France Plastic Packaging Market Size

France Plastic Packaging Market Analysis

France Plastic Packaging market is expected to register a CAGR of 2.21% over the forecast period.

• The usage of rigid plastics in food packaging continues to be significantly influenced by the rising trend toward mobility and convenience. Additionally, the use of PET bottles is driven by the rise in on-the-go consumption and the demand for portion control. Further, hot beverages would continue to be the primary driver of flexible packaging material utilization during the projection period. Increased demand for feminine hygiene products would drive flexible packaging growth through the forecast period.
• Moreover, the main attributes driving the use of rigid plastics across industries in the country are their affordability, toughness, portability, and low weight. The expansion of flexible packaging is also driven by its affordability, adaptability to various forms and sizes, and simplicity of closing.
• The increasing regulations in the country against the use of plastic are anticipated to affect the market for plastic packaging in the country. For instance, in December 2020, the French Parliament's lower chamber passed a law to ban all single-use plastic products and packaging after 2040 and a raft of measures to ramp up reuse and recycling. Various environmentalists complained that the 2040 deadline, plus targets for ending the use of plastic cups, plates, cutlery, and straws, starting in 2021 instead of 2020, as initially planned, needs to be faster.
• The country has been witnessing a mixed environment for the use and ban of plastic. The environment ministry said on October 11, 2021, that France will ban plastic packaging for nearly all fruit and vegetables from January 2022 to reduce plastic waste. According to estimates, 37% of fruits and vegetables are sold packaged, and it is anticipated that the move will stop more than one billion unnecessary plastic packaging items from being produced annually.
• Further, the growing concerns regarding the use of plastics across various end-user industries and among their customers are affecting the use of plastics. For instance, the cosmetic vendors in the country are keen on tackling the industry's plastic problem; hence, they are developing sustainable solutions for major players.
• Moreover, recently, France banned plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables. By the end of June this year, plastic packing for cherry tomatoes, green beans, and peaches will be prohibited. Endives, asparagus, mushrooms, certain salads, and herbs will no longer be sold in plastic packaging by the end of next year. By June 2026, plastic will no longer be used to market raspberries, strawberries, and other delicate berries.
• Owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, Food & Beverage companies developed response actions and practical plans to mitigate their risk and prepare to deal with the coronavirus's effects. These plans included establishing an interdisciplinary crisis response team of personnel from all aspects of the business to identify, assess, and manage the risk presented. Further, the Russia-Ukraine war had an impact on the overall packaging ecosystem.