Skin Packaging Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The skin packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.78 billion in 2024 to $12.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to retail industry demand, product visibility and display, cost-effective packaging, customization and branding opportunities, food industry compliance.

The skin packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-commerce packaging solutions, increased focus on recyclability, globalization of retail chains, rising consumer preferences for freshness, rising consumer preferences for freshness. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in packaging machinery, innovations in material technology, modified atmosphere packaging (map), advanced printing and graphic design, integration of smart packaging technologies, customization and brand differentiation.

The skin packaging market's anticipated growth is significantly driven by the increasing demand within the food industry. The food industry, encompassing the entire process from production and processing to distribution and consumption of food products, heavily relies on skin packaging for its capacity to offer protective and visually appealing covering for various food items. Skin packaging is particularly favored for its ability to enhance product visibility and freshness. According to a September 2022 report from Statistics Sweden, sales of food and beverages experienced a 2.9% increase, reaching $29.85 billion (SEK 334 billion) in 2022, underscoring the pivotal role of the growing demand in the food industry in propelling the skin packaging market's growth.

Major players in the skin packaging market are actively engaged in the development of innovative products to better cater to customer needs. A noteworthy example is the introduction of skin films, also referred to as vacuum skin packaging (VSP) films. These films, thin and transparent plastic materials, are utilized to tightly wrap products onto a backing board or tray. In March 2023, Wentus GmbH, a Germany-based plastic fabrication company, unveiled WENTOPRO SkinTight 20 UHT and UHT-M skin films. Tailored for packaging purposes, these films offer improved shine, strength, cutting, and sealing properties, ultimately leading to higher productivity and reduced waste. Notably, WENTOPRO SkinTight 20 UHT and UHT-M adhere to US regulations for fresh fish packaging and showcase an oxygen permeability exceeding >10,000 cm² (m²d bar).

In May 2023, Amcor, an Australia-based company specializing in responsible packaging solutions, made an undisclosed acquisition of Moda Systems. This strategic move is anticipated to enhance Amcor's film expertise, fortifying its capability to provide comprehensive end-to-end packaging solutions, encompassing primary packaging, equipment, on-site technical service, and parts. Moda Systems, a New Zealand-based provider of skin packaging solutions, aligns seamlessly with Amcor's objective of augmenting its capabilities in the dynamic and evolving skin packaging market.

Major companies operating in the skin packaging market report are Dow Chemical Company, Westrock Company, Berry Global, Amcor PLC, Tetra Pak International SA, Sealed Air Corporation, MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG, Windmöller & Hölscher, Bemis Company, Inc., ProAmpac, Ampac Group, Flexopack SA, Linpac Packaging Limited, Gruppo Fabbri, G.Mondini SPA, Display Pack Inc., Stamar Packaging, Schur Flexibles Group, PAC Machinery, Clondalkin Group, Universal Plastic Bag Co., KM Packaging Services Ltd., Solidus Communications Inc., Plastopil Hazorea Co. Ltd., Shawnee Chemical.

North America was the largest region in the skin packaging market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the skin packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the skin packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The skin packaging market includes revenues earned by entities by services such as vacuum skin packaging, corrugated skin packaging, printed skin packaging, thermoformed skin packaging and die-cut skin packaging. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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).

Skin packaging is a carded packaging method wherein a product is positioned on trays or a piece of paperboard. Subsequently, both the product and the paperboard are tightly sealed with a thin, transparent plastic sheet. This packaging technique finds extensive use across diverse products, encompassing food items such as seafood and meat. Additionally, it is utilized for packaging car parts, consumer goods, and hardware, showcasing its versatility and applicability in various industries.

Skin packaging is classified into two main types such as carded skin packaging and non-carded skin packaging. In carded skin packaging, a product is positioned on a paperboard or cardboard backing, often referred to as a card, and then enveloped with a transparent plastic film. The base materials employed in skin packaging encompass plastic films, paper and paperboard, polyethylene, and other materials. This packaging method is versatile and is utilized across various sectors, including food, consumer goods, and industrial goods.

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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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