Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Overview
Key Findings
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Demand by Type
Historical Market Trends
Pricing Trends
Material Trends
Paper vs. Plastics
Demand by Material
Sustainability Goals Affecting Material Mix
Functions of Protective Packaging
Consumer Insights
Consumer Attitudes: Sustainable Packaging
Consumer Attitudes: Recycling & Environmental Responsibility
Consumer Attitudes: Recycling Packaging & Bags
Sustainability Trends
Packaging Waste Recovery
Recyclable & Biodegradable/Compostable Materials
Customization & Source Reduction
Packaging & Material Bans
E-Commerce Trends
Bricks & Clicks
Right-Sizing & Packaging Optimization
Reducing or Eliminating the Need for the Box
Legal & Regulatory Environment
Ozone-Depleting Blowing Agents
Polystyrene Feedstocks
California & New York City: End-of-Life Labeling & EPS Loose Fill
3. Protective Packaging Markets
Key Findings
Demand by Market
Durable Goods Manufacturing
Nondurable Goods Manufacturing
E-Commerce
E-Commerce: Market Size
E-Commerce: Demand by Product
Retail & Other Markets
4. Flexible Protective Packaging
Key Findings
Demand by Product
Flexible Protective Packaging Suppliers
Protective Mailers
Protective Mailers: Scope
Protective Mailers: Characteristics & Applications
Protective Mailers: Demand by Type & Market
Protective Mailers: Suppliers
Bubble Packaging
Bubble Packaging: Scope
Bubble Packaging: Characteristics & Applications
Bubble Packaging: Demand by Market
Bubble Packaging: Suppliers
Air Pillows
Air Pillows: Scope
Air Pillows: Characteristics & Applications
Air Pillows: Demand by Market
Air Pillows: Suppliers
Paper Fill
Paper Fill: Scope
Paper Fill: Characteristics & Applications
Paper Fill: Demand by Market
Paper Fill: Suppliers
Dunnage Bags
Dunnage Bags: Scope
Dunnage Bags: Characteristics & Applications
Dunnage Bags: Demand by Material & Market
Dunnage Bag: Suppliers
Surface Protection Films
Surface Protection Films: Scope
Surface Protection Films: Characteristics & Applications
Surface Protection Films: Demand Outlook
Surface Protection Film: Suppliers
Other Flexible Protective Packaging Products
Other Flexible Protective Packaging Products: Demand Outlook
Other Flexible Products: Suppliers
5. Foam Protective Packaging
Key Findings
Demand by Product
Foam Protective Packaging Suppliers
Insulated Shipping Containers
Insulated Shipping Containers: Scope
Insulated Shipping Containers: Characteristics
Insulated Shipping Containers: Applications
Insulated Shipping Containers: Demand by Application & Market
Insulated Shipping Containers: Suppliers
Molded Foam
Molded Foam: Scope & Characteristics
Molded Foam: Demand by Material & Market
Expanded Polystyrene Molded Foam: Demand Outlook
Polyolefin Molded Foam: Demand Outlook
Polyurethane Molded Foam: Demand Outlook
Molded Foams: Suppliers
Foam-in-Place Polyurethane
Foam-in-Place Polyurethane: Scope
Foam-in-Place Polyurethane: Characteristics & Applications
Foam-in-Place Polyurethane: Demand by Market
Foam-in-Place: Suppliers
Polyolefin Rolled Foam
Polyolefin Rolled Foam: Scope
Polyolefin Rolled Foam: Characteristics & Applications
Polyolefin Rolled Foam: Demand by Market
Polyolefin Rolled Foam: Suppliers
Loose Fill
Loose Fill: Scope & Characteristics
Loose Fill: Demand by Material & Market
Expanded Polystyrene Loose Fill: Demand Outlook
Biodegradable Plastic Loose Fill: Demand Outlook
Loose Fill: Suppliers
Other Foam Protective Packaging Products
Other Foam Protective Packaging Products: Demand Outlook
Other Foam Products: Suppliers
6. Rigid Protective Packaging
Key Findings
Demand by Type
Rigid Protective Packaging Suppliers
Paperboard Protectors
Paperboard Protectors: Scope
Paperboard Protectors: Characteristics & Applications
Paperboard Protectors: Demand by Market
Paperboard Protectors: Suppliers
Molded Pulp
Molded Pulp: Scope
Molded Pulp: Characteristics & Applications
Molded Pulp: Demand by Market
Molded Pulp: Suppliers
Other Rigid Protective Packaging Products
Other Rigid Protective Packaging Products: Demand by Market
Other Rigid Products: Suppliers
7. Industry Structure
Key Findings & Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
Marketing & Distribution
Competitive Strategies
Cooperative Agreements
List of Industry Participants
8. Appendix
Scope
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Related Freedonia Group Studies
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographics
Manufacturers' Shipments
Retail Sales & E-Commerce Outlook
List of Tables
2. Overview
Table 2-1 | Protective Packaging Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 2-2 | Protective Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 2-3 | Protective Packaging Product Functionality
Table 2-4 | Consumer Attitudes about Sustainable Packaging by Gender & Age Group, 2019 (percent of respondents)
Table 2-5 | Consumer Attitudes about Recycling & Environmental Responsibility by Gender, 2019 (percent of respondents & index)
Table 2-6 | Consumer Attitudes about Recycling & Sustainable Packaging by Gender & Age Group, 2019 (percent of respondents)
3. Protective Packaging Markets
Table 3-1 | Protective Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 3-2 | Durable Goods Manufacturing Protective Packaging Demand by Type & Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 3-3 | Nondurable Goods Manufacturing Protective Packaging Demand by Material & Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 3-4 | E-Commerce Protective Packaging Demand by Type & Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 3-5 | Retail & Other Markets Protective Packaging Demand by Type & Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
4. Flexible Protective Packaging
Table 4-1 | Flexible Protective Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-2 | Flexible Protective Packaging: Selected Suppliers
