Plastic Packaging Industry: Market Research Report

December 2011 | 239 pages | ID: P393AA47B4CEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

The global outlook series on the Plastic Packaging Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.

Illustrated with 30 fact-rich market data tables, the report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, and highlights latest trends and demand drivers.

Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States, Canada, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments.

Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1,618 companies worldwide.

Contents

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Functionality of Plastic Films in Packaging Applications
‘Convenience’ Factor Attracts Consumers
Continuous Innovation Expands Plastics’ Usage

2.TRENDS & ISSUES

Insatiable Appetite for Plastic Packaging

Table 1. World Market for Plastic (Rigid and Flexible) Packaging Materials and Products by Geographic Region – US, Europe, Canada, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Billion for the Years 2010 through 2015

Table 2. Worldwide Rigid Plastic Packaging Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand by Geographic Region - Western Europe, Asia Pacific (including Japan), North America, Central & South America, Eastern Europe, and Middle East & Africa

Table 3. Worldwide Flexible Plastic Packaging Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand by Geographic Region - Western Europe, Asia Pacific(including Japan), North America, Eastern Europe, Central & South America, and Middle East & Africa

Innovation, a Key Factor for Success of Plastic Packaging

Table 4. Worldwide Flexible Plastic Packaging Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Material Type

Plastic Packaging Evolves to Meet Consumer Demand
Plastic Packaging: Outlook

Table 5. Worldwide Plastics Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Production Volume by Geographic Region

Raw Materials for Flexible Plastic Packaging Witness Price Hike
Green Trend Makes Waves in Plastic Packaging Industry
Packaging Thermoformers Market Stages Gradual Recovery
Growing Demand for Sterile Packaging
Growth in the Computer Market to Propel Demand for Plastics
Rising Income Levels in Developing Markets Fuel Growth of Thermoplastics
Pre-Packed Food: Major Sector for Plastic Packaging
LLDPE Dominates Industrial Packaging

Table 6. World Market for Plastic Packaging Materials and Products (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenues by End-Use Segment – Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Personal Care, Household Products, and Others

Changing Consumer Demand Fuels Technological Innovations
Imposing of Regulations on Plastics
Health Concerns Related to Migration of Additives in Food Packaging Materials
Caution Against Plastics in Cooking, Heating and Refrigeration
Incentives Emerge as a Major Deciding Factor
PET is On the Rise
Plastic Packaging in Beverage Sector
Application of Plastic Packaging in Healthcare to Grow

3.ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES/CONCERNS

Chemical Health and Sustainability
Diversion of Plastic Waste for Environmental Safety
Plastic Packaging – A Growing Sector
PET Bottles – The Latest Fad

4.SELECT PLASTIC PACKAGING MATERIALS – MARKET ANALYSIS

Plastic Films – An Overview
Polyethylene Films
Overview

Table 7. World Market for Polyethylene Films (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenues by Product Segment – HDPE Films, LDPE Films, and LLDPE Films High Density Polyethylene

High Density Polyethylene

5.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/LAUNCHES

6.MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

7.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE36

1.THE UNITED STATES

Market Overview
Outlook

Table 8. US Market for Plastic Packaging Materials and Products (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenues by End-Use Segment – Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Personal Care, Household Products and Others

Flexible Packaging Plastics - An Snapshot
Market Trends
Plastic Packaging Competes Fiercely with Paper Packaging
US Plastic Packaging Sees Healthy Demand from Healthcare
Beverage Containers Stimulate Plastic Packaging Industry

Table 9. US Market for Plastic Beverage Container Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenues by End-Use – Soft Drink Container, Bottled Water Container, Fruit Beverage Container, Beer Container, and Others

Table 10. US Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Consumption by End-Use Application – Two Liter Soft Drink Bottles, Single Service Soft Drink Bottles, Food Containers, Fruit Juice and Tea Bottles, Health Care and Cosmetics Packaging, Water Bottles, Thermoformed Cups, One Liter Soft Drink Bottles, Liquor Bottles, and Others

Plastic Packaging for Foods On the Rise
Polyethylene: Rapidly Replacing Traditional Packaging Materials

Table 11. US Foamed Plastic Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Volumes by End-use Sectors- Construction, Packaging, Household Products, Motor Vehicles, and Other

Tie-layer Resins: Showing Increased Demand
Shift in Demographics and Habits Drives Plastic Packaging Market
Blister Packaging Spurs Pharmaceutical Market
Flexible Packaging: Ideal for Packaging Food
Consumer Seeks ‘Convenience’
Key Statistics:

Table 12. North American Plastic Packaging Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenue by Segments- Flexible, Rigid and Closures

Table 13. North American Flexible Plastic Packaging Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenue by Sub-segments- Sheets & Films, Bags and Pouches

Table 14. North American Rigid Plastic Packaging Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenue by Sub-segments- Sheets & Films, Bags and Pouches

Table 15. North American Rigid Plastic Packaging Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenue by End-use Products – Beverages, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care and Household Chemicals

2.EUROPE

Plastic Packaging: The Most Wanted

Table 16. European Market for Plastic Packaging Materials and Products (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenues by End-Use Segment – Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Personal Care, Household Products, and Others

Table 17. European World Market for Plastic (Rigid and Flexible) Packaging Materials and Products by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Billion for the Years 2010 through 2015

