Retort Pouch Market By Material Type, By Packaging Type, By Closure Type, By End Use : Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031

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The global retort pouch market was valued at $6.7 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $11.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2022 to 2031.

Retort is the most reliable preservative-free way to pack food & beverages. Retort pouch offers many advantages including no need to add preservatives, no need to refrigerate, taste, flavor and aroma of packed food remains intact for up to 18 months, easy to handle, easy to open, easy to re-heat, large surface area for branding, smallest amount of packaging material required to pack same volume of product, reduced weight, storage space, and logistics cost and thin profile results in 47% reduction of processing time. These benefits of retort pouch will drive the market growth over the forecast period.

The retort pouch market expansion is attributed to rise in demand from the food and beverage sector for product packaging. Retort pouches are a good substitute for tin cans due to their lightweight and less spacing design. The demand for retort packaging can be attributed to the high growth and increase in demand for ready to eat or ready meals across the globe. The market for retort packaging has been driven by factors such as the growing number of single households, the busy work environment, and rising disposable income.

The retort pouch market has been analyzed on the basis of material type, which includes polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate, aluminum foil, and others. On the basis of material type, the polypropylene segment held the highest share of 31.4% in the global retort pouch market in 2021. Due to its tough and long-lasting qualities that keep food products fresh, polypropylene is in high demand for retort packaging and is frequently used in the manufacturing of retort pouches.

In 2021, on the basis of packaging type, the flat pouches segment dominated the highest market share of around 73.1%. This is owing to rise in trend toward the use of single-serve and portion packs. In 2021, on the basis of closure type, the tear notch segment dominated the highest market share of around 45.8%. This is owing to high demand for single-serve packages, ready-to-eat meals, and smaller portion packages.

In 2021, on the basis of end use, the food segment accounted for around 56.8% of the global retort pouch market share. This is owing to retort pouches are widely used for packaging several food products, including soups, sauces, baby food, dry-ready meals, frozen ready meals, chilled ready meals, meal replacement products, and dairy products.

On the basis of region, the retort pouch market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2021, Asia-Pacific dominated the market, accounting for almost 43.8% of the global retort pouch market share and is expected to consolidate its position throughout the forecast period. This is owing to huge consumer base and growing demand for packaged food in this region.

Impact of COVID-19 on Global Retort Pouch Market

Retort pouch is primarily used in food & beverages, cosmetics, industrial, and personal care. During and after the lockdown, a large number of people switched to online food shopping, a trend that will surely continue.

The companies are incorporating various techniques to increase production volume and are attempting to develop innovative solutions at an affordable price that can meet customer requirements at a lower cost and support the overall breakthrough required for increased fragrance product penetration sustainability.

The rise in public awareness about health issues is one of the factors propelling the retort pouch market throughout the forecast period. Increase in use of sterilizing solutions as a result of the coronavirus epidemic is also driving the demand for the overall industry.

Competitive Landscape

The market players operating in the global retort pouch market are Ashland Global Holdings Inc., BASF SE, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (The Lubrizol Corporation), Clariant AG, Croda International Plc, DOW, Inc., Evonik Industries AG, J.M. Huber Corporation, KCC Corporation (Momentive Performance Materials), and Solvay S.A. Other players operating in the value chain of the retort pouch market are Wacker Chemie AG, Akzo Nobel N.V., Huntsman International, Cargill, Inc., Lonza Group, and others.

ey Benefits For Stakeholders

This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the retort pouch market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing retort pouch market opportunities.
The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
In-depth analysis of the retort pouch market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global retort pouch market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

Key Market Segments

By Material Type

Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Polyamide
- Type
- Aliphatic
- Aromatic
Polyethylene terephthalate
Aluminum foil
Others

