According to MarketandMarkets' report "Retort Packaging Market by Type (Pouches, Trays, and Cartons), Material (PET, Polypropylene, Aluminum foil, PA, PE, and Paperboard), End-use (Food and Beverages), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025," the retort packaging market is projected to grow from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $4.5 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2020 to 2025. The market is projected to grow following the surge in demand for more convenient food packaging from consumers which aligns with their day to day life.
Pouches by type accounted for the largest market share among all the types of retort packaging because of the increase in demand for the pouches from the ready to eat or ready meals manufacturers. These retort pouches have properties such as high strength, flexibility, and lightweight, which has made it a significant alternative to tin cans. Retort pouches use 5% less traditional materials than tin cans and it also preserves food for longer time
Polypropylene, by material, led the retort packaging market in 2019, in terms of value and volume. Polypropylene is used in the inner layer of the retort package which acts as heat sealant materials. Other properties include high strength, transparent, glossy film and high puncture resistance. The growth of polypropylene is attributed to the increasing demand for retort pouches from the ready meal industry.
APAC region is projected to lead the retort packaging market, in terms of both value and volume from 2020 to 2025. An increase in demand for retort packages in emerging economies as well as a boost in demand for convenient products from consumer drives the investments of manufacturers to develop unique & innovative packaging solutions. This, in turn, increases the demand for retort packages and is further expected to boost the market in the APAC region.