Market Trends
PE film Extrusion Recovers from Recession
Rigid Plastic Packaging in Greater Demand in Europe’s F&B Sector
PET Packaging Makes Inroads into European Beer Market
Penetration of PET Packaging Grows in Europe’s Solid Food Sector

Table 18. European Plastic Bottles Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Penetration by End-use Products - Industrial Chemicals, Household Chemicals, Still Waters, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Edible Oil, Sparkling Water, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy Products, Juices, and Others

Mineral Water & Household Cleaners Drive Demand for PET Bottles

Table 19. European Blow Molded Plastic Bottles Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand by End-use Products- Carbonated Soft Drinks, Still Water, Household Products, Dairy Products, Sparkling Water, Other Food Products, Juices, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals, and Alcoholic Beverages & Beer

HDPE One-Piece Plastic Closures Dominate European Market

Table 20. European Plastic Closures & Caps Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand by End-use Products - Still Water, Food, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Juices, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Other Beverages, Sparkling Water, Household Products and Others

2A.FRANCE

Market Overview

Table 21. French Plastic Film and Plastic Packaging Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenue by End-Use Sectors - Food & Agriculture, Cleaning Products, Beauty, Health & Personal Care, and Transport & Industry

Table 22. French Flexible Packaging Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenue by End-use Sectors - Food & Agriculture, Beauty, Health & Personal Care, Cleaning Products, and Transport & Industry

2B.GERMANY

German Plastics Packaging Industry Sees Healthy Growth

Table 23. German Plastics Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Consumption by End-Use Sector

Economic Crisis Stifles Growth in the Plastics Industry
Shift in Lifestyle Propels Plastic Packaging

2C.UNITED KINGDOM

Plastic Dominates the UK Packaging Market

Table 24. UK Market for Plastic Packaging Materials and Products (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenues by End-Use Segment – Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Personal Care, Household Products, and Others

Health Consciousness and Convenience: Prime Factors54 for Growth in Plastic Packaging
Growth in PET Bottles
Environmental Concerns

2D.REST OF EUROPE

Outlook

Table 25. Rest of Europe Market for Plastic (Rigid and Flexible) Packaging Materials and Products: Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

2DA.RUSSIA

Overview
PET Bottles Dominate Rigid Packaging Sector

2DB.SPAIN

Plastic Leads the Packaging Market
Change in Lifestyle Increases Demand for Packaged Food
Flexible Packaging – The Dominating Sector
Rigid Trails Flexible
PET Ranks Among the Leading Packaging Materials

3.ASIA-PACIFIC

Outlook

Table 26. Asia Pacific Market for Plastic (Rigid and Flexible) Packaging Materials and Products: Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Market Trends
South East Asian Market for Flexible Plastic Packaging Surges
Demand for Biodegradable Laminates to Rise in South East Asia
Key Statistics

Table 27. Malaysian Plastics Products Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand by Sectors – Packaging, Automotive, Electric & Electronic Components, Consumer & Industrial Products, and Others

3A.JAPAN

Market Trends
Flexible Packaging for Packaged Food
Impact of Changing Consumer Habits

Table 28. Japanese Market for Plastic Packaging Materials and Products (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Revenues by End-Use Segment – Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Personal Care, Household Products, and Others

Manufacturers to Focus on Individual Needs
PET Overcomes Constraints and All Set to Record Exceptional Growth
Increasing Number of Smaller Households Promote Diversification
Growth in Convenient Rigid Plastic Sales to Maintain Overall Growth

3B.CHINA

Government Ban Affects Plastic Packaging Market Adversely
Chinese Transfusion Industry Adopts Plastic Packaging
Chinese Plastic Packaging Set to Soar
Pricing: Primary Factor for Packaging
Flexible Plastics – Poised for Growth
PET Fancy Takes Over Chinese Consumer Market
Plastic Refill Pouches to Grow67Plastic Containers Takes Giant Strides

3C.INDIA

Consumer Retail Fires Demand for Flexible Plastic Packaging
Indian Government Imposes Restrictions on Plastic Packaging
Flexible Packaging Replaces Rigid Packaging in Retail Shelf
Indian Plastic Packaging Industry Set to Surge Ahead
Change in Lifestyle: A Major Growth Factor
Health Concerns Drive Market for Plastic Packaging
Economical Price Pushes Flexible Packaging Sector
Rural Marketing Pushing Demand for Sachets

3D.INDONESIA

Resurrection of the Indonesian Packaging Industry
Plastic – Primary Form of Flexible Packaging in Indonesia71Rigid Plastic Emerging as the Low Cost Alternative
Increasing Share of Multinationals in the Indonesian Packaging Industry

4.LATIN AMERICA

Overview

Table 29. Latin American Market for Plastic (Rigid and Flexible) Packaging Materials and Products: Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

4A.BRAZIL

Overview
Market Trends
Brazil’s Flexible Plastic Packaging Market to Witness Growth
PET Plastic Bottles’ Foray into Soft Drinks Sector
Flexible Plastic Packaging Leading the Packaged Food Sector
Mounting Raw Material Costs Likely to Hamper Growth

4B.MEXICO

Flexible Plastic Packaging Dominates the Market
Rigid Plastic – The High Growth Sector in Mexico
Closures – In for High Demand
Packaged Food Heads the Charts

5.REST OF WORLD

Outlook

Table 30. Rest of World Market for Plastic (Rigid and Flexible) Packaging Materials and Products: Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Market Trends
Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Flourishes in MENA
South African Plastic Packaging Market on Upward Path
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