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Pouches

This study examines the US market for pouches. Product segments covered include flat (e.g., pillow, four-side seal, and three-side seal) and stand-up pouches (round-bottom/Doyen, K-seal, corner-bottom, flat-bottom and other) employed in food, beverage, and nonfood applications. Also discussed are pouch performance and/or physical characteristics such as:

  • resealable pouches
  • vacuum pouches
  • retort pouches
  • shaped pouches
  • spouted pouches
  • aseptic pouches
  • stick pouches

Food and beverage market segments for pouches include:

  • candy and snacks (e.g., savory snacks, candy and confection, bakery snacks, nuts and dried fruit)
  • processed foods (e.g., dry foods, frozen foods, sauces and condiments)
  • fresh produce
  • meat, poultry, and seafood
  • beverages (e.g., juices and fruit drinks)
  • pet food and treats
  • cheese
  • other food, including coffee and tea (not ready-to-drink), yogurt, pudding, sugar and alternate sweeteners, protein powders, and nutritional gels

Nonfood market segments include:

  • medical and pharmaceutical
  • consumer products (e.g., lawn and garden, soaps and cleaning products, wipes)
  • industrial and other products, including agricultural and other chemicals, and small industrial and electronic components and parts

Excluded from the scope of the study are bags and sacks, bag-in-box packaging, reusable pouches, non-packaging pouch applications (e.g., pouches for in-house sterilization of medical and dental instruments), and air cushioning pouch packaging systems.

Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are provided for pouch demand (including merchant and captive production) in current dollars (including inflation) by product type and market and in units.

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  1. Pouches

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    1. 1 Executive Summary

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      1. Figure 1-1 | US Pouch Market Outlook

    2. 2 Overview

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      1. 2.1 Study Scope

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      2. 2.2 Historical Trends

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        1. Table | Pouch Demand, 2009 - 2019

        2. Figure 2-1 | Pouch Demand, 2009 - 2019

      3. 2.3 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

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        1. Table | COVID-19 Consumer Insights: Impact on Hygiene & Stockpiling, 2020

        2. Table | "Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I am More Conscious of Not Wasting Food", by Gender & Age Group, 2020

      4. 2.4 Demand by Product Type

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        1. Table | Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2009 - 2024

        2. Figure 2-2 | Pouch Demand by Product Type, 2009 - 2024

      5. 2.5 Demand by Production Method

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        1. 2.5.1 FFS vs. Preformed

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          1. Table | Pouch Demand by Production Method, 2009 - 2024

        2. 2.5.2 Form-Fill-Seal Pouches

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        3. 2.5.3 Preformed Pouches

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      6. 2.6 Demand by Market (Food & Nonfood)

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        1. Table | Pouch Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024

      7. 2.7 Pricing Trends

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        1. Table | Pouch Prices by Product, 2009 - 2024

      8. 2.8 Technology Trends

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        1. 2.8.1 Pouch Film Innovation

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        2. 2.8.2 Machinery & Production Developments

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      9. 2.9 Sustainability Initiatives

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        1. 2.9.1 Recycling & Recycled Content

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        2. 2.9.2 Bio-Based Resins

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      10. 2.10 Consumer Insights: Sustainability

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        1. Table | Consumer Insights: Packaging Sustainability, 2020

      11. 2.11 Consumer Insights: Packaging Features

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        1. Table | Consumer Insights: Packaging Features, 2020

      12. 2.12 Consumer Insights: Awareness of Packaging

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        1. Table | Consumer Insights: Awareness of Packaging, 2020

    3. 3 Trends in Pouch Features

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      1. 3.1 Product Features

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        1. Figure 3-1 | Pouch Feature Penetration Rates, 2009 - 2024

      2. 3.2 Resealable Pouches

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        1. 3.2.1 Product Description

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          1. Figure 3-2 | Resealable Pouches: Product Examples

        2. 3.2.2 Demand by Market

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          1. Table | Resealable Pouch Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024

      3. 3.3 Vacuum Pouches

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        1. 3.3.1 Product Description

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          1. Figure 3-3 | Vacuum Pouches: Product Examples

        2. 3.3.2 Demand by Market

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          1. Table | Vacuum Pouch Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024

      4. 3.4 Retort Pouches

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        1. 3.4.1 Product Description

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          1. Figure 3-4 | Retort Pouches: Product Examples

        2. 3.4.2 Demand by Market

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          1. Table | Retort Pouch Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024

      5. 3.5 Shaped Pouches

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        1. 3.5.1 Product Description

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          1. Figure 3-5 | Shaped Pouches: Product Examples

        2. 3.5.2 Demand by Market

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          1. Table | Shaped Pouch Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024

