Bubble Wrap and Polystyrene Packing Material (Styrofoam)

INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH FOR BUSINESS LEADERS, STRATEGISTS, DECISION MAKERS 767 Beta Drive Cleveland, OH • 44143-2326 • USAToll Free US Tel: 800.927.5900 or +1 440.684.9600 Fax: +1 440.646.0484E-mail: info@freedoniagroup.comThe Freedonia Groupwww.freedoniagroup.comTable of Contents 2 List of Tables & Charts 3 Study Overview 4Sample Text, Table & Chart 5Sample Profile, Table & Forecast 6Order Form 7About Freedonia, Custom Research, Related Studies,Corporate Use License 8CLICK TO VIEW Industry Study with Forecasts for 2014 & 2019Study #2651 | June 2010 | $5800 | 380 pagesWorld Protective PackagingStudy #2651June 2010$5800380 PagesWorld Protective PackagingIndustry Study with Forecasts for 2014 & 2019Page 2 Order now, click hereClick here to purchase onlineTable of ContentsExEcutivE SummarymarkEt EnvironmEntGeneral ...................................................... 4World Economic Overview .............................. 5 Recent Historical Trends ............................ 6 Macroeconomic Outlook ............................. 8World Demographic Outlook ..........................12 Population ..............................................12 Households .............................................14 Urbanization Patterns ...............................15World Personal Income & Expenditure Trends ...17World Manufacturing Outlook ........................19World Internet & Catalog Sales Outlook ..........24World Packaging Industry Outlook ..................26World Corrugated Box Industry Overview .........29World Plastic Industry Overview .....................32Pricing Trends.............................................34Environmental Issues ...................................37Regulatory Considerations ............................41ovErviEWGeneral .....................................................44Demand by Region ......................................45Demand by Product .....................................48 Foamed Plastics .......................................50 Paperboard Protectors ..............................52 Protective Mailers ....................................54 Other Protective Packaging .......................56Demand by Material .....................................60 Paper & Paperboard ..................................61 Foamed Plastics .......................................62 Plastic Films & Other Plastics .....................63Demand by Function ....................................63 Cushioning .............................................65 Blocking & Bracing ..................................66 Void-Filling .............................................68 Wrapping................................................69 Insulation ..............................................70Demand by Market .......................................71 Manufacturing .........................................73 Internet & Catalogs .................................75 Retail & Other .........................................77World Production & Trade Overview ................80nortH amEricaGeneral .....................................................83Protective Packaging Demand .......................84United States .............................................87Canada ......................................................94Mexico ......................................................98WEStErn EuroPEGeneral ................................................... 104Protective Packaging Demand ..................... 105Belgium .................................................. 108France ..................................................... 112Germany .................................................. 116Italy ....................................................... 122Netherlands ............................................. 126Spain ...................................................... 130United Kingdom ........................................ 134Other Western Europe ................................ 140aSia/PaciFicGeneral ................................................... 146Protective Packaging Demand ..................... 148Australia .................................................. 150China ...................................................... 154India ...................................................... 160Indonesia ................................................ 165Japan...................................................... 169South Korea ............................................. 174Taiwan .................................................... 178Thailand .................................................. 183Other Asia/Pacific ..................................... 187otHEr rEGionSCentral & South America ............................ 192 Argentina ............................................. 195 Brazil................................................... 199 Other Central & South America ................. 203Eastern Europe ......................................... 207 Poland ................................................. 210 Russia .................................................. 214 Other Eastern Europe .............................. 218Africa/Mideast .......................................... 222 South Africa ......................................... 226 Turkey.................................................. 230 Other Africa/Mideast .............................. 234inDuStry StructurEGeneral ................................................... 239Market Share ............................................ 242Acquisitions & Divestitures ......................... 246Marketing Strategies .................................. 250Channels of Distribution ............................. 251Competitive Strategies ............................... 254Cooperative Agreements ............................. 257comPany ProFilESACH Foam Technologies ............................. 262Advanced Protective Packaging ................... 264BASF SE ................................................... 265Bayer AG ................................................. 267Broadway Industrial .................................. 269Carpenter Company ................................... 270Cascades Incorporated ............................... 272Coldpack SAS ............................................ 274Createc Corporation ................................... 275Foam Fabricators....................................... 