PVDC shrink bags are developed to provide solutions for convenient packaging of food products. They are a type of vacuum packaging with high barrier and shrink to protect food products such as meat and seafood from external temperature and moisture.
In 2020, Asia Pacific held the largest revenue share of the global PVDC shrink bags market. The various countries in Asia Pacific are witnessing a surge in barrier packaging of food products, especially meat and seafood, which is fueling the market growth. The market for PVDC shrink bags across Asia Pacific has witnessed notable growth due to the rapid expansion of the food packaging industry, coupled with the increase in consumption of non-vegetarian food.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the status of the chemicals & materials sector and impacted the growth of the PVDC shrink bags market. Various industries have been negatively affected by the sudden distortion in operational efficiencies and disruptions in the value chains attributable to the sudden closure of national and international boundaries. The crisis has declined the demand for certain types of packaging while accelerating growth for others such as packaging for e-commerce shipments. The COVID-19 pandemic has directly and indirectly impacted meat production, processing, and distribution, negatively impacting the demand for meat packaging products. As the economies are reviving their operations, the demand for PVDC shrink bags is expected to rise globally during the forecast period.
The demand for meat is generally increasing globally due to the factors such as a rise in population growth, rise in income, and increase in urbanization. Rising living standards and income levels allow more people to incorporate meat into their regular diet. Poultry is regarded as one of the cost-effective protein sources, and as a result, the demand for poultry meat continues to rise in different countries globally. Poultry meat production and consumption have been increasing steadily for many years worldwide.
The rising public awareness about the importance of fish in healthy and diversified diets has driven seafood consumption upward. The PVDC shrink bags are extensively used in the packaging of meat, poultry, and seafood products. Hence, the growing consumption of meat, poultry, and seafood products in different countries worldwide drives the PVDC shrink bags market.
Based on application, the global PVDC shrink bags market has been segmented into meat, poultry & seafood, cheese & other dairy products, and others. The meat segment held the largest share of the global PVDC shrink bags market in 2020. PVDC is a commonly preferred packaging material for fresh meat as it provides an excellent barrier to oxygen and water vapor. PVDC shrink bags are used for packaging fresh meat, meat with bones, frozen meat, and processed meat. The extensive use of PVDC shrink bags in meat packaging drives the market.
Allfo GmbH & Co. KG; Astar Packaging Pte Ltd.; Dow; Eezypak; PREMIUMPACK GMBH; SCHUR FLEXIBLES; Sealed Air; Spektar d.o.o.; Sunrise Packaging Material (Jiangyin) Co., Ltd; and WINPAK LTD. are among the leading players operating in the global PVDC shrink bags market. Players operating in the market are highly focused on the development of high-quality and innovative product offerings to fulfill the customer’s requirements.
The regional trends and factors influencing the PVDC Shrink Bags Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses PVDC Shrink Bags Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2021 | US$ 1.09 Billion |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 1.38 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2021 - 2028) | 3.5% |
| Historical Data | 2019-2020 |
| Forecast period | 2022-2028 |
| Segments Covered |
By Bag Type
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The PVDC Shrink Bags Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
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Major Companies operating in the PVDC Shrink Bags Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
Based on bag type, the round bottom seal segment led the global PVDC shrink bags market in 2020. Several types of shrink bags are available in the market, depending upon the application for which they are required. These bags have three enclosed sides and one open side. Shrink bags are available in different sizes. Shrink bags with round bottom seals are suitable for fresh meat, sausage meat, and export purposes.
The shift toward consumer convenience is a fast-rising trend in packaging. There are different components involved in effective product packaging. Convenience is an important component of product packaging. With consumers living increasingly busy lifestyles, convenience is a key element that influences their purchasing decisions. Consumers are increasingly demanding variety with the type of item as well as the size of the package. The demand for convenience packaging is increasing. The different convenience features such as easy opening, portability, and one-handed use are driving the food-packaging innovation.
Growing consumption of meat and superior advantages offered by PVDC shrink bags in the meat packaging are the key factors driving the PVDC shrink bags market during the forecast period. Besides, increasing prospects in urbanization and population in developing economies hold potential growth opportunities for the market. The increasing preferences of non-vegetarian food in some countries due to changes in culinary style has boosted the demand for frozen food in the hotel industry and thus to maintain the shelf life and to protect the food from outside temperature and moisture the demand for PVDC material for shrink bags has also increased.
Based on application, the meat segment led the global PVDC shrink bags market in 2020. The growth of the meat segment is primarily attributed to the growing application of PVDC shrink bags in meat packaging. The consumption of meat is increasing among consumers across the globe, this can also be related to rising income coupled with expenditure on food. The preferences of consumers for the convenient packaging of food products have also increased. PVDC shrink bags are used for convenient packaging of meat products and also increase the shelf life of products. Thus, the meat segment is dominating the market.
The major players operating in the global PVDC shrink bags market are Allfo GmbH & Co. KG; Astar Packaging Pte Ltd.; Dow, Eezypak; PREMIUMPACK GMBH; SCHUR FLEXIBLES; Sealed Air; Spektar d.o.o.; Sunrise Packaging Material (Jiangyin) Co.,Ltd; and WINPAK LTD..
During the forecast period, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to account for the largest share of the global PVDC shrink bags market. Asia-Pacific region comprises several developed and developing economies, including China, India, Japan, South Korea, among others. The various countries from the Asia Pacific region are witnessing an upsurge due to growth in barrier packaging of food products especially meat and seafood which is fueling the market growth during the forecast period. The market for PVDC shrink bags across the region has witnessed notable growth owing to the rapid expansion of the food packaging industry coupled with the increasing consumption of non-vegetarian food across the region.