Europe Flexible Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The flexible packaging market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 71,867.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.7% is expected of Europe flexible packaging market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$55,872.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$71,867.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.7%
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Europe

Europe flexible packaging market highlights

  • The Europe flexible packaging market generated a revenue of USD 55,872.8 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, plastics was the largest revenue generating raw material in 2023.
  • Bioplastics is the most lucrative raw material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Spain is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 55,872.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 71,867.1 million
Growth rate3.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlastics
Fastest growing segmentBioplastics
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlastics, Paper, Metal, Bioplastics
Key market players worldwideAmcor PLC, Mondi PLC, Huhtamäki Oyj, Sonoco Products Co, Constantia Flexibles, Berry Global Group Inc, Transcontinental Inc Shs -A- Voting Subord., Coveris, DS Smith PLC, Allegion PLC, CCL Industries Inc Registered Shs -B- Non Vtg, Cosmo Films, Graphic Packaging Holding Co, Bemis Manufacturing, ProAmpac, Flexpak, Flex-Pack Engineering, Novolex, Sigma Plastics Group, Bischof + Klein, SÜDPACK, American Packaging Corporation


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 20.6% of the global flexible packaging market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 153,216.8 million by 2030.

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Plastics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 69% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe flexible packaging market based on plastics, paper, metal, bioplastics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Europe is expected to witness a high demand for flexible plastic packaging solutions owing to the high growth of the healthcare and food & beverage, and personal care industries. The European market is characterized by both international and domestic players. The prominent players operating in the market have their manufacturing facilities, notably in countries such as the UK, Germany, and Italy.

The region has an industry association, Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), dedicated to the development of the flexible packaging market in Europe. This association represents more than 85 small, mediumsized companies, and multinational manufacturers accounting for 90% of the European sales of flexible packaging.

Furthermore, policies of the European Commission to promote flexible packaging are expected to present a positive market growth scenario over the forecast period. In November 2022, European Commission introduced a new rule to promote reusable packaging, limit over-packaging and provide clear labels to support correct recycling.

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