Global market valuation was derived through production volume mapping and revenue analysis across the value chain. The methodology included:
• Identification of 60+ key manufacturers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
• Product mapping across plastic films (polyethylene, polypropylene, PET, BOPP, EVOH barriers), paper & paperboard, aluminum foil, and biodegradable/bioplastic substrates
• Analysis of reported and modeled annual revenues specific to converted flexible packaging portfolios (bags, pouches, sachets, rollstock, lidding films)
• Coverage of manufacturers representing 65-70% of global market share in 2024, with triangulation against regional trade association production data
• Extrapolation using bottom-up (converting line capacity utilization × yield rates × regional ASP by material substrate) and top-down (raw material resin consumption × conversion value-add factors) approaches to derive segment-specific valuations for food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial applications