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Packaging

Comprehensive coverage of the packaging industry with a strong focus on end user trends, new product development, and materials competition.
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We Have it in the Bag, and So Can You

Packaging is a dynamic market due to the need to address increasing end-user performance requirements and frequently changing consumer preferences, all in an environment heavily focused on keeping costs down while at the same time supplying more sustainable products. Offering an unbiased view of the benefits and risks of packaging materials and markets, as well as key insights to new product releases and how companies are innovating, Freedonia can help you unwrap the constantly shifting packaging market.

How big is the packaging industry?

Packaging is a nearly $200 billion business in the US with almost guaranteed growth due to the wide-ranging need for packaging in all sectors of the economy to contain, protect, and market goods of every type. However, the widespread use and visibility of packaging, especially to consumers, has made it an increasing target of legislation and sustainability initiatives. This will benefit some packaging products but cause others to lose market share. 

 

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What are the key trends in packaging?

Inflation, supply chain challenges, fierce competition, the wide availability of substitute products, raw materials price volatility, powerful end users, and continually increasing end user requirements are key factors facing all packaging producers, distributors and end users:
  • Sustainability is a complex topic that encompasses both a focus on increasing recycling rates and use of recycled content as well as reducing waste in both packaging and end-use products.  
  • Materials competition remains fierce, as companies continue to search for the perfect packaging material while simultaneously moving away from mixed materials, which are not recyclable.
  • E-commerce is driving demand for more and better shipping packaging, and end-users are meeting this trend by changing product packaging to be e-commerce friendly.
  • Despite these myriad pressures, cost and performance still win in packaging choice.
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  • US Packaging Wrap

    Industry Reports

    This study examines the US market for packaging wrap. Historical data are provided for 2011, 2016, and 2021, with forecasts through 2026. Also provided is an analysis of key industry players.

    NEW! March 2023 116 pages
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  • US Packaging Bags

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    This study examines the US market for packaging bags. Historical data are provided for 2011, 2016, and 2021, with forecasts through 2026. Also provided is an analysis of key industry players.

    NEW! March 2023 135 pages
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  • Global Drums

    Industry Reports

    This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $11.5 billion global drums industry. It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016 and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by material, and market.

    NEW! March 2023 233 pages
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  • Global Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)

    Industry Reports

    This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $9 billion global IBC industry. It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016 and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by type (rigid, flexible), and market.

    NEW! March 2023 222 pages
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  • Foodservice Single-Use Products: United States

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    This report forecasts to 2027 US foodservice single-use product demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.

    NEW! February 2023 39 pages
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  • US Foodservice Single-Use Products

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    This study examines the US market for foodservice single-use (disposable) products. For the purposes of this study, “single-use” products refers to items used in the service of food and beverages that are intended to be disposed of after use.

    NEW! February 2023 415 pages
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  • US Plastic Film

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    This report includes data from 2011-2031 in 5 year intervals and tables featuring year-by-year data for 2018-2025. US demand for plastic film is expected to rise 1.3% yearly to 18.7 billion pounds, valued at $32.5 billion, in 2026.

    NEW! January 2023 380 pages
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  • Plastic Film: United States

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    This report forecasts to 2026 US plastic film demand in pounds.

    NEW! January 2023 40 pages
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  • Packaging Films: United States

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    This report forecasts to 2026 US packaging film demand in pounds.

    NEW! January 2023 34 pages
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  • Global Bulk Packaging

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    Global demand for bulk packaging is forecast to rise 3.1% yearly to $75.7 billion in 2026, driven by rising manufacturing activity in many key bulk packaging markets, including chemicals, food and beverages, and durable goods.

    NEW! November 2022 369 pages
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