The global polymers landscape for flexible packaging was valued at USD 127.46 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 182.33 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.2%. Industry performance is driven by the dominance of the polypropylene (PP) space, rising packaged food consumption, rapid urbanization, and the sector’s transition toward recyclable and more sustainable polymer structures. The biodegradable polymers market continues to emerge, supported by extended producer responsibility regulations and brand-driven sustainability commitments.

• How will the rising global consumption of packaged foods and the rapid penetration of flexible packaging in urban segments accelerate growth?
• What are the new opportunities driven by lightweighting & logistics efficiency, the expansion of the biodegradable polymers space, and the growth in e-commerce & home delivery?
• Which innovations in high-barrier mono-material PE and polyethylene (PE) structures are driving future growth potential?