By Packaging Type

Stand-up Pouches
Flat Pouches

By Closure Type

Tear Notch
Zipper
Spout

By End Use

Food
Beverages
Others

By Region

North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Italy
- Spain
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Rest Of Europe
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest Of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Saudi Arabia
- Rest Of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Amcor Plc
- ProAmpac LLC
- Mondi plc
- Sonoco Products Company
- Sealed Air Corporation
- HUHTAMAKI GROUP
- CONSTANTIA FLEXIBLES
- Clondalkin Group Holdings BV
- FLAIR Flexible Packaging Corporation
- Winpak Ltd.
- DNP America, LLC
- Clifton Packaging Group Limited
- FUJIMORI KOGYO CO., LTD.
- Sopakco Packaging
- HPM Global Inc.
- Coveris Holdings S.A.
- Floeter India Retort pouch (P) Ltd

Product Code: A31355

CHAPTER 1:INTRODUCTION

1.1.Report description
1.2.Key market segments
1.3.Key benefits to the stakeholders
1.4.Research Methodology
- 1.4.1.Secondary research
- 1.4.2.Primary research
- 1.4.3.Analyst tools and models

CHAPTER 2:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1.Key findings of the study
2.2.CXO Perspective

CHAPTER 3:MARKET OVERVIEW

3.1.Market definition and scope
3.2.Key findings
- 3.2.1.Top investment pockets
3.3.Porter's five forces analysis
3.4.Top player positioning
3.5.Market dynamics
- 3.5.1.Drivers
- 3.5.2.Restraints
- 3.5.3.Opportunities
3.6.COVID-19 Impact Analysis on the market
3.7.Pricing Analysis
3.8.Value Chain Analysis
3.9.Key Regulation Analysis

CHAPTER 4: RETORT POUCH MARKET, BY MATERIAL TYPE

4.1 Overview
- 4.1.1 Market size and forecast
4.2 Polypropylene
- 4.2.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.2.3 Market analysis by country
4.3 Polyethylene
- 4.3.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.3.3 Market analysis by country
4.4 Polyamide
- 4.4.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.4.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.4.3 Market analysis by country
- 4.4.4 Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 4.4.4.1 Aliphatic Market size and forecast, by region
  - 4.4.4.2 Aliphatic Market size and forecast, by country
  - 4.4.4.3 Aromatic Market size and forecast, by region
  - 4.4.4.4 Aromatic Market size and forecast, by country
4.5 Polyethylene terephthalate
- 4.5.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.5.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.5.3 Market analysis by country
4.6 Aluminum foil
- 4.6.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.6.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.6.3 Market analysis by country
4.7 Others
- 4.7.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.7.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.7.3 Market analysis by country

CHAPTER 5: RETORT POUCH MARKET, BY PACKAGING TYPE

5.1 Overview
- 5.1.1 Market size and forecast
5.2 Stand-up Pouches
- 5.2.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.2.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.2.3 Market analysis by country
5.3 Flat Pouches
- 5.3.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.3.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.3.3 Market analysis by country

CHAPTER 6: RETORT POUCH MARKET, BY CLOSURE TYPE

6.1 Overview
- 6.1.1 Market size and forecast
6.2 Tear Notch
- 6.2.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.2.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.2.3 Market analysis by country
6.3 Zipper
- 6.3.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.3.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.3.3 Market analysis by country
6.4 Spout
- 6.4.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.4.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.4.3 Market analysis by country

CHAPTER 7: RETORT POUCH MARKET, BY END USE

7.1 Overview
- 7.1.1 Market size and forecast
7.2 Food
- 7.2.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.2.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.2.3 Market analysis by country
7.3 Beverages
- 7.3.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.3.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.3.3 Market analysis by country
7.4 Others
- 7.4.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.4.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.4.3 Market analysis by country

