be contaminated with other materials, such as food waste and plastic. In that case, it can make it difficult and costly to recycle and decrease the quality of the recycled product. Such challenges might limit the country's market growth.

China Pouch Packaging Industry Segmentation

Pouch packaging is a flexible product made from barrier films, paper, or foil, depending on the end-user’s requirement. The report analyzes the factors that impact geopolitical developments in the market based on the prevalent base scenarios, key themes, and end-user industry-related demand cycles. The analysis is based on the market insights captured through secondary research and the primaries. The market also covers the major factors impacting the growth of the pouch packaging market in terms of drivers and restraints. The estimates exclude the weight and the cost of the content inside the pouch packaging solution. The scope of the study is limited to B2B demand.

The China Pouch Packaging Market is Segmented by Material Type ( Paper, Plastic and Aluminum), by Resin Type - Plastic ( Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PET, PVC, EVOH, Other Resins), by Product ( Flat ( Pillow and Side Seal), Stand Up), by End-User Industry (Food (Candy & Confectionery, Frozen Foods, Fresh Produce, Dairy Products, Dry Foods, Meat, Poultry, And Seafood, Pet Food, Other Food Products (Seasonings & Spices, Spreadables, Sauces, Condiments, etc.)), Beverage, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Personal Care and Household Care, and Other End-User Industries).The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) and volume (Units) for all the above segments.