Stick Pouches Packaging Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Material (Plastic, Paper, Aluminum, and Others), By Capacity (Up to 5ml, 6ml to 10ml, 11ml to 15ml, and Above 15ml), By Filler (Powder, Liquid, and Tablets), By End-use Industry (Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care & Cosmetics, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Stick pouches, or stick packs, are flexible packaging characterized by their small size and narrow shape. They are typically used to pack dry powders (though occasionally some liquids, gels, and semi-solids) for convenient use on the go. They are the ideal package for single-serve applications, sample sizes, and products stocked at the point of purchase at retailers. The growing demand for stick packs in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry to pack single-serve powdered liquids is enhancing the global stick pouches packaging market.

• According to data published by the Flexible Packaging Organization, the flexible packaging industry was valued at USD 42.9 billion in the U.S., and food holds half the market share. The continuous increase in the demand for flexible packaging will enhance the growth of the stick pouches packaging market during the forecast period.

Stick packs are the lightest single dose package and the rising demand for such pouches in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industry to provide an exact portion without any spillage is enhancing the growth of the global stick pouches packaging market. Additionally, the stick pouches allow for practical and easy opening for the end consumer. This aspect offers the user high convenience during consumption, without problems such as drips and spills when using the product. Thus, due to their benefits and one-time application, the increasing demand for stick pouches in the personal care & cosmetic industry is bolstering the market growth.

Stick pouches are produced using bi or multi-layer laminates, with layers made from different materials to provide barrier and tear resistance. However, such formation is difficult to recycle in the same stream and ends up in landfills, increasing the packaging waste and impeding the growth of the global stick pouch packaging market.

The global economy has fallen during the pandemic as people were not ready for the shutdown of the marketplaces, retail stores, and manufacturing units. The stick pouches packaging market has moderate impacts as there was high demand for the pharmaceutical portioned medicines due to fear of getting infected. However, the demand from the personal care & cosmetics and food & beverage sector had seen negative impacts of COVID-19.

SEGMENTATION

KEY INSIGHTS

The report covers the following key insights:

• Recent Advancements in the Stick Pouches Packaging Market


• Key Industry Trends


• Regulatory Landscape for the Stick Pouches Packaging Market


• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Stick Pouches Packaging Market

ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL

Based on material, the market is segmented into plastic, paper, aluminum, and others.

The plastic segment holds the largest share in the global stick pouches packaging market. The material's flexibility, durability, and cost-effectiveness are major driving factors. In addition, the barrier properties against light, air, moisture, and tear resistance are some of the factors fueling the segment growth.

ANALYSIS BY CAPACITY

Based on capacity, the market is segmented into up to 5ml, 6ml to 10ml, 11ml to 15ml, and above 15ml.

6ml to 10ml is the dominating segment of the global stick pouches packaging market. The growing use of such stick pouches in the personal care & cosmetic industry and food & beverage industry for single-serve applications and providing samples is accelerating the growth of this segment.

ANALYSIS BY FILLER

Based on filler, the market is segmented into powder, liquid, and tablets.

The powder segment holds the largest share in the global stick pouches packaging market. The increasing consumption of powdered mixes such as tea, coffee, and sugar and nutritious unit dose solutions for a healthy lifestyle, is boosting the growth of this segment.

ANALYSIS BY END-USE INDUSTRY

Based on end-use industry, the market is segmented into food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care & cosmetics, and others.

The food & beverage segment dominates the global sick pouched packaging market. These are primarily used for packaging ready-portioned spices mix, powdered tea, coffee, and sugar. The increasing demand for stick pouches in commercial buildings such as corporate offices, schools, colleges, parties, and restaurants to serve a specific amount is driving the growth of this segment.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The stick pouches packaging market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America is the dominant region in the global stick pouches packaging market. The growing working population in the region, along with a busy lifestyle, has raised the demand for on-the-go consumable products, propelling the growth of this region.

The Asia Pacific market is rising significantly and will witness the fastest growth due to the growing urbanization and disposable income in the region, leading to the rising living standards of the people and the high consumption of food and beverages.

Europe is growing significantly due to the increasing demand from the pharmaceutical sector as the region's senior population is continuously growing. Latin America is experiencing lucrative growth due to the region's increasing demand for food & beverage and pharmaceutical products.

The Middle East & African region is projected to grow steadily due to the increasing prevalence of personal care & cosmetic products.

KEY PLAYERS COVERED

The report includes the profiles of key players such as Amcor plc, ePac Holdings, LLC, Constantia Flexibles, Losan Pharma, IMPAK CORPORATION, Huhtamaki, ProAmpac, Glenroy, Inc., Catalent, Inc, and Nellson.

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

• In June 2022, Constantia Flexible launched a recycle-ready mono-material-based laminate with improved chemical resistance for pharmaceutical products named PERPETUA ALTA. The laminates are polypropylene (P.P.) based and are a drop-in solution for existing packaging formats based on laminates such as stick packs, sachets, and strip packs.


• In April 2022, Amcor launched high shield laminates for its pharma packaging portfolio. The new packaging provides high barriers and requires high performance for the industry. These new high shield innovations include more sustainable pharmaceutical sachet, strip pack, and stick pack packaging, offering options in paper- and polyolefin-based materials.


• In December 2020, Skyepharma announced that it would offer oral solid dosage forms by acquiring a stick-pack filling line. This replaces the sachets and complements the existing oral unit-dose range of products. The company can produce compact, lightweight, convenient sticks up to 17 mm wide and 150 mm long. It can also respond to customers' increasing demand from the U.S., Europe, Brazil, and other countries.