Packaging

Mike Richardson
Meet Mike Richardson

Senior Industry Analyst

Packaging analyst Mike Richardson takes a few fun minutes to share a bit of what he learned while writing the new editions of Global Caps & Closures and World Wine Packaging.

Freedonia industry market research on Packaging covers a broad range of packaging materials (e.g., paper, plastic, metal) and applications (e.g., protective packaging, food containers). In each case various factors affecting demand are considered such as renewability, life style, distribution, end use product demand and other related issues. Freedonia's Packaging industry market research studies include market size, forecasts, product and market segmentations, related economic indicator and regulatory analysis, market share estimates, a discussion of industry structure, and profiles of the leading companies.

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  • Merger Impact Report: Amcor Ltd/Bemis

    IR13

    This new Acquisition Impact report from Freedonia analyzes Amcor Ltd.'s proposed acquisition of Bemis Company and prospects for the combined operations....

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  • Global Cups & Lids

    3656

    This industry study presents historical demand data (2007, 2012 and 2017) and forecasts for 2022 by product (drinking cups, packaging and other cups, and lids) and market (food & beverage packaging, foodservice, retail and other). The study also evalu...

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    313 Pages
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    $6,500

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  • Pouches

    3665

    This study presents historical data (2007, 2012, and 2017) and forecasts for 2022 by pouch type (pillow, four-side seal, three-side seal, stand-up), food and beverage markets (beverages; candy & snacks; cheese; fresh produce; meat, poultry, & seafood;...

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    199 Pages
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    $5,500

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  • Produce Packaging

    3632

    This industry study presents historical demand data (2007, 2012 and 2017) and forecasts for 2022 by product (corrugated boxes, flexible packaging, plastic containers, trays, RPCs, wood crates, foam boxes, and molded pulp baskets) and application (vege...

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    231 Pages
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    $5,500

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  • Pressure Sensitive Tapes

    3645

    This study presents historical data (2007, 2012, and 2017) and forecasts for 2022 by product (adhesive transfer, carton sealing, double-sided, duct, electrical, foil, masking, medical, strapping & bundling, and surface protection), market (building & ...

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    166 Pages
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    $5,500

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  • Global Bulk Packaging by Product and Market, 3rd Edition

    3612

    This industry study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by product (flexible – including shipping sacks, film wrap, FIBCs, strapping, liners, roll wrap; and rigid – drums, pails, bulk boxes, RIBCs, material han...

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    286 Pages
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    $6,300

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  • Global Pharmaceutical Packaging by Product and Region, 12th Edition

    3591

    This study presents historical data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by product (plastic bottles, blister packaging, prefillable syringes, parenteral vials and ampuls, prefillable inhalers, pouches, tubes, IV containers, glass bottles and ...

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    345 Pages
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    $6,700

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  • Foodservice Single-Use Products in the US by Product and Market

    3543

    This industry study presents historical data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by product (containers, lids & domes, wraps, bags, cups, dinnerware, napkins, and utensils) and market (eating & drinking, retail establishments, institutional,...

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    173 Pages
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    $5,600

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  • Global Plastic Caps & Closures by Product, Market and Region

    3595

    This industry study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by region, product (threaded, unthreaded, dispensing, and child resistant), and market (beverages, food, pharmaceuticals, and other). The study also evalu...

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    239 Pages
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    $4,900

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  • Protective Packaging in the US by Product and Market, 9th Edition

    3544

    This industry study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by product (flexible, foam, and rigid) and market (durable goods manufacturing, nondurable goods manufacturing, e-commerce). The study also evaluates com...

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    159 Pages
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  • Global Caps & Closures by Region, Product and Market, 9th Edition

    3538

    This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts for 2021 by region, product (plastic, metal, rubber, and cork), and market (beverages, food, pharmaceuticals, and other). The study also evaluates company market share and ...

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    277 Pages
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  • Stretch & Shrink Film in the US by Product, Market and Resin

    3561

    This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts (2021) by product (wrap, hoods, bags, labels), market (storage and distribution – pallet unitization and bundling; product packaging – food, paper and textile products, be...

