PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792347
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792347
Retort Pouches Market Report by Product Type, Capacity, Closure Type, Material Type, Application, and Region 2025-2033
The global retort pouches market size reached USD 2.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.55% during 2025-2033.
Retort pouches are heat-resistant bags laminated with multiple layers of flexible plastic and metal foil which can withstand high temperature and intense pressure. The lightweight PET films in these pouches prevent air and moisture from entering and spoiling the content of the pouch. As retort pouches are easy to use and consume limited space, they are extensively being used as a substitute for metal and glass containers in the food packaging industry. Further, due to their add-on features likes spouts, release valves, tear notches, slider closures with end-clips, resealable zippers, and handles; retort pouches are gaining traction among consumers across the globe.
Retort Pouches Market Trends:
Rapid urbanization, inflating disposable incomes, hectic schedules and changing dietary preferences of the working population have led to an increase in the sales of packaged and single-serve food products, such as milk, yogurt, and juice, which, in turn, have provided thrust to the growth of the retort pouches market. Additionally, high-barrier flexible packaging method is gaining popularity among end-users as it improves the shelf life of products and provides better performance. Apart from this, several companies prefer to use retort pouch packaging for brand differentiation as these pouches offer aesthetic appeal, customizable packaging and convenient labelling solutions. Further, vendors are constantly improving their equipment and investing heavily in new production methods. For instance, they are purchasing filling and forming machines to increase the output capacity.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Product Type:
- Stand-up Pouches
- Spouted Pouches
- Zipper Pouches
- Pillow Pack
- 3-Side Sealed
Based on the product type, the market has been segmented into stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, zipper pouches, pillow pack and 3-side sealed pouches. At present, stand-up pouches represent the most preferred product type.
Breakup by Capacity:
- Low
- Medium
- High
On the basis of the capacity, the market has been segregated into the low, medium and high segments. Medium capacity retort pouches currently exhibit a clear dominance in the market.
Breakup by Closure Type:
- With Cap
- Without Cap
The market has been bifurcated on the basis of the closure type into retort pouches with cap and without cap. Presently, retort pouches without cap account for the majority of the total market share.
Breakup by Material Type:
- Polypropylene
- Aluminum Foil
- Polyester
- Nylon
- Paper & Paperboard
- Others
Based on the material type, polypropylene holds the dominant share as it is used in the inner layer of retort pouches to provide strength and flexibility. Other major segments include aluminum foil, polyester, nylon and paper & paperboard.
Breakup by Application:
- Food and Beverage
- Healthcare
On the basis of the application, retort pouches are widely used in the food and beverage industry as they represent a durable, lightweight and cost-effective alternative to metal and glass cans for the packaging of processed food products.
Breakup by Region:
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Europe
- Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
On the geographical front, Asia Pacific represents the largest market, owing to the increasing working population and changing dietary patterns in the region.
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., Berry Plastics Corporation, Mondi PLC, Amcor Limited, Sonoco Products Company, Astrapak Ltd, Coveris, Bemis Company, Inc, Tredegar Corporation, Sealed Air Corporation, Huhtamaki Group, Clifton Packaging Group Ltd., Foshan Nanhai LD Packaging Co., Ltd., Constantia Flexibles International GmbH, ProAmpac, Alliedflex Technologies Ltd., Flexi-Pack Ltd., etc.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global retort pouches market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global retort pouches market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global retort pouches market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global retort pouches market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global retort pouches market based on the product type?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global retort pouches market based on the capacity?
- 7.What is the breakup of the global retort pouches market based on the closure type?
- 8.What is the breakup of the global retort pouches market based on the material type?
- 9.What is the breakup of the global retort pouches market based on the application?
- 10.What are the key regions in the global retort pouches market?
- 11.Who are the key players/companies in the global retort pouches market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Retort Pouches Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 5.5 Market Breakup by Capacity
- 5.6 Market Breakup by Closure Type
- 5.7 Market Breakup by Material Type
- 5.8 Market Breakup by Application
- 5.9 Market Breakup by Region
- 5.10 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 6.1 Stand-up Pouches
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Spouted Pouches
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Zipper Pouches
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Pillow Pack
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
- 6.5 3-Side Sealed
- 6.5.1 Market Trends
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Capacity
- 7.1 Low
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Medium
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 High
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Closure Type
- 8.1 With Cap
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Without Cap
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Material Type
- 9.1 Polypropylene
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Aluminum Foil
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Polyester
- 9.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Nylon
- 9.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.5 Paper & Paperboard
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.6 Others
- 9.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.6.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Application
- 10.1 Food and Beverage
- 10.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2 Healthcare
- 10.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.2 Market Forecast
11 Market Breakup by Region
- 11.1 Europe
- 11.1.1 Market Trends
- 11.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2 North America
- 11.2.1 Market Trends
- 11.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3 Asia Pacific
- 11.3.1 Market Trends
- 11.3.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4 Middle East and Africa
- 11.4.1 Market Trends
- 11.4.2 Market Forecast
- 11.5 Latin America
- 11.5.1 Market Trends
- 11.5.2 Market Forecast
12 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Strengths
- 12.3 Weaknesses
- 12.4 Opportunities
- 12.5 Threats
13 Value Chain Analysis
- 13.1 Overview
- 13.2 Research and Development
- 13.3 Raw Material Procurement
- 13.4 Manufacturing
- 13.5 Marketing
- 13.6 Distribution
- 13.7 End-Use
14 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1 Overview
- 14.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 14.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 14.4 Degree of Competition
- 14.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 14.6 Threat of Substitutes
15 Price Analysis
- 15.1 Price Indicators
- 15.2 Price Structure
- 15.3 Margin Analysis
16 Competitive Landscape
- 16.1 Market Structure
- 16.2 Key Players
- 16.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 16.3.1 Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.
