| Product Code: ETC6743254 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
China import shipments of flexible packaging materials continue to show steady growth, with top exporting countries in 2024 being Japan, USA, Taiwan, South Korea, and Germany. The market experienced a shift towards very high concentration in 2024, indicating increased dominance by key players. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was 1.4%, with a notable growth rate of 2.81% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a resilient and expanding market for flexible packaging materials in China, driven by strong demand and strategic partnerships with leading global suppliers.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End user, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for convenient and sustainable packaging solutions in various industries. |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of flexible packaging materials due to their lightweight nature and cost-effectiveness. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative and high-performance flexible packaging materials. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as polymers impacting the overall cost of flexible packaging materials. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and environmental concerns regarding the disposal and recycling of flexible packaging materials. |
4.3.3 Intense competition within the market leading to pricing pressures and margin challenges. |
5 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Trends |
6 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market, By Types |
6.1 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethene (PE), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Bi-orientated Polypropylene (BOPP), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Cast polypropylene (CPP), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexography, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Rotogravure, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Digital, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Screen, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Offset, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market, By Packaging Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Bags and Pouch, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Stand up pouch, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Vacuum pouch, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Retort pouches, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Gusseted bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Wicketed bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.8 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Bag-in-Box, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.9 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Bag-in-Box, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market, By End user |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Juices and Aerated Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbonated Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery and Confectionery, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.6 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Milk Powder, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.7 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Baked Goods, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.8 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Dried Mixed, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.9 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Dried Mixed, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled content in flexible packaging materials. |
8.2 Adoption rate of biodegradable or compostable flexible packaging materials. |
8.3 Number of new product launches or innovations in the flexible packaging materials market. |
9 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By End user, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Flexible Packaging Materials Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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