Market overview
The global vacuum pouch market is worth USD 4.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 7.0 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Nylon/polyethylene is the largest by material segment.
| Scope | Vacuum pouches and bags for packing meat, cheese, seafood, ready meals and non-food items, including barrier and skin pouches and chamber and nozzle vacuum bags for retail and industrial use. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging |
| Value 2025 | USD 3.9 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 4.1 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 7.0 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 81,881 million pieces |
| Volume 2036 | 133,059 million pieces |
| Average price 2026 | USD 0.05 per piece |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Vacuum Pouch market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 4.1 bn |
| 2027 | USD 4.3 bn |
| 2028 | USD 4.6 bn |
| 2029 | USD 4.8 bn |
| 2030 | USD 5.1 bn |
| 2031 | USD 5.4 bn |
| 2032 | USD 5.7 bn |
| 2033 | USD 6.0 bn |
| 2034 | USD 6.3 bn |
| 2035 | USD 6.7 bn |
| 2036 | USD 7.0 bn |
Vacuum Pouch market segmentation
By material
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon/polyethylene | 56.0% | 55.8% | USD 2.3 bn | 5.5% |
| Polyester based | 14.0% | 13.3% | USD 576 mn | 5.0% |
| EVOH barrier | 20.0% | 21.9% | USD 823 mn | 6.5% |
| Other | 10.0% | 9.1% | USD 411 mn | 4.5% |
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber vacuum pouches | 46.0% | 43.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 4.8% |
| Skin and shrink bags | 28.0% | 27.4% | USD 1.2 bn | 5.3% |
| Embossed and external-vacuum bags | 16.0% | 17.2% | USD 658 mn | 6.3% |
| Sous-vide and cook-in pouches | 10.0% | 12.4% | USD 411 mn | 7.8% |
By end use
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat, poultry and seafood | 44.0% | 41.8% | USD 1.8 bn | 5.0% |
| Cheese and dairy | 16.0% | 15.2% | USD 658 mn | 5.0% |
| Ready meals and produce | 16.0% | 17.5% | USD 658 mn | 6.5% |
| Non-food and industrial | 14.0% | 14.0% | USD 576 mn | 5.5% |
| Home and retail use | 10.0% | 11.5% | USD 411 mn | 7.0% |
By pouch thickness
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 70 microns | 26.0% | 24.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 4.7% |
| 70 to 100 microns | 44.0% | 43.0% | USD 1.8 bn | 5.3% |
| Above 100 microns | 30.0% | 33.0% | USD 1.2 bn | 6.5% |
By pouch shape
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat pouches | 60.0% | 56.0% | USD 2.5 bn | 4.8% |
| Stand-up pouches | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 494 mn | 7.1% |
| Gusseted bags | 16.0% | 17.0% | USD 658 mn | 6.1% |
| Rolls for external vacuum | 12.0% | 13.0% | USD 494 mn | 6.3% |
Top 25 countries for vacuum pouch by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 72.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 699 mn | 17.0% | USD 1.4 bn | 7.5% |
| 2 | United States | USD 658 mn | 16.0% | USD 1.0 bn | 4.5% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 329 mn | 8.0% | USD 492 mn | 4.1% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 247 mn | 6.0% | USD 330 mn | 3.0% |
| 5 | France | USD 206 mn | 5.0% | USD 309 mn | 4.2% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | USD 206 mn | 5.0% | USD 323 mn | 4.6% |
| 7 | Brazil | USD 165 mn | 4.0% | USD 295 mn | 6.0% |
| 8 | India | USD 165 mn | 4.0% | USD 394 mn | 9.1% |
| 9 | Italy | USD 165 mn | 4.0% | USD 246 mn | 4.1% |
| 10 | Spain | USD 123 mn | 3.0% | USD 190 mn | 4.4% |
| 11 | Canada | USD 114 mn | 2.8% | USD 202 mn | 6.0% |
| 12 | Netherlands | USD 103 mn | 2.5% | USD 166 mn | 4.8% |
| 13 | Belgium | USD 94 mn | 2.3% | USD 150 mn | 4.8% |
| 14 | Australia | USD 85 mn | 2.1% | USD 152 mn | 6.0% |
| 15 | Poland | USD 77 mn | 1.9% | USD 138 mn | 5.9% |
| 16 | Sweden | USD 70 mn | 1.7% | USD 112 mn | 4.9% |
| 17 | Switzerland | USD 64 mn | 1.6% | USD 103 mn | 4.9% |
| 18 | Austria | USD 58 mn | 1.4% | USD 93 mn | 4.9% |
| 19 | Denmark | USD 53 mn | 1.3% | USD 84 mn | 4.8% |
| 20 | Ireland | USD 48 mn | 1.2% | USD 85 mn | 6.0% |
| 21 | Portugal | USD 43 mn | 1.1% | USD 70 mn | 4.9% |
| 22 | Norway | USD 40 mn | 1.0% | USD 63 mn | 4.8% |
| 23 | New Zealand | USD 36 mn | 0.9% | USD 64 mn | 6.0% |
| 24 | Turkey | USD 32 mn | 0.8% | USD 71 mn | 8.1% |
| 25 | Thailand | USD 30 mn | 0.7% | USD 65 mn | 8.1% |
| Rest of world | USD 206 mn | 5.0% | USD 356 mn | 5.6% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Sealed Air
- Amcor
- Berry Global
- Mondi
- Plastopil
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Winpak
- ProAmpac
- Schur Flexibles
- Bischof + Klein
- Südpack
- Transcontinental Packaging
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Flexopack
- Wipak
- Coveris
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the vacuum pouch market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by material, by type, by end use, by pouch thickness, by pouch shape. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the vacuum pouch market?
The global vacuum pouch market is estimated at USD 3.9 bn in 2025 and USD 4.1 bn in 2026.
How fast will the vacuum pouch market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 7.0 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 2.9 bn.
Which country is the largest market for vacuum pouch?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 699 mn in 2026, 17.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 41.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 9.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which vacuum pouch segment is largest?
In the by material split, Nylon/polyethylene is the largest segment with 56.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading vacuum pouch companies?
Global leaders include Sealed Air, Amcor, Berry Global, Mondi.
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