Africa Flexible Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Africa Flexible Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Material (Plastic, Paper, and Aluminum Foil), Product Type (Bags, Pouches, Wraps and Films, and Other Product Types), End User (Food, Beverage, Beauty and Personal Care, Home Care, Pharmaceutical, and Other End Users), and Country. The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Africa Flexible Packaging Market Size

Africa Flexible Packaging Market Size
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Africa Flexible Packaging Market Analysis

The Africa Flexible Packaging Market size is worth USD 2.33 Billion in 2025, growing at an 5.37% CAGR and is forecast to hit USD 3.02 Billion by 2030.

  • Surging demand from the packaging industry and a growing preference for consumer goods are poised to drive the growth of the flexible packaging market in Africa in the coming years. As consumer perceptions and interactions with packaging evolve, there is a notable shift toward sustainability. This shift is leading to a decline in traditional rigid packaging solutions, making way for innovative and sustainable flexible packaging options. Furthermore, the rising preference for user-friendly packaging and superior product protection underscores the growing traction of flexible packaging as a viable and cost-effective choice.
  • Africa is witnessing a surge in demand for primary food items. Its growing population and rising incomes drive this demand, leading to increased imports of food and feed grains, soybean, cotton, and meat. Furthermore, food processing is pivotal in bolstering local economies, forging supplier connections for millions of small-scale farmers, and boosting rural incomes, especially in Eastern and Southern Africa. As urbanization accelerates and the population expands, the appetite for processed food continues growing, presenting a lucrative opportunity for the flexible packaging market.
  • Innovations have paved the way for developing sustainable and tailored flexible packaging solutions, fueling a remarkable surge in the market. In Africa, the imports of food and consumer goods constitute a substantial portion of the region's flexible packaging market. The increasing demand for packaged and retail foods is boosting the market growth.
  • Additionally, in the region's channel distribution, modern retailers are increasingly dominating. Over the past two years in Egypt, there has been a notable shift from traditional grocery retailers and open markets to supermarkets and hypermarkets. Leading the charge, hypermarkets have recorded significant growth in their value share, creating an opportunity for economical bulk packaging that would drive the market.
  • However, African nations are taking decisive steps against pollution by banning specific plastic products. Nigeria is a leading contributor to global plastic pollution, producing over 2.5 million tons of plastic waste yearly. In June 2024, Nigeria, aligning with several other African nations, announced its commitment to combat the global plastic crisis by instituting a ban on single-use plastics. This move is poised to influence the broader flexible packaging market.

Africa Flexible Packaging Industry Overview

The African flexible packaging market is moderately consolidated, with significant players such as Hana Packaging Limited, PrimePak Industries Nigeria Ltd, Aristocrat Industries Ltd, Constantia Afripack Flexibles Ltd, and Huhtamaki Group occupying most of the market share. The regional companies are forming multiple partnerships and mergers to increase their market share.

  • January 2024 - Constantia Afripack Flexibles Ltd, in partnership with a South African customer, received a WorldStar Packaging Award for its "Comfort Fabric Softener and Sunlight Fabric Softener Pouches" in the 'Packaging Materials and Components' category. This achievement stands as a pivotal moment in Constantia Flexibles' journey. The pouches feature EcoLam, an innovative, recyclable mono-PE laminate known for its superior printability. Produced at Constantia Afripack, Constantia Flexibles' facility in South Africa, EcoLam is crafted from oriented polyethylene (OPE) using a specialized extrusion process, ensuring seamless processing of the mono-material, showing the company's priority on material innovations.
  • December 2023 - Huhtamaki Group, a provider of flexible packaging solutions in Africa, revised its growth strategy for 2030. The updated strategy emphasizes boosting profitability in its core business while innovating sustainable packaging solutions for further expansion. In line with this, the food packaging manufacturer initiated a three-year program to accelerate its strategy's implementation and bolster its profitability. This move shows the company's emphasis on sustainable packaging innovations to remain competitive.