277Free-Flow Packaging International ............... 279FROMM Holding ........................................ 282Great Northern.......................................... 284Green Light Products ................................. 286Huhtamaki Oyj .......................................... 287Illinois Tool Works ..................................... 289IntelliPack Asia Pacific ............................... 293International Dunnage Sanayi ve Ticaret ....... 294JMP Holdings ........................................... 295Kewell Converters ...................................... 297MeadWestvaco Corporation ......................... 298Menasha Corporation ................................. 300Nampak Limited ........................................ 302Nefab AB ................................................. 304NOVA Chemicals ........................................ 306ORiON Flexi Pack ....................................... 309Packshield Industries ................................. 310Polyair Inter Pack...................................... 311Pregis Corporation ..................................... 314Ranpak Corporation ................................... 320Ring Companies ........................................ 322Rock-Tenn Company .................................. 323Sealed Air ................................................ 327Shanghai Xiangzhi Paper ............................ 334Sonoco Products ....................................... 335Specialized Packaging Group ....................... 339Storopack Hans Reichenecker ...................... 343Svenska Cellulosa ...................................... 346Tegrant Corporation ................................... 3503M Company ............................................ 355UFP Technologies ...................................... 356Zotefoams plc ........................................... 359Additional Companies Mentioned in the Study 361ExEcutivE Summary 1 Summary Table ...................................... 3markEt EnvironmEnt 1 World Gross Domestic Product by Region ..11 2 World Population by Region ...................13 3 World Households by Region ..................15 4 World Urban Population by Region ..........17 5 World per Capita GDP by Region .............19 6 World Manufacturing Value Added by Region ......................21 Cht Protective Packaging Demand/MVA Relationship, 2009 ............................23 7 World Internet & Catalog Sales by Region 26 8 World Corrugated Box Demand by Region .32 9 World Plastic Resin Production by Region .34ovErviEW 1 World Protective Packaging Demand by Region ............................47 Cht World Protective Packaging Demand by Region, 2009 ...................48 2 World Protective Packaging Demand by Product ...........................49 Cht World Protective Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 ..................50 3 World Foamed Plastic Protective Packaging Demand by Region ............................52 (continued on following page)List of Tables/ChartsStudy #2651June 2010$5800380 PagesWorld Protective PackagingIndustry Study with Forecasts for 2014 & 2019Page 3 Order now, click hereClick here to purchase onlineList of Tables/Charts 4 World Paperboard Protector Demand by Region ............................54 5 World Protective Mailer Demand by Region ............................56 6 World Other Protective Packaging Demand by Region & Product ..............59 7 World Protective Packaging Demand by Material ...........................60 Cht World Protective Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 ..................61 8 World Protective Packaging Demand by Function ..........................64 Cht World Protective Packaging Demand by Function, 2009 .................65 9 World Protective Packaging Demand by Market ............................72 Cht World Protective Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 ....................73 10 World Manufacturing Market for Protective Packaging by Region...........75 11 World Internet & Catalog Market for Protective Packaging by Region...........77 12 World Retail & Other Markets for Protective Packaging by Region...........79nortH amErica 1 North America -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ..........................84 2 North America -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ..............86 Cht North America -- Protective Packaging Demand by Country, 2009 ...................87 3 United States -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ..........................89 4 United States -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ..............91 5 Canada -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ..........................95 6 Canada -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ..............97 7 Mexico -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 100 8 Mexico -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 102WEStErn EuroPE 1 Western Europe -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 105 2 Western Europe -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 107 Cht Western Europe -- Protective Packaging Demand by Country, 2009 ................. 108 3 Belgium -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 110 4 Belgium -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 111 5 France -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 113 6 France -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 115 7 Germany -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 118 8 Germany -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 120 9 Italy -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 123 10 Italy -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 125 11 Netherlands -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 127 12 Netherlands -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 129 13 Spain -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 131 14 Spain -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 133 15 United Kingdom -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 136 16 United Kingdom -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 137 17 Other Western Europe -- Protective Packaging Market Environment .......... 141 18 Other Western Europe -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product/Market 143aSia/PaciFic 1 Asia/Pacific -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 148 2 Asia/Pacific -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 149 Cht Asia/Pacific -- Protective Packaging Demand by Country, 2009 ................. 