Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Analysis

The Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Market size in terms of production volume is expected to grow from 1.95 Million tonnes in 2024 to 2.23 Million tonnes by 2029, at a CAGR of 2.72% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Consumers in Germany have increasingly favored flexible plastic packaging over other options, drawn to its lightweight, unbreakable nature that enhances handling convenience. Notably, significant manufacturers are gravitating toward plastic packaging due to its cost-effectiveness.

• Germany is increasingly embracing plastic packaging solutions, driven by advancements from solution providers and end users. The strong consumer trust in products labeled "Made in Germany" has bolstered the performance of local plastic packaging firms.
• While the European Commission's Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) sets the current recycling target for plastics at 22.5% for each EU member state, several countries have already surpassed this goal. Notably, Germany sets its sights higher, with recycling targets of 58.5%. It is increasingly evident that all EU member states will likely need to revamp their collection systems to encompass all forms of flexible plastic packaging.
• Germany is the foremost European pharmaceutical market and ranks fourth globally. The surge in flexible packaging adoption within Germany's pharmaceutical landscape is driven by its ability to shield medications like tablets and capsules from oxygen and moisture, safeguarding their potency until consumption.
• According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), e-commerce penetration in the German market reached around 80% in 2023. The online population in Germany is expected to increase from 62.4 million in 2020 to 68.4 million in 2025. Flexible packaging is increasingly favored in e-commerce for its enhanced protection and durability. It aids in resisting breakage, preventing spills, and bundling multiple products securely.
• Germany's regulations for packaging waste are set in the German Packaging Act (Verpackungsgesetz). It includes general packaging requirements, including packaging volume and mass, reusability, recyclability, and secondary raw materials. The country's stringent regulations regarding plastic packaging might promote alternative materials such as paper and aluminum foil.

Germany Flexible Plastic Packaging Industry Segmentation

The study on the German flexible plastic packaging market tracks demands in terms of revenue for flexible plastic packaging by material, and it tracks the market size for respective end-user types. The estimates for the German flexible plastic packaging market include all the costs associated with flexible plastic packaging manufacturing, starting from the raw material procurement till it reaches the end-user 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 both bottom-up and top-down approaches for segmentation, and volume has also been taken into consideration.

The Germany 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 forecasts and volume (tonnes) for all the above segments.