      6. 3.6 Spouted Pouches

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        1. 3.6.1 Product Description

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          1. Figure 3-6 | Spouted Pouches: Product Examples

        2. 3.6.2 Demand by Market

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          1. Table | Spouted Pouch Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024

      7. 3.7 Aseptic Pouches

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        1. 3.7.1 Product Description

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          1. Figure 3-7 | Aseptic Pouches: Product Examples

        2. 3.7.2 Demand by Market

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          1. Table | Aseptic Pouch Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024

      8. 3.8 Stick Pouches

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        1. 3.8.1 Product Description

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          1. Figure 3-8 | Stick Pouches: Product Examples

        2. 3.8.2 Demand by Market

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          1. Table | Stick Pouch Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024

    4. 4 Flat Pouches

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      1. 4.1 Scope & Product Description

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        1. Figure 4-1 | Flat Pouches: Product Examples

      2. 4.2 Product Types

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        1. 4.2.1 Demand by Type

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          1. Table | Flat Pouch Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024

          2. Figure 4-2 | Flat Pouch Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024

        2. 4.2.2 Pillow (Back or T-Seal)

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          1. Table | Pillow Pouch Demand, 2009 - 2024

          2. Figure 4-3 | Pillow Pouch Applications

        3. 4.2.3 Four-Side Seal

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          1. Table | Four-Side Seal Pouch Demand, 2009 - 2024

          2. Figure 4-4 | Four-Side Seal Pouch Applications

        4. 4.2.4 Three-Side Seal

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          1. Table | Three-Side Seal Pouch Demand, 2009 - 2024

          2. Figure 4-5 | Three-Side Seal Pouch Applications

      3. 4.3 Markets

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        1. 4.3.1 Demand by Market

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          1. Table | Flat Pouch Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024

        2. 4.3.2 Food & Beverage Markets

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          1. Table | Food & Beverage Flat Pouch Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024

        3. 4.3.3 Nonfood Markets

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          1. Table | Nonfood Flat Pouch Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024

      4. 4.4 Trends in Product Features

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        1. Table | Flat Pouch Demand by Feature, 2009 - 2024

        2. Figure 4-6 | Flat Pouch Demand by Feature, 2014 - 2024

    5. 5 Stand-Up Pouches

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      1. 5.1 Scope & Product Description

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        1. Figure 5-1 | Stand-Up Pouch Types

        2. Table | Stand-Up Pouches: Key Applications by Type

      2. 5.2 Demand by Product Type

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        1. Table | Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        2. Figure 5-2 | Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024

      3. 5.3 Markets

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        1. 5.3.1 Demand by Market

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          1. Table | Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024

        2. 5.3.2 Food & Beverage Markets

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          1. Figure 5-3 | Food & Beverage Markets for Stand-Up Pouches, 2009 - 2024

        3. 5.3.3 Nonfood Markets

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          1. Figure 5-4 | Nonfood Markets for Stand-Up Pouches, 2009 - 2024

      4. 5.4 Trends in Product Features

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        1. Table | Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Feature, 2009 - 2024

        2. Figure 5-5 | Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Feature, 2014 - 2024

    6. 6 Food & Beverage Markets

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      1. 6.1 Market Scope

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        1. Figure 6-1 | Food & Beverage Pouches: Product Examples

      2. 6.2 Demand by Application

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        1. Table | Food & Beverage Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2009 - 2024

      3. 6.3 Candy & Snack Foods

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        1. 6.3.1 Demand by Product Type & Application

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          1. Table | Candy & Snack Food Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2009 - 2024

          2. Table | Candy & Snack Food Pouches: New Product Examples

        2. 6.3.2 Savory Snacks

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          1. Table | Savory Snack Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        3. 6.3.3 Candy & Confections

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          1. Table | Candy & Confection Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        4. 6.3.4 Bakery Snacks

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          1. Table | Bakery Snack Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        5. 6.3.5 Nuts & Dried Fruit

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          1. Table | Nut & Dried Fruit Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        6. 6.3.6 Other Snack Food

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          1. Table | Other Snack Food Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

      4. 6.4 Processed Food

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        1. 6.4.1 Demand by Product Type & Application

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          1. Table | Processed Food Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2009 - 2024

          2. Table | Processed Food Pouches: New Product Examples

        2. 6.4.2 Dry Foods

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          1. Table | Dry Food Pouch Demand by Product & Application, 2009 - 2024

        3. 6.4.3 Frozen Foods

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          1. Table | Frozen Food Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        4. 6.4.4 Sauces & Condiments

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          1. Table | Sauce & Condiment Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        5. 6.4.5 Other Processed Foods

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          1. Table | Other Processed Food Pouch Demand by Product & Application, 2009 - 2024

