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.
The list below is sorted by publication date in reverse chronological order. Please click on the study title to view a table of contents, obtain additional information or to purchase all or portions of the selected study.
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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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Specialty Films in the US by Product, Polymer, and Market, 6th Edition
3287
This study presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by product (barrier films, microporous films, safety and security films, conductive/insulative films, light control films, biodegradable films, water solubl...
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- 311 Pages
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- $5,200
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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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- $5,300
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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
- Publication Price
- $6,700
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World Cups & Lids
3283
Global cup and lid demand will rise 5.2 percent annually to $30.2 billion in 2019. The important foodservice market will see faster-than-average growth as Western-style fast food restaurants and coffee shops become more prevalent. Central and South Am...
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- 384 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,400
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Labels
3291
US label demand will rise 3.8 percent annually to $19.7 billion in 2019. In-mold, stretch sleeve and heat-shrink labels will grow the fastest. Digital printing will continue to displace traditional label printing methods. Primary packaging will remain...
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- 388 Pages
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- $5,500
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Beverage Containers
3297
US beverage container demand will rise 1.9 percent yearly to 283 billion units in 2019, valued at $31.5 billion. Plastic will remain the dominant and fastest growing material, supported by increased consumption of bottled water, which will become the ...
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- Publication Length
- 320 Pages
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- $5,300
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Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging
3263
US demand for meat, poultry, and seafood packaging will rise 3.8 percent annually to $10.9 billion in 2019. Flexible packaging will outpace rigid based on performance and sustainability advantages of pouches and high barrier films. Fresh and frozen wi...
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- 347 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Caps & Closures
3259
World cap and closure demand will rise 5.6 percent yearly to $58 billion in 2019. The Asia/Pacific and Africa/Mideast markets will grow the fastest, while North America will remain a leading outlet. The key beverage market will be driven by growth in ...
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- 464 Pages
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- $6,500
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Stretch & Shrink Film
3262
US demand for stretch and shrink film will rise 3.5 percent yearly to $3.1 billion in 2019. Shrink film will outpace the larger stretch film segment based on the former's improvements in strength and customizability. Stretch hoods used in storage and ...
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- 212 Pages
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- $5,100
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Tube & Stick Packaging
3252
Demand for tube and stick packaging in the US is projected to advance 4.0 percent per year to $2.1 billion in 2018. Stick packs will grow the fastest from a small base, while squeeze tubes will remain by far the largest segment. The relatively small f...
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- 230 Pages
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- $5,200
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Plastic Film
3243
US demand for plastic film is expected to grow 1.5 percent per year through 2018 to 15.4 billion pounds, valued at $24.9 billion. Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) will remain the most common film resin and maintain solid growth, while polypropy...
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- 411 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Bulk Packaging
3233
World demand for bulk packaging is projected to increase 5.0 percent annually to $59.2 billion in 2018. The Asia/Pacific region will surpass North America as the largest market, and along with the Africa/Mideast region, will be the fastest growing mar...
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- Publication Length
- 430 Pages
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- $6,300
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Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes
3235
US corrugated and paperboard box demand will rise 2.6 percent per year to $39.4 billion in 2018. Corrugated and solid fiber boxes will remain the largest and fastest growing product segment. The food and beverage market will remain dominant, based in ...
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- 356 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Pouches
3220
World demand for pouches will grow at a pace surpassing that of most other packaging types. Stand-up pouches will show accelerated global growth, and opportunities in nonfood markets will outpace those in food segments. This study presents historical ...
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- 348 Pages
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- $6,200
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World Protective Packaging
3215
World demand for protective packaging will rise 6.1 percent annually to nearly $27 billion in 2018. The Asia/Pacific region will see the fastest gains. The online retail market will continue to grow rapidly from a small base and boost the whole retail...
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- Publication Length
- 441 Pages
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- $6,300
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Rigid Bulk Packaging
3213
US demand for rigid bulk packaging will rise 4.0 percent per year to $7.3 billion in 2018. Rigid intermediate bulk containers (RIBCs) and material handling containers will see the fastest growth, while pails will overtake drums as the largest product ...
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- Publication Length
- 341 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Labels
3185
World Labels presents historical demand data for 2003, 2008 and 2013, and forecasts for 2018 and 2023 by application method (e.g., pressure sensitive, glue-applied), material (e.g., paper, plastic), market (e.g., food, beverages, pharmaceutical...