CHAPTER 8: RETORT POUCH MARKET, BY REGION

8.1 Overview
- 8.1.1 Market size and forecast
8.2 North America
- 8.2.1 Key trends and opportunities
- 8.2.2 North America Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.2.2.1 North America Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
- 8.2.3 North America Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
- 8.2.4 North America Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
- 8.2.5 North America Market size and forecast, by End Use
- 8.2.6 North America Market size and forecast, by country
  - 8.2.6.1 U.S.
  - 8.2.6.1.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.2.6.1.1.1 U.S. Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.2.6.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.2.6.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.2.6.1.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.2.6.2 Canada
  - 8.2.6.2.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.2.6.2.1.1 Canada Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.2.6.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.2.6.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.2.6.2.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.2.6.3 Mexico
  - 8.2.6.3.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.2.6.3.1.1 Mexico Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.2.6.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.2.6.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.2.6.3.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 Key trends and opportunities
- 8.3.2 Europe Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.3.2.1 Europe Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
- 8.3.3 Europe Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
- 8.3.4 Europe Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
- 8.3.5 Europe Market size and forecast, by End Use
- 8.3.6 Europe Market size and forecast, by country
  - 8.3.6.1 Germany
  - 8.3.6.1.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.3.6.1.1.1 Germany Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.3.6.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.3.6.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.3.6.1.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.3.6.2 France
  - 8.3.6.2.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.3.6.2.1.1 France Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.3.6.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.3.6.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.3.6.2.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.3.6.3 Italy
  - 8.3.6.3.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.3.6.3.1.1 Italy Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.3.6.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.3.6.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.3.6.3.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.3.6.4 Spain
  - 8.3.6.4.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.3.6.4.1.1 Spain Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.3.6.4.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.3.6.4.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.3.6.4.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.3.6.5 UK
  - 8.3.6.5.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.3.6.5.1.1 UK Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.3.6.5.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.3.6.5.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.3.6.5.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.3.6.6 Rest of Europe
  - 8.3.6.6.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.3.6.6.1.1 Rest of Europe Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.3.6.6.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.3.6.6.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.3.6.6.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
8.4 Asia-Pacific
- 8.4.1 Key trends and opportunities
- 8.4.2 Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.4.2.1 Asia-Pacific Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
- 8.4.3 Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
- 8.4.4 Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
- 8.4.5 Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by End Use
- 8.4.6 Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by country
  - 8.4.6.1 China
  - 8.4.6.1.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.4.6.1.1.1 China Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.4.6.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.4.6.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.4.6.1.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.4.6.2 Japan
  - 8.4.6.2.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.4.6.2.1.1 Japan Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.4.6.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.4.6.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.4.6.2.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.4.6.3 India
  - 8.4.6.3.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.4.6.3.1.1 India Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.4.6.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.4.6.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.4.6.3.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.4.6.4 South Korea
  - 8.4.6.4.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.4.6.4.1.1 South Korea Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.4.6.4.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.4.6.4.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.4.6.4.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.4.6.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
  - 8.4.6.5.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.4.6.5.1.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.4.6.5.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.4.6.5.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.4.6.5.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
8.5 LAMEA
- 8.5.1 Key trends and opportunities
- 8.5.2 LAMEA Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.5.2.1 LAMEA Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
- 8.5.3 LAMEA Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
- 8.5.4 LAMEA Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
- 8.5.5 LAMEA Market size and forecast, by End Use
- 8.5.6 LAMEA Market size and forecast, by country
  - 8.5.6.1 Brazil
  - 8.5.6.1.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.5.6.1.1.1 Brazil Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.5.6.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.5.6.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.5.6.1.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.5.6.2 Argentina
  - 8.5.6.2.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.5.6.2.1.1 Argentina Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.5.6.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.5.6.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.5.6.2.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.5.6.3 Saudi Arabia
  - 8.5.6.3.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.5.6.3.1.1 Saudi Arabia Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.5.6.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.5.6.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.5.6.3.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use
  - 8.5.6.4 Rest of LAMEA
  - 8.5.6.4.1 Market size and forecast, by Material Type
  - 8.5.6.4.1.1 Rest of LAMEA Polyamide Retort Pouch Market by Type
  - 8.5.6.4.2 Market size and forecast, by Packaging Type
  - 8.5.6.4.3 Market size and forecast, by Closure Type
  - 8.5.6.4.4 Market size and forecast, by End Use

CHAPTER 9: COMPANY LANDSCAPE

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Top winning strategies
9.3. Product Mapping of Top 10 Player
9.4. Competitive Dashboard
9.5. Competitive Heatmap
9.6. Key developments

