Increasing use of plastic packaging in widespread applications, including food and beverages, personal care, household care, consumer electronics, and construction, is likely to drive industry growth over the forecast period. The Global Plastic Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 269.6 billion by 2025 and will register a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Higher demand for flexible and functional packaging, largely for packaged food, frozen foods and beverages, is projected to positively impact segment growth in the near future. Furthermore, rapidly increasing use of rigid packaging containers and canisters for industrial applications in construction, energy, and automotive sectors is expected to benefit market growth over the forecast period. Increasing penetration of bottles and pouches in medical applications is also expected to benefit market growth. These products are being used for storage in the for