United Kingdom Flexitank Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Layer Type (Single Layer, and Multi-layer), By Application (Foodstuffs, Chemicals, Oils, Industrial Products, Pharmaceutical Goods, and Others), and UK Flexitank Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Flexitank Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Flexitank Market Size Was Estimated at USD 32.5 Million in 2024
• The UK Flexitank Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 22.34% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Flexitank Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 298.7 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Flexitank Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 298.7 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 22.34% from 2025 to 2035. The increasing demand for cost-effective bulk liquid transport across industries like food, chemicals, and beverages. Rising global trade and a push for eco-friendly logistics solutions are further boosting adoption. Additionally, innovations enhancing payload capacity and operational efficiency support market expansion.

Market Overview

The UK flexitank market refers to a flexible and affordable option for the transportation of bulk liquid, allowing the transport of non-hazardous liquids for transportation in a container. Flexitanks typically consist of several layers of polyethylene with an additional external layer for strength, and make dry freight containers into suitable liquid transporters. Furthermore, flexitanks are flexible and effective, that they increasingly popular for liquids ranging from industrial chemicals to wine and edible oils. Flexitanks are known throughout the UK as an option for liquid logistics, with the Container Owners Association (COA) guidelines for manufacture, installation, and use to keep flexitanks under control.

Growing international trade and the need for effective liquid transportation in sectors including food, drinks, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals are driving the UK flexitank market's expansion. Flexitanks simplify logistics and lower labour costs by providing an affordable, simple-to-install option for moving a variety of non-hazardous liquids. They are a favoured substitute for conventional techniques due to their adaptability and adherence to safety and environmental regulations. Adoption is also fuelled by a growing desire for safe and environmentally friendly transportation solutions. Expanding uses outside of traditional industries, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture, are also driving market expansion. The necessity for flexible, dependable, and safe liquid logistics solutions in various sectors emphasises the benefits of flexitanks. They are becoming more essential in a variety of industries due to their flexibility to adapt to different kinds of cargo, which increases their market presence and potential.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK flexitank market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom flexitank market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom flexitank market.

Driving Factors

The surge in the demand for flexitanks is mainly due to their increased payload capacity, typically up to 24 tons in a standard 20-foot container, which thereby increases shipping efficiency and reduces transportation costs. Flexitanks are making a huge impact on the bulk liquid transportation market by offering a very practical and safe solution for industries like food and beverage, chemicals, and agriculture. Flexitanks offer a safe, practical, and more cost-effective way to make bulk liquid shipments and improve responsiveness and scale for supply chain operations. As global trade continues to increase, more consumers and producers are drawn to flexitanks because they offer so many logistical and economic advantages.

Restraining Factors

Handling and loading challenges limit flexitank market growth, as their use requires trained personnel and special equipment. If flexitanks are not handled properly, leaks or damage may result, presenting safety and operational issues. The complexities of handling and loading constitute an additional cost and may decrease the adoption of multi-trip flexitanks. Standardization of procedures, training, and continued improvement of design and usability is needed to eliminate uncertainty and support market demand. These factors hamper the flexitank market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom flexitank market share is classified into layer type and application.

• The multi-layer segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom flexitank market is segmented by layer type into single-layer, and multi-layer. Among these, the multi-layer segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The advantages of multilayer solutions over monolayer ones are substantial. For the transportation of bulk liquids, these include strength and durability. By acting as moisture and oxygen barriers, the multilayer tanks prevent the cargo from becoming polluted.

• The foodstuffs segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom flexitank market is segmented by application into foodstuffs, chemicals, oils, industrial products, pharmaceutical goods, and others. Among these, the foodstuffs segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. In developing markets, increased food product consumption coupled with the growth of retail chains, especially hypermarkets and supermarkets, is driving the projected growth of the segment. This segment is defined by the various products it encompasses, including fruit juices, concentrates, vegetable oils, palm oils, fish oils, edible oils, sorbitol, fructose, coconut oils, egg liquid, malt extract, maize oil, sauces, purees, and bakery and confectionery products.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom flexitank market and a with comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Braid Logistics UK Ltd
• SIA Flexitanks Ltd
• Bulk Liquid Solutions
• Trans Ocean Bulk Logistics
• K Tank Supply Ltd. 
• Mak & Williams Flexitank Supply Ltd
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom flexitank market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Flexitank Market, By Layer Type

• Single Layer
• Multi-layer

United Kingdom Flexitank Market, By Application

• Foodstuffs
• Chemicals
• Oils
• Industrial Products
• Pharmaceutical Goods
• Others