      5. 6.5 Fresh Produce

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        1. Table | Fresh Produce Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        2. Table | Fresh Produce Pouches: New Product Examples

      6. 6.6 Meat, Poultry, &Seafood

        $271.00

        1. Table | Meat, Poultry, &Seafood Pouch Demand by Product & Application, 2009 - 2024

      7. 6.7 Beverages

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        1. 6.7.1 Demand by Product Type & Application

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          1. Table | Beverage Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2009 - 2024

          2. Table | Beverage Pouches: New Product Examples

        2. 6.7.2 Juices & Fruit Drinks

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          1. Table | Juice & Fruit Drink Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        3. 6.7.3 Other Beverages

          $213.00

          1. Table | Other Beverage Pouch Demand by Product & Application, 2009 - 2024

      8. 6.8 Pet Food & Treats

        $272.00

        1. Table | Pet Food & Treat Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        2. Table | Pet Food Pouches: New Product Examples

      9. 6.9 Cheese

        $300.00

        1. Table | Cheese Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        2. Table | Cheese Pouches: New Product Examples

      10. 6.10 Other Food Markets

        $342.00

        1. Table | Other Food Pouch Demand by Product & Application, 2009 - 2024

        2. Table | Other Food Pouches: New Product Examples

    7. 7 Nonfood Markets

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      1. 7.1 Market Scope

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        1. Figure 7-1 | Nonfood Pouches: Product Examples

      2. 7.2 Demand by Product & Application

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        1. Table | Nonfood Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2009 - 2024

      3. 7.3 Medical & Pharmaceutical

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        1. 7.3.1 Demand by Product Type & Application

          $168.00

          1. Table | Medical & Pharmaceutical Pouch Demand by Product Type & Application, 2009 - 2024

        2. 7.3.2 Pharmaceuticals

          $211.00

          1. Table | Pharmaceutical Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

        3. 7.3.3 Medical Supplies & Instruments

          $201.00

          1. Table | Medical Supplies & Instrument Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

      4. 7.4 Consumer Products

        $529.00

        1. 7.4.1 Demand by Product & Application

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          1. Table | Consumer Products Pouch Demand by Product & Application, 2009 - 2024

          2. Table | Consumer Product Pouches: New Product Examples

        2. 7.4.2 Lawn & Garden Products

          $82.00

        3. 7.4.3 Soaps & Cleaning Products

          $82.00

        4. 7.4.4 Wipes

          $82.00

        5. 7.4.5 Other Consumer Products

          $82.00

      5. 7.5 Industrial & Other Nonfood Markets

        $210.00

        1. Table | Industrial & Other Nonfood Pouch Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024

    8. 8 Industry Structure

      $1,483.00

      1. 8.1 Key Findings & Industry Composition

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        1. Table | US Merchant Pouch Sales by Company, 2019

      2. 8.2 Merchant vs. Captive

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        1. Table | Pouch Demand by Producer Type, 2009 - 2024

      3. 8.3 Market Share

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        1. Figure 8-1 | US Merchant Pouch Market Share by Company, 2019

        2. Figure 8-2 | US Merchant Pouch Market, 2019: Leading Supplier

        3. Figure 8-3 | US Merchant Pouch Market, 2019: Second Leading Supplier

        4. Figure 8-4 | US Merchant Pouch Market, 2019: Third Leading Supplier

        5. Figure 8-5 | US Merchant Pouch Market, 2019: Fourth Leading Supplier

        6. Figure 8-6 | US Merchant Pouch Market, 2019: Fifth Leading Supplier

        7. Figure 8-7 | US Merchant Pouch Market, 2019: Sixth Leading Supplier

      4. 8.4 Mergers & Acquisitions

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        1. Table | Selected Mergers & Acquisitions

      5. 8.5 List of Industry Participants

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        1. Table | Selected Industry Participants

    9. 9 Appendix

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      1. 9.1 Scope

        $154.00

        1. Table | Industry Codes Related to Pouches

      2. 9.2 Definitions

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      3. 9.3 Abbreviations

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        1. Table | Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in the Study

      4. 9.4 Freedonia Methodology

        $420.00

      5. 9.5 Study-Specific Methodology

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      6. 9.6 Sources

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      7. 9.7 Associations & Agencies

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      8. 9.8 Related Studies & Reports

        $155.00

      9. 9.9 Macroeconomic Assumptions

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        1. 9.9.1 Economic Environment

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          1. Table | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 - 2024

          2. Figure 9-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019. Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average

        2. 9.9.2 Demographic Trends

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          1. Table | Population & Households, 2009 - 2024

          2. Figure 9-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019

        3. 9.9.3 Consumer Spending

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          1. Table | Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 - 2024

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