Flexible Pet Care Packaging Market Report 2026

The flexible pet care packaging market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.74 billion in 2025 to $10.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in pet ownership rates, expansion of packaged pet food consumption, increasing premiumization of pet care products, rising demand for extended shelf life packaging, availability of flexible packaging technologies.

The flexible pet care packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.63 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing focus on recyclable and eco-friendly packaging, increasing demand for premium pet food formats, expansion of smart packaging features, rising investments in pet care branding, increasing regulatory focus on sustainable packaging materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of resealable and convenience packaging, rising demand for sustainable pet food packaging, growing use of high-barrier flexible materials, expansion of lightweight and durable pack designs, enhanced focus on product freshness preservation.

The rising demand for pet food and related packaging is expected to drive the growth of the flexible pet care packaging market in the coming years. Pet food and packaging include products and materials associated with the nutrition and packaging of food for domesticated animals, covering a wide range of items designed to meet the dietary requirements of different pets. Flexible pet care packaging is widely adopted in the pet food industry as it combines convenience, sustainability, and strong branding potential, making it suitable for modern retail and e-commerce channels. For example, in April 2024, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a Canada-based federal government department, the United States, the world’s largest pet food market, recorded pet food sales of USD 53.2 billion in 2023, with consistent growth expected through 2025. Therefore, the increasing demand for pet food and packaging is driving the growth of the flexible pet care packaging market.

Companies operating in the flexible pet care packaging market are increasingly focusing on advanced and sustainable solutions, such as integrated processing and packaging systems designed specifically for pet food and treats, to improve freshness, extend shelf life, and preserve product quality compared with conventional packaging formats. Integrated processing and packaging systems combine product preparation, filling, sealing, labeling, and packaging into a single coordinated workflow, improving operational efficiency, reducing manual handling, and ensuring consistent quality across production batches. For instance, in April 2024, ProMach Inc., a US-based processing and packaging solutions provider, launched its Pet Care Solutions group, an end-to-end processing and packaging platform tailored for the pet care industry. The system includes specialized equipment for processing, filling, packaging, and systems integration, supports a wide range of products such as wet food, kibble, and treats, enhances freshness through precision-controlled processes, improves shelf stability with optimized packaging technologies, and offers scalable solutions for manufacturers seeking greater efficiency and consistency.

In February 2024, ProMach Inc., a US-based global provider of processing and packaging solutions, acquired Zanichelli Meccanica S.p.A. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, ProMach aims to strengthen its capabilities in filling and sterilization solutions, further enhancing its position in the packaging equipment market, particularly within the food and pet food segments. Zanichelli Meccanica S.p.A. is an Italy-based company specializing in filling and closing lines and processing plants for the food and beverage industry, including solutions for flexible pet food packaging.

Major companies operating in the flexible pet care packaging market are Amcor plc, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Mondi Group plc, ProAmpac LLC, Printpack Inc, American Packaging Corporation, Glenroy Inc, Uflex Ltd, Wipak Group, Flextrus AB, Winpak Ltd, Coveris Holdings SA, Sealed Air Corporation, Scholle IPN Corporation, Kendall Packaging Corporation, InterFlex Group Inc, NNZ Group BV, TCL Packaging Ltd, Smurfit Kappa Group, DS Smith plc, Huhtamaki Oyj.

North America was the largest region in the flexible pet care packaging market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the flexible pet care packaging market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the flexible pet care packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the flexible pet care packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The flexible pet care packaging market consists of sales of liners, wraps and rollstock packaging. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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