Pouches

Demand for pouches in the US is projected to increase 4.6 percent per year to $9.4 billion in 2018. Stand-up pouches will remain a major growth segment while flat pouches will remain dominant. Nonfood markets will outpace the dominant food and beverages segment, driven by expanded consumer product and medical and pharmaceutical applications.This study analyzes the $7.5 billion US pouches industry. It presents historical demand data for 2003, 2008 and 2013, and forecasts for 2018 and 2023 by type (e.g., flat, stand-up), feature (resealable, vacuum, retort, shaped, spouted, aseptic, stick), market (e.g., food and beverage packaging, nonfood packaging), and production method (form/fill/seal, preformed).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 40 industry players, including Bemis, Printpack and Amcor.