Global Plastic Packaging Market 2018-2025: Rapidly Increasing Use of Rigid Packaging Containers and Canisters for Industrial Applications

DUBLIN, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Plastic Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Bottles, Bags, Wraps & Films), By Type (Rigid, Flexible), By Application (Food & Beverages, Industrial), And Segment Forecasts, 2018 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global plastic packaging market size is expected to reach USD 269.6 billion by 2025 and will register a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period

Increasing use of plastic packaging in widespread applications, including food and beverages, personal care, household care, consumer electronics, and construction, is likely to drive industry growth over the forecast period.

Higher demand for flexible and functional packaging, largely for packaged food, frozen foods and beverages, is projected to positively impact segment growth in the near future. Furthermore, rapidly increasing use of rigid packaging containers and canisters for industrial applications in construction, energy, and automotive sectors is expected to benefit market growth over the forecast period.

Increasing penetration of bottles and pouches in medical applications is also expected to benefit market growth. These products are being used for storage in the form of medicine organizers and packaging of medicines and drugs, on account of better chemical resistance properties.

The global plastic packaging industry is expected to witness the fastest revenue growth in the food and beverages application, registering a CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast period. Key industry participants, including Amcor Ltd., Mondi Plc, Apex Packaging, Sealed Air Corporation, Coveris Holdings S.A., and DS Smith Plc, are involved in the manufacture, fabrication, and distribution of plastic packaging products across the globe.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

• As of 2017, the plastic packaging market was valued at close to USD 198.0 billion and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 3.9% over the forecast period. Rapidly growing demand from key application segments such as food and beverages and personal care is expected to act as a key driver
• In terms of revenue, the rigid plastic packaging segment was valued at USD 66.7 billion in 2017 and is expected to witness steady growth in the coming years. This can be attributed to increasing use of the product for storage and transportation of chemicals and related industrial products
• The plastic bags segment recorded a revenue of USD 39.2 billion in 2017. The segment is expected to witness moderate growth over the forecast period, owing to rising concerns regarding use and disposal of plastic grocery bags
• The North America plastic packaging market accounted for the second-largest share after Asia Pacific. The regional market is characterized by presence of key players involved in manufacture and supply of functional packaging products globally. The market was valued at USD 36.5 billion in 2017
• Industry players have been engaged in mergers, acquisitions, and vertical integration across the value chain in order to strengthen their product portfolios and distribution network.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
1.1 Research methodology
1.2 Research scope & assumptions
1.3 List of Data Sources

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market snapshot

Chapter 3 Market Variables, Trend, and Scope
3.1 Plastic Packaging - Market segmentation & scope
3.2 Raw Material Trend
3.2.1 Polyethylene (PE)
3.2.2 Polypropylene (PP)
3.2.3 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
3.2.4 Polycarbonate (PC)
3.2.5 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
3.2.6 Polyvinyl chloride(PVC)
3.3 Technology Outlook
3.3.1 Thermoforming
3.3.2 Injection molding
3.4 Plastic Packaging - Value chain analysis
3.5 Plastic Packaging - Market dynamics
3.5.1 Market Driver Analysis
3.5.1.1 Growth in food & beverages industry
3.5.1.2 Growth in Cosmetics Industry
3.5.1.3 Rapid growth in global pharmaceutical industry
3.5.2 Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.2.1 Increasing government regulations
3.6 Industry analysis - Porter's
3.7 Plastic Packaging Market- PESTEL analysis

Chapter 4 Plastic Packaging Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1 Plastic packaging market: Type movement analysis
4.2 Rigid
4.3 Flexible

Chapter 5 Plastic Packaging Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1 Plastic packaging market: Product movement analysis
5.2 Bottles
5.3 Cans
5.4 Wraps & Films
5.5 Bags
5.6 Pouches
5.7 Others

Chapter 6 Plastic Packaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1 Plastic Packaging Market: Application movement analysis
6.2 Food & Beverages
6.3 Industrial Packaging
6.4 Personal & Household Care
6.5 Others

Chapter 7 Plastic Packaging Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis, by Application, & End-use
7.1 Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2017 & 2025
7.2 North America
7.2.2 U.S.
7.3 Europe
7.3.2 Germany
7.3.3 U.K.
7.4 Asia Pacific
7.5 Central & South America (CSA)
7.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
8.1 Competition overview
8.2 Vendor landscape
8.3 Competitive environment
8.4 Competitive market positioning
8.5 Strategic developments

Chapter 9 Company Profiles

• Amcor Limited
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Coveris Holding S.A.
• NatureWorks LLC
• Innovia Films Ltd.
• Braskem S.A.
• DS Smith plc
• Bemis Company, Inc.
• Huhtamaki Group
• Mondi plc

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