Africa Flexible Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Hana Packaging Limited

  2. PrimePak Industries Nigeria Ltd

  3. Constantia Afripack Flexibles Ltd

  4. Huhtamaki Group

  5. Aristocrat Industries Ltd

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Africa Flexible Packaging Market News

  • May 2024: Austria-based plastic packaging and recycling firm Alpla Group entered a strategic partnership with South Africa-based Re-Purpose. The partnership is expected to boost polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic recycling in South Africa.
  • December 2023: Amcor Flexibles South Africa (AFSA) announced its plans to acquire Nampak's flexible packaging business. Post-acquisition, Amcor is expected to gain sole control over Nampak Flexibles, solidifying its position as South Africa's market leader in flexible packaging. Nampak Flexibles caters to a diverse clientele, spanning domestic and prominent multinational players in the food and beverage, pharma/healthcare, and home care industries.
  • December 2023: INDEVCO Flexible Packaging, the manufacturing division specializing in flexible plastic and compounding within the INDEVCO Group, planned to participate in the Egyplast Exhibition. Throughout the exhibition, INDEVCO Flexible Packaging is expected to present its expansion plan in Egypt under the Sanita - Plastic Division alongside its distinguished brand, MicroMB. MicroMB is projected to showcase an extensive portfolio featuring fillers, masterbatches, additives, recycled resins, and compound polymers.

Africa Flexible Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 Impact of Microeconomic Factors on the Industry

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 The Increased Demand for Convenient Packaging
    • 5.1.2 Longer Shelf Life and Changing Lifestyle of People
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Concerns Related to the Environment and Recycling

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Material
    • 6.1.1 Plastic
    • 6.1.2 Paper
    • 6.1.3 Aluminium Foil
  • 6.2 By Product
    • 6.2.1 Bags
    • 6.2.2 Pouches
    • 6.2.3 Wraps and Films
    • 6.2.4 Other Products
  • 6.3 By End User
    • 6.3.1 Food
    • 6.3.2 Beverage
    • 6.3.3 Beauty and Personal Care
    • 6.3.4 Home Care
    • 6.3.5 Pharmaceutical
    • 6.3.6 Other End User
  • 6.4 By Country
    • 6.4.1 South Africa
    • 6.4.2 Nigeria
    • 6.4.3 Egypt
    • 6.4.4 Morocco
    • 6.4.5 Kenya
    • 6.4.6 Rest of Africa

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Hana Packaging Limited
    • 7.1.2 Sonnex Packaging Nigeria Ltd
    • 7.1.3 Colpak Pty Ltd
    • 7.1.4 PrimePak Industries Nigeria Ltd
    • 7.1.5 Aristocrat Industries Ltd
    • 7.1.6 CTP Flexibles Ltd
    • 7.1.7 Constantia Afripack Flexibles Ltd
    • 7.1.8 Huhtamaki Group
    • 7.1.9 Amcor Group
    • 7.1.10 Berry Global
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Africa Flexible Packaging Industry Segmentation

Flexible packaging is one of the most prominent packaging techniques used by major vendors across various end-user verticals. It is due to its superior quality, such as increased shelf life. Furthermore, it is the most economical packaging method for distributing and preserving food items, pharmaceutical products, and other consumables.

The African flexible packaging market is segmented by material (plastic, paper, and aluminum foil), product type (bags, pouches, wraps and films, and other product types), end user (food, beverage, beauty and personal care, home care, pharmaceutical, and other end users), and country. The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Material Plastic
Paper
Aluminium Foil
By Product Bags
Pouches
Wraps and Films
Other Products
By End User Food
Beverage
Beauty and Personal Care
Home Care
Pharmaceutical
Other End User
By Country South Africa
Nigeria
Egypt
Morocco
Kenya
Rest of Africa
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Africa Flexible Packaging Market Research FAQs

How big is the Africa Flexible Packaging Market?

The Africa Flexible Packaging Market size is worth USD 2.33 billion in 2025, growing at an 5.37% CAGR and is forecast to hit USD 3.02 billion by 2030.

What is the current Africa Flexible Packaging Market size?

In 2025, the Africa Flexible Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 2.33 billion.

Who are the key players in Africa Flexible Packaging Market?

Hana Packaging Limited, PrimePak Industries Nigeria Ltd, Constantia Afripack Flexibles Ltd, Huhtamaki Group and Aristocrat Industries Ltd are the major companies operating in the Africa Flexible Packaging Market.

What years does this Africa Flexible Packaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Africa Flexible Packaging Market size was estimated at USD 2.20 billion. The report covers the Africa Flexible Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Africa Flexible Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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