CHAPTER 10: COMPANY PROFILES

10.1 Amcor Plc
- 10.1.1 Company overview
- 10.1.2 Company snapshot
- 10.1.3 Operating business segments
- 10.1.4 Product portfolio
- 10.1.5 Business performance
- 10.1.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.2 ProAmpac LLC
- 10.2.1 Company overview
- 10.2.2 Company snapshot
- 10.2.3 Operating business segments
- 10.2.4 Product portfolio
- 10.2.5 Business performance
- 10.2.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.3 Mondi plc
- 10.3.1 Company overview
- 10.3.2 Company snapshot
- 10.3.3 Operating business segments
- 10.3.4 Product portfolio
- 10.3.5 Business performance
- 10.3.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.4 Sonoco Products Company
- 10.4.1 Company overview
- 10.4.2 Company snapshot
- 10.4.3 Operating business segments
- 10.4.4 Product portfolio
- 10.4.5 Business performance
- 10.4.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.5 Sealed Air Corporation
- 10.5.1 Company overview
- 10.5.2 Company snapshot
- 10.5.3 Operating business segments
- 10.5.4 Product portfolio
- 10.5.5 Business performance
- 10.5.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.6 HUHTAMAKI GROUP
- 10.6.1 Company overview
- 10.6.2 Company snapshot
- 10.6.3 Operating business segments
- 10.6.4 Product portfolio
- 10.6.5 Business performance
- 10.6.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.7 CONSTANTIA FLEXIBLES
- 10.7.1 Company overview
- 10.7.2 Company snapshot
- 10.7.3 Operating business segments
- 10.7.4 Product portfolio
- 10.7.5 Business performance
- 10.7.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.8 Clondalkin Group Holdings BV
- 10.8.1 Company overview
- 10.8.2 Company snapshot
- 10.8.3 Operating business segments
- 10.8.4 Product portfolio
- 10.8.5 Business performance
- 10.8.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.9 FLAIR Flexible Packaging Corporation
- 10.9.1 Company overview
- 10.9.2 Company snapshot
- 10.9.3 Operating business segments
- 10.9.4 Product portfolio
- 10.9.5 Business performance
- 10.9.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.10 Winpak Ltd.
- 10.10.1 Company overview
- 10.10.2 Company snapshot
- 10.10.3 Operating business segments
- 10.10.4 Product portfolio
- 10.10.5 Business performance
- 10.10.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.11 DNP America, LLC
- 10.11.1 Company overview
- 10.11.2 Company snapshot
- 10.11.3 Operating business segments
- 10.11.4 Product portfolio
- 10.11.5 Business performance
- 10.11.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.12 Clifton Packaging Group Limited
- 10.12.1 Company overview
- 10.12.2 Company snapshot
- 10.12.3 Operating business segments
- 10.12.4 Product portfolio
- 10.12.5 Business performance
- 10.12.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.13 FUJIMORI KOGYO CO., LTD.
- 10.13.1 Company overview
- 10.13.2 Company snapshot
- 10.13.3 Operating business segments
- 10.13.4 Product portfolio
- 10.13.5 Business performance
- 10.13.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.14 Sopakco Packaging
- 10.14.1 Company overview
- 10.14.2 Company snapshot
- 10.14.3 Operating business segments
- 10.14.4 Product portfolio
- 10.14.5 Business performance
- 10.14.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.15 HPM Global Inc.
- 10.15.1 Company overview
- 10.15.2 Company snapshot
- 10.15.3 Operating business segments
- 10.15.4 Product portfolio
- 10.15.5 Business performance
- 10.15.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.16 Coveris Holdings S.A.
- 10.16.1 Company overview
- 10.16.2 Company snapshot
- 10.16.3 Operating business segments
- 10.16.4 Product portfolio
- 10.16.5 Business performance
- 10.16.6 Key strategic moves and developments
10.17 Floeter India Retort pouch (P) Ltd
- 10.17.1 Company overview
- 10.17.2 Company snapshot
- 10.17.3 Operating business segments
- 10.17.4 Product portfolio
- 10.17.5 Business performance
- 10.17.6 Key strategic moves and developments