The stand-up pouches market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent years, the market of stand-up pouches has experienced substantial growth. The market, standing at $24.79 billion in 2024, is projected to expand to $27.19 billion in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The historical growth is due to factors such as consumer inclination towards resealable packaging, the introduction of small and medium enterprises into the market, easy transport and handling, lessened environmental footprint, superior barrier protection, and improved product freshness.
The Stand-up Pouches market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of stand-up pouches is anticipated to experience swift expansion in the next few years. The size is forecasted to reach $41.09 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%.
The projected growth in this period is linked to environmental-friendly and sustainable packaging, the rise of convenience and portable lifestyles, brand distinction through customization, the increase in single-use packaging, and development in the food and beverage industry. Significant trends during the forecast period encompass improvements in production technology, adoption by personal care and cosmetic industries, retail preference towards space-efficient packaging, and innovation in design and functionality.
The stand-up pouches market is experiencing growth due to burgeoning demand for packaged foods and beverages. When it comes to protecting food and beverage products, stand-up pouches play a vital role by shielding them from environmental and potential contaminants. By extending the freshness of food and beverage and enhancing their shelf life, these pouches work against moisture, impurities, UV rays, and other harmful factors. The Australian Bureau of Statistics, a government administration based in Australia, reported that sales of food and non-alcoholic beverages saw a slight rise from 14.7 million tonnes in the 2020-2021 period to 14.8 million tonnes in the 2022-2023 period, as per data in April 2024. Hence, this upward trend in the demand for packaged food and drink products could potentially fuel the expansion of the stand-up pouches market in the future.
The stand-up pouches market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Aseptic Stand-Up Pouches, Standard Stand-Up Pouches, Retort Stand-Up Pouches, Hot-Filled Stand-Up Pouches
2) By Form: Round Bottom, Rollstock, K-Style, Plow Or Folded Bottom, Flat Bottom, Other Forms
3) By Material: Plastic, Metal Or Foil, Paper, Bioplastic
4) By Closure Type: Top Notch, Zipper, Spout
5) By Application: Pet Food, Food And Beverages, Healthcare, Homecare, Personal Care And Cosmetics, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Aseptic Stand-Up Pouches: Single-Serve Pouches, Multi-Serve Pouches
2) By Standard Stand-Up Pouches: Zipper Pouches, Flat Pouches
3) By Retort Stand-Up Pouches: Cook-In Pouches, Ready-To-Eat Pouches
4) By Hot-Filled Stand-Up Pouches: Hot-Fill Pouches For Beverages, Hot-Fill Pouches For Sauces And Soups
The trend of technological progress is becoming increasingly popular in the stand-up pouches market. Key players in this space are directing their efforts towards research and development to bring about product innovations. As an example, in July 2023, No-boxx, a retail tech startup and a packaging firm based in the UK, introduced pouches that can be used multiple times, with an aim to minimize the waste produced by single-use packaging in e-commerce. Made from recycled PET (rPET), these pouches are designed for use for at least 20 repetitions, causing potential reduction in carbon emissions of up to 87% after just a pair of uses. The firm inspires customers to return these pouches following each delivery, thereby fostering a circular economy. Transparency and return optimization are further boosted by a unique web application that enables users to monitor the lifespan of the pouches. Besides, No-boxx has joined forces with InPost Lockers, thereby making it easier for consumers to return the pouches by dropping them off at convenient locations.
Major companies operating in the stand-up pouches market include:
• Amcor PLC
• Berry Global Inc.
• Mondi PLC
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
• Coveris Advanced Coatings (Holdings) Limited
• ProAmpac Intermediate Inc.
• Huhtamäki Oyj
• Sonoco Products Company
• Winpak Ltd.
• Clondalkin Group Holdings B.V.
• Uflex Limited
• Bischof + Klein SE & Co. KG
• Glenroy Inc.
• Constantia Flexibles International GmbH
• InterFlex Group Inc.
• FLAIR Flexible Packaging Corporation
• Hood Packaging Corporation
• Swiss Pac USA
• Goglio S.p.A.
• Schur Flexibles Holding GesmbH
• Printpack Inc.
• Gualapack S.p.A.
• Bryce Corporation
• American Packaging Corporation
• Duropack Limited
• Transcontinental Inc.
• The Dow Chemical Company
North America was the largest region in the stand-up pouches market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the stand-up pouches market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.