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- 460 Pages
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- $6,300
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Caps & Closures
3195
US demand for caps and closures will rise 4.0 percent per year to $11.1 billion in 2018, with unit demand exceeding 300 billion. Plastic types will remain by far the dominant material, while other products such as elastomer and rubber stoppers will gr...
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- 353 Pages
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- $5,300
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Cups & Lids
3174
US demand for cups and lids will expand 4.4 percent per year to $10.0 billion in 2018. Packaging cups will experience the fastest gains based on convenience and single-serving advantages, as well as favorable consumption trends in several key applicat...
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- 322 Pages
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- $5,300
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Pharmaceutical Packaging Products
3193
Demand for pharmaceutical packaging
products in the US will rise 4.9 percent
annually to $22.1 billion in 2018. Growth
will accelerate slightly from the pace of
the 2008-2013 period as drug makers upgrade
the barrier, security, and functional
pr...
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- 344 Pages
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- $5,300
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Pet Food Packaging
3170
US demand for pet food packaging will rise 4.8 percent annually to $2.5 billion in 2018. Pouches will be the fastest growing packaging type based on their consumer convenience features and light weight. For small packages of dry food, pouches will con...
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- 251 Pages
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- $5,200
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World Pressure Sensitive Tapes
3163
World demand for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes is projected to increase 5.0 percent annually to more than 50 billion square meters in 2018. Growth will remain the fastest in China, India and other rapidly developing countries, while more dev...
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- 412 Pages
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- $6,300
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Pouches
3157
Demand for pouches in the US is projected to increase 4.6 percent per year to $9.4 billion in 2018. Stand-up pouches will remain a major growth segment while flat pouches will remain dominant. Nonfood markets will outpace the dominant food and beverag...
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- 342 Pages
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- $5,200
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Protective Packaging
3142
US protective packaging demand is projected to increase 4.5 percent per year to $6.4 billion in 2018. E-commerce fulfillment will drive gains for protective mailers, air pillows and bubble packaging. Insulated shipping containers will benefit from tem...
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- 304 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Food Containers
3124
World demand for food containers is forecast to rise 4.5 percent annually to $139 billion in 2017. While the US remains by far the world's largest user of food containers, the most significant growth will occur in India and China. Bags and pouches wil...
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- 447 Pages
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- $6,100
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World Pallets
3126
Global sales of pallets are projected to climb 5.0 percent annually through 2017 to 5.1 billion units. The Asia/Pacific region will be the fastest growing market and will surpass North America as the largest. Plastic pallets will grow the fastest base...
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- 357 Pages
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- $6,100
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Active & Intelligent Packaging
3117
US active and intelligent packaging demand is forecast to increase 8.0 percent annually to $3.5 billion in 2017. Intelligent packaging will record double digit annual gains, led by time-temperature indicator labels. Gas scavengers, susceptor packaging...
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- 337 Pages
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- $5,100
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Converted Flexible Packaging
3094
US demand for converted flexible packaging will rise 3.0 percent annually to $18.8 billion in 2017. Pouches will be the fastest growing type of flexible packaging, based on new applications and the advantage of lighter weight that can vastly reduce bo...
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- 477 Pages
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- $5,300
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Produce Packaging
3097
US demand for produce packaging is forecast to increase 3.3 percent per year to $5.7 billion in 2017. Corrugated boxes will remain the most common type, while plastic containers will grow the fastest. Fruit applications will lead gains based on more f...
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- 324 Pages
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- $5,100
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Beverage Containers
3076
US demand for beverage containers will rise 1.7 percent annually through 2017 to 265 billion units, valued at $29.1 billion. Unit gains will be driven by ongoing consumer preference for single-serving containers. Plastic containers will remain both th...
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- 344 Pages
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- $5,100
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Foodservice Disposables
3081
US demand for foodservice disposables is forecast to climb 3.6 percent per year to $19.7 billion in 2017. Packaging products such as containers and lids and domes will achieve the fastest gains and will remain the largest category. Eating and drinking...
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- 341 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Medical Device Packaging
3056
World demand for medical device packaging is projected to increase 5.9 percent annually to $25.7 billion in 2017. The US will remain the largest market while China will provide the largest and broadest sales opportunities. Pouches, trays and clamshell...
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- 319 Pages
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- $6,100
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World Corrugated Boxes
3042
World corrugated box demand will rise 4.2 percent yearly to 234 billion square meters in 2017. The fastest growth will occur in developing areas, especially in the Asia/Pacific and Africa/Mideast regions. Food and beverages will remain the leading mar...
