The markets for flexible packaging materials recorded some minor price decreases across the substrates in the third quarter of 2025. Aluminium foil (7 micron) showed particularly pronounced reductions, alongside BOPA, BOPP and BOPET films. While one-side coated paper (60 g/m²) remained stable, HDPE and LDPE continued the weaker trends seen during the first half of the year.

While prices for one-side coated paper (60 g/m²) increased by 2% compared to Q1 2025, confirming the upward trend, other materials experienced slight price declines: aluminium foil (7 micron) fell by 4%, BOPA film (15 micron) by 1%, and PET film (12 micron) by 2% compared to the previous quarter. BOPP film (20 micron) remained price stable. HDPE prices fell by 2%, while LDPE remained at the previous quarter’s level. This is according to recent data from Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE).

With a clear year’s run-up, the course is set for interpack: the Hot Topics are in place with Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials and Future Skills, and they reflect the sector’s most pressing challenges and drivers of innovation. Visitors can again look forward to fully booked trade fair premises.

Lecta is firmly committed to delivering innovative and more sustainable products that support a circular economy. Our broad range of​ flexible packaging papers, made from natural, recyclable, and renewable raw materials, is designed to protect product integrity with optimal barrier properties. The launch of Creaset HGP reflects this, creating packaging solutions that meet the evolving demands of today's consumers.

Tracking a global economy still recovering from successive shocks and post-Covid stock adjustments, Europe’s pulp and paper sector had a positive year in 2024, as shown by the Cepi preliminary statistics report published today. But looming global trade wars, geopolitical instability, and new EU energy and industry policies to be unveiled this month, hold the potentiaTracking a global economy still recovering from successive shocks and post-Covid stock adjustments, Europe’s pulp and paper sector had a positive year in 2024, as shown by the Cepi preliminary statistics report published today. But looming global trade wars, geopolitical instability, and new EU energy and industry policies to be unveiled this month, hold the potential for profound impact.

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With almost 30 years of expertise and know how Eurasia Packaging Istanbul plays a significant role in contributing to the constant development of the Turkish packaging industry.

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