150 3 Australia -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 151 4 Australia -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 153 5 China -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 156 6 China -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 159 7 India -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 162 8 India -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 164 9 Indonesia -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 166 10 Indonesia -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 168 11 Japan -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 171 12 Japan -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 173 13 South Korea -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 176 14 South Korea -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 177 15 Taiwan -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 180 16 Taiwan -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 182 17 Thailand -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 184 18 Thailand -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 186 19 Other Asia/Pacific -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 188 20 Other Asia/Pacific -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 190otHEr rEGionS 1 Central & South America -- Protective Packaging Market Environment .......... 193 2 Central & South America -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product/Market 195 3 Argentina -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 197 4 Argentina -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 198 5 Brazil -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 200 6 Brazil -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 202 7 Other Central/South America -- Protective Packaging Market Environment .......... 204 8 Other Central/South America -- Protective .. Packaging Demand by Product/Market 206 9 Eastern Europe -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 208 10 Eastern Europe -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 210 11 Poland -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 212 12 Poland -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 213 13 Russia -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 216 14 Russia -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 217 15 Other Eastern Europe -- Protective Packaging Market Environment .......... 220 16 Other Eastern Europe -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product/Market 221 17 Africa/Mideast -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 224 18 Africa/Mideast -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 225 19 South Africa -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 227 20 South Africa -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 229 21 Turkey -- Protective Packaging Market Environment ........................ 232 22 Turkey -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product & Market ............ 233 23 Other Africa/Mideast -- Protective Packaging Market Environment .......... 236 24 Other Africa/Mideast -- Protective Packaging Demand by Product/Market 237inDuStry StructurE 1 Protective Packaging Sales by Company, 2009 ........................... 240 Cht World Protective Packaging Market Share, 2009 ......................... 243 2 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures ...... 249 Cht Protective Packaging Industry Flowchart 253 3 Selected Cooperative Agreements .......... 259Study #2651June 2010$5800380 PagesWorld Protective PackagingIndustry Study with Forecasts for 2014 & 2019Page 4 Order now, click hereGlobal demand to grow 7.8% yearly through 2014World demand for protective packaging is projected to increase 7.8 percent per year to $22.2 billion in 2014. This represents a notable acceleration from the pace of the 2004-2009 period. Advances will be stimulated by an upswing in manufacturing activity and the continued proliferation of Internet shopping in both developed and devel-oping regions. These factors will neces-sitate heightened requirements for cost-effective packaging used in the protec-tion of goods from shock, vibration, abrasion and other damaging effects of shipping and handling.Developing regions to see most rapid increases in demandWhile the US is by far the world’s largest user of protective packaging, the most rapid increases will occur in developing regions. The Asia/Pacific region, Central and South America, and the Africa/Mideast region will all outpace the global average. Population growth, greater urbanization, industrialization trends and increases in international trade activity will support advances in these regions’ generally underdeveloped packaging sectors. Rising consumer income levels and expanding middle classes will also generate robust internal demand for packaged consumer goods, boosting protective packaging requirements. Some of the best growth opportunities will occur in Asia, which is expected to see double-digit annual growth through the forecast period. In particular, China alone is expected to account for one-quarter of global value gains in protec-tive packaging demand between 2009 and 2014.Protective mailers, air pillows, bubble packaging to grow the fastestOverall, foamed plastic protective packaging will remain the largest product type by a wide margin. Demand will be aided by foamed plastic’s light weight and excellent cushioning capabilities compared to paperboard and other materials. However, the growing empha-sis on packaging sustainability -- espe-cially in developed countries with more established environmental regulations -- will constrain opportunities for conven-tional foamed plastic protective packag-ing to some extent. Protective mailers and other protective packaging products such as air pillows and bubble packaging will continue to experience the fastest gains. Among factors driving growth will be performance and environmental advantages, as well as a continued robust outlook for electronic commerce, which will fuel the need for packaging products offering enhanced resistance to impact, abrasion and temperature changes during movement of goods through the supply chain.Copyright 2010 The Freedonia Group, Inc.Click here to purchase onlineGrowth in protective packaging demand will be driven by an upswing in manufacturing activity and the continued proliferation of Internet shopping