Retort Pouches Market Report by Product Type (Stand-up Pouches, Spouted Pouches, Zipper Pouches, Pillow Pack, 3-Side Sealed), Capacity (Low, Medium, High), Closure Type (With Cap, Without Cap), Material Type (Polypropylene, Aluminum Foil, Polyester, Nylon, Paper & Paperboard, and Others), Application (Food and Beverage, Healthcare), and Region 2025-2033

Retort Pouches Market Report by Product Type (Stand-up Pouches, Spouted Pouches, Zipper Pouches, Pillow Pack, 3-Side Sealed), Capacity (Low, Medium, High), Closure Type (With Cap, Without Cap), Material Type (Polypropylene, Aluminum Foil, Polyester, Nylon, Paper & Paperboard, and Others), Application (Food and Beverage, Healthcare), and Region 2025-2033

Report Format: PDF+Excel | Report ID: SR112025A1257

Market Overview:

The global retort pouches market size reached USD 2.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.55% during 2025-2033.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024
USD 2.0 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033
USD 3.7 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 6.55%


Retort pouches are heat-resistant bags laminated with multiple layers of flexible plastic and metal foil which can withstand high temperature and intense pressure. The lightweight PET films in these pouches prevent air and moisture from entering and spoiling the content of the pouch. As retort pouches are easy to use and consume limited space, they are extensively being used as a substitute for metal and glass containers in the food packaging industry. Further, due to their add-on features likes spouts, release valves, tear notches, slider closures with end-clips, resealable zippers, and handles; retort pouches are gaining traction among consumers across the globe. 

Retort Pouches Market Trends:

Rapid urbanization, inflating disposable incomes, hectic schedules and changing dietary preferences of the working population have led to an increase in the sales of packaged and single-serve food products, such as milk, yogurt, and juice, which, in turn, have provided thrust to the growth of the retort pouches market. Additionally, high-barrier flexible packaging method is gaining popularity among end-users as it improves the shelf life of products and provides better performance. Apart from this, several companies prefer to use retort pouch packaging for brand differentiation as these pouches offer aesthetic appeal, customizable packaging and convenient labelling solutions. Further, vendors are constantly improving their equipment and investing heavily in new production methods. For instance, they are purchasing filling and forming machines to increase the output capacity.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global retort pouches market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, capacity, closure type, material type and application.

Breakup by Product Type:

  • Stand-up Pouches 
  • Spouted Pouches
  • Zipper Pouches 
  • Pillow Pack 
  • 3-Side Sealed

Based on the product type, the market has been segmented into stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, zipper pouches, pillow pack and 3-side sealed pouches. At present, stand-up pouches represent the most preferred product type.

Breakup by Capacity:

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

On the basis of the capacity, the market has been segregated into the low, medium and high segments. Medium capacity retort pouches currently exhibit a clear dominance in the market.

Breakup by Closure Type:

  • With Cap 
  • Without Cap

The market has been bifurcated on the basis of the closure type into retort pouches with cap and without cap. Presently, retort pouches without cap account for the majority of the total market share.

Breakup by Material Type:

  • Polypropylene
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Polyester
  • Nylon
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Others

Based on the material type, polypropylene holds the dominant share as it is used in the inner layer of retort pouches to provide strength and flexibility. Other major segments include aluminum foil, polyester, nylon and paper & paperboard.

Breakup by Application:

  • Food and Beverage
  • Healthcare

On the basis of the application, retort pouches are widely used in the food and beverage industry as they represent a durable, lightweight and cost-effective alternative to metal and glass cans for the packaging of processed food products.

Breakup by Region:

  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Latin America
     

On the geographical front, Asia Pacific represents the largest market, owing to the increasing working population and changing dietary patterns in the region.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., Berry Plastics Corporation, Mondi PLC, Amcor Limited, Sonoco Products Company, Astrapak Ltd, Coveris, Bemis Company, Inc, Tredegar Corporation, Sealed Air Corporation, Huhtamaki Group, Clifton Packaging Group Ltd., Foshan Nanhai LD Packaging Co., Ltd., Constantia Flexibles International GmbH, ProAmpac, Alliedflex Technologies Ltd., Flexi-Pack Ltd., etc.

Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Billion USD
Segment Coverage Product Type, Capacity, Closure Type, Material Type, Application, Region
Region Covered  Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa
Companies Covered Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., Berry Plastics Corporation, Mondi PLC, Amcor Limited, Sonoco Products Company, Astrapak Ltd, Coveris, Bemis Company, Inc, Tredegar Corporation, Sealed Air Corporation, Huhtamaki Group, Clifton Packaging Group Ltd., Foshan Nanhai LD Packaging Co., Ltd., Constantia Flexibles International GmbH, ProAmpac, Alliedflex Technologies Ltd., Flexi-Pack Ltd.
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Key Questions Answered in This Report

The global retort pouches market was valued at USD 2.0 Billion in 2024.

We expect the global retort pouches market to exhibit a CAGR of 6.55% during 2025-2033.

The rising adoption of retort pouch packaging across numerous organizations for brand differentiation, as these pouches offer aesthetic appeal, customizable packaging, and convenient labelling solutions, is primarily driving the global retort pouches market.

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations resulting in the temporary closure of numerous end-use industries for retort pouches.

Based on the product type, the global retort pouches market can be segmented into stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, zipper pouches, pillow pack, and 3-side sealed. Currently, stand-up pouches hold the majority of the total market share.

Based on the capacity, the global retort pouches market has been divided into low, medium, and high, where medium capacity retort pouches currently exhibit a clear dominance in the market.

Based on the closure type, the global retort pouches market can be categorized into with cap and without cap. Currently, without cap accounts for the majority of the global market share.

Based on the material type, the global retort pouches market has been segregated into polypropylene, aluminum foil, polyester, nylon, paper & paperboard, and others. Among these, polypropylene currently holds the largest market share.

Based on the application, the global retort pouches market can be bifurcated into food and beverage and healthcare. Currently, the food and beverage industry exhibits a clear dominance in the market.

On a regional level, the market has been classified into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America, where Asia Pacific currently dominates the global market.

Some of the major players in the global retort pouches market include Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., Berry Plastics Corporation, Mondi PLC, Amcor Limited, Sonoco Products Company, Astrapak Ltd, Coveris, Bemis Company, Inc, Tredegar Corporation, Sealed Air Corporation, Huhtamaki Group, Clifton Packaging Group Ltd., Foshan Nanhai LD Packaging Co., Ltd., Constantia Flexibles International GmbH, ProAmpac, Alliedflex Technologies Ltd., Flexi-Pack Ltd., etc.

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Retort Pouches Market Report by Product Type (Stand-up Pouches, Spouted Pouches, Zipper Pouches, Pillow Pack, 3-Side Sealed), Capacity (Low, Medium, High), Closure Type (With Cap, Without Cap), Material Type (Polypropylene, Aluminum Foil, Polyester, Nylon, Paper & Paperboard, and Others), Application (Food and Beverage, Healthcare), and Region 2025-2033
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