Confectionery products include chocolates, biscuits, bakery products, and candies. The global confectionery packaging market size was valued at over $19 USD billion in 2018, with increasing demand for sweet food items in emerging economies, fueling the market growth. The plastic segment in the material type category is estimated to be valued at over $7 USD billion in 2027 with a CAGR of ~3%.
Confectionery dealers are searching for packaging vendors who can provide innovative and artistically appealing packaging. Lightweight materials are increasingly popular. Growing demand for recyclable packaging materials is another market trend. Laminates based on Pack ‘N’ Cycle LC films are suitable for flow wrap packaging of products such as energy bars and chocolate bars, while laminates based on Pack ‘N’ Cycle EL films are recommended for larger bulk packs, both allowing recyclability in the PE stream. Polyphane Twist is Polysack’s recyclable option for twist wrap of hard candies, toffees, and chocolates.
The Pillow Bag format is the industry standard for lower to medium weight packaging and will be mostly formed on VFFS lines.
The Flow Pack / Flow Wrap is used for food products such as snack bars and dry pastries and in the wet wipes market.
Polyphane Twist is brands' preferred solution for single-packed confectionery goods.