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    159 Pages
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    $5,200

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  • Paper & Paperboard: United States

    FF25011

    This report forecasts US paper and paperboard production and demand in short tons to 2021. Total production is segmented by product in terms of: unbleached kraft paperboard, recycled paperboard, solid bleached paperboard, semichemical paperboard, prin...

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    33 Pages
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    $750

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  • Packaging Films in the US by Market and Resin

    3529

    This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts (2021) by market (meat, poultry, and seafood; snack food; baked goods; produce; dairy products; candy and confections; frozen food; grain mill products; pet food; beverage...

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    191 Pages
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    $5,300

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  • Barrier Films Market in the US by Type, Market and Resin

    3513

    This presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, 2016) and forecasts (2021) by barrier film type (oxygen and other gas, moisture, corrosion), market (food packaging, pharmaceutical and medical products, construction, primary metal products, electroni...

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    165 Pages
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  • Poultry Packaging Market in the US

    3503

    This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecasts (2021) by product (corrugated boxes, trays, folding cartons, cans, paperboard sleeves, plastic containers, blister packs, foil containers, glass jars, plastic film, bags, p...

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    196 Pages
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    $4,900

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  • Meat Packaging Market in the US by Product, Market and Application

    3495

    This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and forecast (2021) by product (corrugated boxes, trays, folding cartons, cans, paperboard sleeves, plastic containers, blister packs, foil containers, glass jars, plastic film, bags, po...

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    219 Pages
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  • Recovered Paper: United States

    FF25019

    This report forecasts the total recovery of post-consumer paper from the US municipal solid waste (MSW) stream in short tons to 2021. For comparison, this report also forecasts the total generation of post-consumer paper in the MSW stream to 2021. Tot...

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    20 Pages
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    $750

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  • Recovered Packaging: United States

    FF30051

    This report forecasts total recovery of post-consumer packaging from the US municipal solid waste (MSW) stream in short tons to 2021. For comparison, this report also forecasts the total generation of post-consumer packaging in the MSW stream. Total p...

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    25 Pages
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    $750

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  • World Pressure Sensitive Tapes

    3447

    World Pressure Sensitive Tapes presents historical data (2005, 2010 and 2015) plus forecasts (2020 and 2025) for supply and demand, as well as demand by tape type (carton sealing, masking, electrical and electronic, double sided, medical, other...

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    399 Pages
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    $6,300

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  • Packaging: United States

    FF30035

    This report forecasts US packaging demand and shipments in US dollars at the manufacturers' level to 2020. Total demand is segmented by market in terms of: food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, foodservice disposables, and other markets. Total shipments a...

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    27 Pages
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    $750

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  • Rigid Bulk Packaging

    3460

    This study analyzes the US rigid bulk packaging market. It presents historical demand data (2005, 2010 and 2015) plus forecasts (2020 and 2025) by material, product (pails, drums, bulk boxes, material handling containers, RIBCs), and market (chemicals...

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    229 Pages
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  • Cups & Lids

    3445

    Cups & Lids offers historical demand data (2005, 2010, 2015) plus forecasts (2020, 2025) by product for cups (drinking, food, packaging, portion, other) and lids (drinking, flexible, plastic), as well as by market (foodservice, food and beverag...

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    218 Pages
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  • World Wine Packaging: Containers, Closures, & Accessories

    3406

    This study analyzes global demand for wine packaging. It presents historical demand data (2005, 2010, and 2015) and forecasts (2020 and 2025) by container (e.g., glass bottles, bag-in-box, plastic bottles, aseptic cartons), closure (e.g., natural cork...

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    330 Pages
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  • Retail Ready Packaging

    3433

    Retail Ready Packaging presents historical demand data (2005, 2010 and 2015) plus forecasts (2020 and 2025) by product (corrugated boxes, plastic containers, corrugated floor displays, folding cartons, pad and shrink film packaging) and mark...

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    150 Pages
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    $4,900

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  • Caps & Closures

    3419

    This study analyzes the US cap and closure market. It presents historical demand data (2005, 2010, 2015) plus forecasts for 2020 and 2025 by product and market. The study also considers key market environment factors, evaluates company market shar...