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- 348 Pages
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- $6,100
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Labels
3057
Label demand in the US is projected to climb 4.2 percent annually to $19.1 billion in 2017. Paper will continue to account for the majority of label stock, but plastic stock will continue to capture share from paper in a broad range of label applicati...
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- 360 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Cups & Lids
3012
World cup and lid demand will rise 5.0 percent per year to $25.9 billion in 2017. The fastest gains will occur in developing regions, while demand in developed areas will be supported by the increasing use of costlier biodegradable and compostable pro...
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- 359 Pages
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- $6,100
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Pallets
3033
The number of pallets in use in the US is forecast to grow 2.4 percent annually to 2.6 billion in 2017. Metal and plastic pallets will grow the fastest but wood will remain by far the dominant pallet material. Construction and other markets will be th...
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- 309 Pages
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- $5,100
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World Pharmaceutical Packaging
3025
World demand for drug packaging products will increase 6.4 percent annually to $90 billion in 2017. Most demand will remain in the developed economies of Canada, Japan, the US, and Western Europe. Prefillable syringes and parenteral vials will lead gr...
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- 529 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
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Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging
3028
Demand for meat, poultry, and seafood packaging is forecast to increase 3.2 percent annually to $9.7 billion in 2017. Flexible packaging will outpace rigid, based on solid prospects for pouches and high barrier film. Poultry will be the fastest growin...
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- 327 Pages
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- $5,100
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Food Containers: Rigid & Flexible
3013
US food container demand will rise 2.9 percent per year to $27.6 billion in 2017. The plastic container, and bag and pouch segments will grow the fastest based on further inroads into paperboard, metal, and glass containers. The best market prospects ...
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- 451 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Caps & Closures
2986
World demand for caps and closures is projected to rise 5.3 percent per year to $46 billion in 2016, led by developing regions. Beverages will remain the dominant market, while opportunities in the food market will benefit from dispensing and other va...
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- Publication Length
- 437 Pages
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- $6,300
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Rigid Bulk Packaging
2993
Demand for rigid bulk packaging will rise 3.9 percent yearly to $7.0 billion in 2017. RIBCs and material handling containers will grow the fastest. Chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and plastic, rubber and fiber markets will drive advances in the dominan...
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- 330 Pages
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- $5,100
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Plastic Film
2955
Demand for plastic film in the US is forecast to grow 1.8 percent annually to 15.9 billion pounds in 2016. LLDPE will remain the leading film. Among the low volume plastic resins used in film, degradable plastics will lead gains, followed by cellophan...
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- 370 Pages
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- $5,100
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Caps & Closures
2975
US demand for caps and closures will rise 4.4 percent annually to $10.4 billion in 2016. The dominant plastic cap and closure segment will post above average increases. Beverages will remain the largest market, while pharmaceuticals will be the fastes...
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- 331 Pages
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- $5,200
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Plastic Containers
2954
This study analyzes the US plastic container industry. It presents historical demand data for the years 2001, 2006 and 2011, and forecasts for 2016 and 2021 by type (e.g., bottles and jars; tubs, cups and bowls; pails; trays; cans; egg cartons; squeez...
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- 386 Pages
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- $5,100
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World Protective Packaging
2943
World demand for protective packaging will rise 6.3 percent annually to $24.5 billion in 2016. Foamed plastics will remain the largest segment but will lose market share to bioplastic and nonplastic products such as molded pulp and bamboo. Developing ...
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- Publication Length
- 399 Pages
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- $6,100
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Cups & Lids
2935
US demand for cups and lids is forecast to increase 4.1 percent per year to $8.9 billion in 2016. Although drinking cups will continue to dominate, the fastest gains are anticipated in the packaging cup segment due to solid outlooks for demand in key ...
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- Publication Length
- 304 Pages
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- $5,100
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Pouches
2899
Demand for pouches in the US is projected to increase 5.1 percent per year to $8.8 billion in 2016. Gains will be driven by faster growth for stand-up pouches stemming from sustainability, functional, and marketing advantages over alternative packagin...
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- Publication Length
- 331 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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World Rigid Packaging
2909
World demand for rigid packaging is forecast to increase 6.4% per year to $472 billion in 2016. The most rapid increases in demand will be seen in developing areas, especially in the Asia/Pacific region. Plastic will be the fastest growing container m...
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- Publication Length
- 409 Pages
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- $6,100
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