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Flexible packaging material markets see price volatility continuing into Q1 2025

The mixed bag of price fluctuations seen at the end of 2024 continued into the first three months of 2025. Polyethylene led the way in price increases as both HDPE and LDPE price increased by 3% and 4% respectively vs. Q4 2024, taking them to levels not seen since early 2023.

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Flexible packaging: sustainable, practical, indispensable

Flexible packaging has become an integral part of everyday life - whether for food, cosmetics or household products. But what makes them so special? The answer lies in their efficiency, resource conservation and practical handling.

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First ‘European FlexPack Summit’ was a great success

With the first European FlexPack Summit, which took place from 24-26 February in Barcelona, Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) brought together many key players from the industry. The event provided a new, relevant platform for the exchange of knowledge, market developments and industry challenges. The more than 130 participants from over 80 companies and organizations benefited from top-class presentations, in-depth discussions and numerous networking opportunities.

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Mixed picture for flexible packaging materials prices as 2024 ends

Prices of the basket of flexible packaging materials varied in the final quarter of 2024 as raw material cost fluctuations, supply chain issues and market uncertainty for some materials all had an effect.

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Price trends for flexible packaging materials vary in Q3 of 2024

Prices for flexible packaging materials in Europe showed a mixed development in the third quarter of 2024, influenced by fluctuations in the availability of raw materials, logistics and international markets.

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Improved demand and cost factors lead to rise in European flexible packaging prices in Q2 2024

The price of flexible packaging materials across Europe continued the slow increase seen in Q1 as demand continued to rise for most substrates in the three months to end June 2024. Prices were also affected by supply side cost rises for both raw materials and logistics services.

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