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    333 Pages
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  • Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes

    3398

    Demand for corrugated and paperboard boxes in the US is forecast to increase 2.6 percent annually to $41.2 billion in 2020. E-commerce and retail-ready applications will drive growth for corrugated boxes while folding carton demand will be sustained b...

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    307 Pages
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  • Aseptic Packaging

    3386

    Demand for aseptic packaging in the US is projected to rise 6.8 percent annually to $6.4 billion in 2020. Gains will be driven by advantages in processing and ambient temperature storage. Prefillable syringes and plastic bottles will be the fastest gr...

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    218 Pages
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    $5,200

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  • Food Containers: Rigid & Flexible

    3367

    This study analyzes the US rigid and flexible food container industry. It presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by market (e.g., fruits and vegetables, dairy products, grain mill products, meat products, b...

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    391 Pages
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    $5,400

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  • Pouches

    3383

    Demand for pouches in the US will grow 4.4 percent annually through 2020 to $10.1 billion. Growth will be driven by the introduction of pouch packaging into new markets and the integration of high value features, such as resealable closures and spouts...

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    348 Pages
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    $5,400

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  • Pressure Sensitive Tapes

    3361

    US demand for pressure sensitive tapes is projected to increase 5.3 percent annually to $9.3 billion in 2019. Double-sided, masking and adhesive transfer tapes will be the fastest growing major products. The building and construction market will enjoy...

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    276 Pages
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  • Protective Packaging

    3356

    Demand for protective packaging in the US will rise 4.9 percent annually to $6.8 billion in 2019. The fulfillment of e-commerce sales will be the main driver of growth. Environmental concerns will favor air pillows and paper fill products over foam lo...

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    313 Pages
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    $5,400

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  • Medical Device Packaging: United States

    FF30046

    This report forecasts US medical device packaging demand in US dollars at the manufacturers' level to 2019. National health expenditures and medical device shipments are also forecast to 2019. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of: pouches,...

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    24 Pages
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    $750

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  • World Corrugated Boxes

    3339

    World demand for corrugated boxes is expected to increase 3.7 percent annually through 2019, to 260 billion square meters. Gains will be driven by strong growth in e-commerce and a sustainability advantage over plastic containers. The Asia/Pacific reg...

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    418 Pages
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    $6,400

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  • Converted Flexible Packaging

    3333

    US demand for converted flexible packaging will rise 3.3 percent annually to $20.7 billion in 2019. Pouches will experience above average gains, benefiting from the increased prevalence of value-added features. The nonfood packaging market will slight...

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    481 Pages
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  • Active & Intelligent Packaging

    3338

    US demand for active and intelligent packaging is forecast to grow 7.3 percent annually to $4.0 billion in 2019. Intelligent packaging such as time-temperature monitors and smartphone-enabled interactive labels and tags will be the fastest growing seg...

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    364 Pages
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  • Foodservice Disposables

    3313

    Demand for foodservice disposables in the US is projected to increase 3.9 percent per year to $21.9 billion in 2019. Packaging will remain the most common product segment and will outpace serviceware, napkins and other foodservice disposables. Retail ...

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    343 Pages
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  • Produce Packaging

    3319

    Demand for produce packaging in the US is forecast to increase 3.2 percent annually to $6.0 billion in 2019. Plastic containers and stand-up pouches will be among the fastest growing package formats, based on their aesthetic appeal and capability to i...

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    325 Pages
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  • Pallets

    3314

    The total number of pallets in use in the US will grow 1.7 percent annually through 2019 to 1.4 billion units. Wood will remain the dominant material but plastic, metal and corrugated paper pallets will grow faster and gain market share, albeit from s...

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    317 Pages
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  • Wine Packaging

    3308

    Demand for wine packaging in the US will increase 4.4 percent annually to $3.0 billion in 2019. Glass bottles will remain dominant but will face increasing competition from alternative formats and sizes, such as single-serving plastic bottles, aseptic...

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    225 Pages
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  • World Pharmaceutical Packaging

    3269

    World demand for pharmaceutical packaging will rise 6.5 percent annually to over $100 billion in 2019. The Africa/Mideast region will be the fastest growing market, followed by the Asia/Pacific region and Central and South America. Primary containers ...

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    546 Pages
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    $6,700

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