Table 4-3 | Protective Mailers: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 4-4 | Protective Mailer Demand by Type & Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-5 | Bubble Packaging: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 4-6 | Bubble Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-7 | Air Pillows: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 4-8 | Air Pillow Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-9 | Paper Fill: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 4-10 | Paper Fill Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-11 | Dunnage Bags: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 4-12 | Dunnage Bag Demand by Material & Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-13 | Surface Protection Films: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 4-14 | Surface Protection Film Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-15 | Other Flexible Protective Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
5. Foam Protective Packaging
Table 5-1 | Plastic Foam Protective Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-2 | Foam Protective Packaging: Selected Suppliers
Table 5-3 | Insulated Shipping Containers: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 5-4 | Insulated Shipping Container Demand by Application & Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-5 | Molded Foam: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 5-6 | Molded Foam Protective Packaging Demand by Material & Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-7 | Foam-in-Place Polyurethane: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 5-8 | Foam-in-Place Polyurethane Protective Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-9 | Polyolefin Rolled Foam: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 5-10 | Polyolefin Rolled Foam Protective Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-11 | Loose Fill: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 5-12 | Loose Fill Protective Packaging Demand by Material & Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-13 | Other Plastic Foam Protective Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
6. Rigid Protective Packaging
Table 6-1 | Rigid Protective Packaging Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-2 | Rigid Protective Packaging: Selected Suppliers
Table 6-3 | Paperboard Protectors: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 6-4 | Paperboard Protector Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-5 | Molded Pulp: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Key Applications
Table 6-6 | Molded Pulp Protective Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-7 | Other Rigid Protective Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
7. Industry Structure
Table 7-1 | US Protective Packaging Sales by Company, 2019 (million dollars)
Table 7-2 | Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 7-3 | Selected Cooperative Agreements
Table 7-4 | Selected Industry Participants
8. Appendix
Table 8-1 | Study Scope: US Protective Packaging Products & Markets
Table 8-2 | Relevant HS Codes
Table 8-3 | Relevant Industry Codes
Table 8-4 | Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 8-5 | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 - 2024 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 8-6 | Population & Households, 2009 - 2024 (million persons)
Table 8-7 | Manufacturers' Shipments, 2009 - 2024 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
Table 8-8 | Retail & E-Commerce Sales, 2014 - 2024 (billion dollars)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1 | Key Trends in the US Protective Packaging Market
2. Overview
Figure 2-1 | Key Trends in the US Market for Protective Packaging
Figure 2-2 | Protective Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2019 (million dollars)
Figure 2-3 | Protective Packaging Demand Share by Material, 2019 (billion dollars)
Figure 2-4 | Intertape Polymer Group & HexcelPack's Curby Mailer
Figure 2-5 | Ecovative Design's Mushroom-Based Foam Packaging
3. Protective Packaging Markets
Figure 3-1 | Key Trends for Protective Packaging Markets
Figure 3-2 | Durable Goods Manufacturing: Protective Packaging Demand Share by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 3-3 | Nondurable Goods Manufacturing: Protective Packaging Demand Share by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 3-4 | E-Commerce Share of Retail Sales & Annual Growth, 2014 - 2019 (percentage)
Figure 3-5 | E-Commerce Protective Packaging Demand Share by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 3-6 | Retail & Other Markets: Protective Packaging Demand Share by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
4. Flexible Protective Packaging
Figure 4-1 | Key Trends for Flexible Protective Packaging
Figure 4-2 | Protective Mailer Product Example
Figure 4-3 | Bubble Packaging Product Example
Figure 4-4 | Air Pillow Product Example
Figure 4-5 | Paper Fill Product Example
Figure 4-6 | Dunnage Bag Product Example
Figure 4-7 | Surface Protection Film Product Example
5. Foam Protective Packaging
Figure 5-1 | Key Trends for Foam Protective Packaging
Figure 5-2 | Insulated Shipping Containers Product Example
Figure 5-3 | Molded Foam Product Example
Figure 5-4 | Molded Foam Protective Packaging Demand Share by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-5 | Expanded Polystyrene Molded Foam Protective Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-6 | Polyolefin Molded Foam Protective Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-7 | Polyurethane Molded Foam Protective Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-8 | Foam-in-Place Polyurethane Product Example
Figure 5-9 | Polyolefin Rolled Foam Product Example
Figure 5-10 | Loose Fill Product Example
Figure 5-11 | Loose Fill Protective Packaging Demand Share by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
6. Rigid Protective Packaging
Figure 6-1 | Key Trends in Rigid Protective Packaging
Figure 6-2 | Paperboard Protectors Product Example
Figure 6-3 | Molded Pulp Product Example
7. Industry Structure
Figure 7-1 | US Protective Packaging Market Share by Company, 2019 (billion dollars)
Figure 7-2 | US Protective Packaging Market: Leading Supplier, 2019
Figure 7-3 | US Protective Packaging Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2019
Figure 7-4 | US Protective Packaging Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2019
Figure 7-5 | US Protective Packaging Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2019
8. Appendix
Figure 8-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)
Figure 8-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019 (percent)
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