- 16.3.2 Berry Plastics Corporation
- 16.3.3 Mondi PLC
- 16.3.4 Amcor Limited
- 16.3.5 Sonoco Products Company
- 16.3.6 Astrapak Ltd
- 16.3.7 Coveris
- 16.3.8 Bemis Company, Inc.
- 16.3.9 Tredegar Corporation
- 16.3.10 Sealed Air Corporation
- 16.3.11 Huhtamaki Group
- 16.3.12 Clifton Packaging Group Ltd.
- 16.3.13 Foshan Nanhai LD Packaging Co., Ltd.
- 16.3.14 Constantia Flexibles International GmbH
- 16.3.15 ProAmpac
- 16.3.16 Alliedflex Technologies Ltd.
- 16.3.17 Flexi-Pack Ltd.
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Retort Pouches Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Retort Pouches Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Retort Pouches Market: Breakup by Product Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 4: Global: Retort Pouches Market: Breakup by Capacity (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Retort Pouches Market: Breakup by Closure Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Retort Pouches Market: Breakup by Material Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Retort Pouches Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 8: Global: Retort Pouches Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 9: Global: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 10: Global: Retort Pouches Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 11: Global: Retort Pouches Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 12: Global: Retort Pouches Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Figure 13: Global: Retort Pouches (Stand-up Pouches) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 14: Global: Retort Pouches (Stand-up Pouches) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 15: Global: Retort Pouches (Spouted Pouches) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 16: Global: Retort Pouches (Spouted Pouches) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 17: Global: Retort Pouches (Zipper Pouches) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 18: Global: Retort Pouches (Zipper Pouches) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 19: Global: Retort Pouches (Pillow Pack) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 20: Global: Retort Pouches (Pillow Pack) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 21: Global: Retort Pouches (3-Side Sealed) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 22: Global: Retort Pouches (3-Side Sealed) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 23: Global: Retort Pouches (Low) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 24: Global: Retort Pouches (Low) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 25: Global: Retort Pouches (Medium) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 26: Global: Retort Pouches (Medium) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 27: Global: Retort Pouches (High) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 28: Global: Retort Pouches (High) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 29: Global: Retort Pouches (With Cap) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 30: Global: Retort Pouches (With Cap) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 31: Global: Retort Pouches (Without Cap) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 32: Global: Retort Pouches (Without Cap) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 33: Global: Retort Pouches (Polypropylene) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 34: Global: Retort Pouches (Polypropylene) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 35: Global: Retort Pouches (Aluminum Foil) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 36: Global: Retort Pouches (Aluminum Foil) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 37: Global: Retort Pouches (Polyester) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 38: Global: Retort Pouches (Polyester) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 39: Global: Retort Pouches (Nylon) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 40: Global: Retort Pouches (Nylon) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 41: Global: Retort Pouches (Paper & Paperboard) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 42: Global: Retort Pouches (Paper & Paperboard) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 43: Global: Retort Pouches (Other Material Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 44: Global: Retort Pouches (Other Material Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 45: Global: Retort Pouches (Food and Beverage) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 46: Global: Retort Pouches (Food and Beverage) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 47: Global: Retort Pouches (Healthcare) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 48: Global: Retort Pouches (Healthcare) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 49: North America: Retort Pouches Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 50: North America: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 51: Asia Pacific: Retort Pouches Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 52: Asia Pacific: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 53: Europe: Retort Pouches Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 54: Europe: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 55: Latin America: Retort Pouches Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 56: Latin America: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 57: Middle East and Africa: Retort Pouches Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 58: Middle East and Africa: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Retort Pouches Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
- Table 2: Global: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Breakup by Product Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Breakup by Capacity (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Breakup by Closure Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Breakup by Material Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 6: Global: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 7: Global: Retort Pouches Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 8: Global: Retort Pouches Market Structure
- Table 9: Global: Retort Pouches Market: Key Players