in both developed and developing regions.World Protective Packaging Demand($15.3 billion, 2009)Asia/Pacific33%Other Regions12%North America29%Western Europe26%Study #2651June 2010$5800380 PagesWorld Protective PackagingIndustry Study with Forecasts for 2014 & 2019Page 5 Order now, click hereClick here to purchase onlinemarketsIndia: Protective Packaging Demand Demand for protective packaging in India totaled $235 million in 2009, accounting for five percent of the regional market. The country represents a relatively underdeveloped packaging market, due largely to its huge, impoverished and mostly rural population. Personal income levels remain very low, by both regional and global standards. As a result, per capita spending on packaged goods is minimal. Furthermore, the use of cheap and/or reusable packaging alternatives, such as news-paper, jute bags and wood crates, in lieu of more expensive protective packaging will also limit demand. Nonetheless, while the usage intensity of protective packaging in India is among the lowest in the world, demand is experiencing fast growth. Demand will continue to be fueled by rapid development in the country’s manufacturing sector. Gains will also be propelled by the expansion of India’s urban middle classes, the primary consumers of packaged products. In addition, strong growth in the number of retail stores as well as the number of online shoppers will continue to boost demand for protective packaging. Through 2014, protective packaging demand in India is projected to increase at a robust 13.6 percent annual rate to $445 million. This rep-resents one of the most rapid growth rates in the world over the forecast period -- albeit from a relatively small base (especially compared to the US or China). Strong economic expansion, increases in manufactur-ing activity, growth in living standards, rising domestic consumption of packaged goods and urbanization trends will all support gains. Inter-est in higher-quality, more aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly packaging will also fuel growth as the role of marketing takes on greater importance. Greater investment in state-of-the-art manufactur-ing equipment will improve product quality, further bolstering protective packaging sales162 Copyright 2010 The Freedonia Group, Inc.samPLE TExTsample Text, Table & CharttaBLe VI-7INDIa -- PrOteCtIVe PaCkaGINGmarket eNVIrONmeNt Item 1999 2004 2009 2014 2019Population (million persons) 1006 1090 1172 1251 1329 $ GDP/capita 1790 2180 3030 4010 5240Gross Domestic Product (bil 2008$) 1798 2379 3550 5020 6965 % manufacturing 16.1 15.8 15.5 16.3 16.7Manufacturing Value Added (bil 2008$) 289 375 549 820 1165 $ protective packaging/000$ MVA 0.26 0.33 0.43 0.54 0.67Protective Packaging Demand (mil $) 75 125 235 445 775 % India 3.4 3.7 4.7 5.5 6.3Asia/Pacific Protective Packaging (mil $) 2190 3350 4950 8020 12210samPLE TabLECHart VIII-1WOrLD PrOteCtIVe PaCkaGING market sHare($15.3 billion, 2009)MarketLeaders14.8%Others85.2%S to ro p a c kT e g ra n tP re g i sS e a l e d A i r1 .8 %2 .0 %3 .3 %7 .8 %samPLE CharTStudy #2651June 2010$5800380 PagesWorld Protective PackagingIndustry Study with Forecasts for 2014 & 2019Page 6 Order now, click hereClick here to purchase onlinePolyair Inter Pack Incorporated330 Humberline DriveToronto, Ontario M9W 1R5Canada416-679-6600http://www.polyair.comAnnual Sales: US$120 million (estimated)Employment: 535 (estimated)Key Products: bubble material, foam products, mailers and packaging systems Polyair Inter Pack is a privately held manufacturer of packaging, insulation products and pool covers. In July 2009, the Company was acquired by Glencoe Skydome Holdings LP (Chicago, Illinois), an operating unit of Glencoe Capital LLC (Chicago, Illinois). The Company participates in the world protective packaging industry through the manufacture of various packaging products. Specific items comprise bubble material, foam products, mailers and packaging systems. Products -- Bubble material from Polyair is marketed under the DURABUBBLE brand name. DURABUBBLE material, which is offered in standard and antistatic types, features 1/2-, 4/5-, and 1-1/4-centimeter bubble heights. It manufactures such DURABUBBLE dispensers as BOX-A-BUBBLE, which is an octagonal-shaped carton containing a 1-1/5-meter-wide roll of DURABUBBLE perforated at 30-1/2 centimeters for convenient tear-off sheets; and HANDI-PAK products that dispense DURABUBBLE in 30-1/2- or -centimeter widths for use in retail stores, mail rooms, warehouses or other uses.166 Copyright 2010 The Freedonia Group, Inc.COMPANY PROFILEStaBLe VI-8INDIa -- PrOteCtIVe PaCkaGING DemaNDBY PrODUCt & market(million dollars) Item 1999 2004 2009 2014 2019Protective Packaging Demand 75 125 235 445 775 By Product: Foamed Plastics 35 55 95 175 290 Paperboard Protectors 20 30 50 85 140 Protective Mailers 5 10 20 45 85 Other Protective Packaging 15 30 70 140 260 By Market: Manufacturing 65 100 180 335 575 Internet & Catalogs -- 5 15 35 70 Retail & Other Markets 10 20 40 75 130sample Profile, Table & Forecast“... faster gains will be precluded by the low levels of personal income and the low percentage of urban population (only 30 percent in India in 2009, compared to the regional average of 41 percent, and 51 percent worldwide). While the number of supermarkets will swiftly multiply in larger cities, most areas in the country will remain too poor and lacking in re-sources to support a large retail industry (both traditional and online), which will limit protective packaging requirements.”--Section VI, pg. 163samPLEPrOFILEsamPLETabLEThe Freedonia Group, Inc. 767 Beta Drive • Cleveland, OH • 44143-2326 • USA • Web site: www.freedoniagroup.comTel US: 800.927.5900 or +1 440.684.9600 • Fax: +1 440.646.0484 • e-mail: info@freedoniagroup.comOrder InfOrmatIOnFive Convenient Ways to OrderEmailTitleFaxCompanyDivisionStreetCity/State/ZipCountryPhoneName(No PO Box please)SignatureOrder fOrmWorld Protective Packaging .................................... $5800Additional Print Copies @ $600 each *Total (including selected option) $Enclosed is my check (5% discount) drawn on a US bank and payable to The Freedonia Group, Inc., in US funds (Ohio residents add 7.75% sales tax)Corporate Use License (add to study price) * +$2600F-WEB.2651Signature SignaturePage 7Corporate Use LicenseNow every decision maker in your organization can act on the key intelligence found in all Freedonia studies. 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