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Global Plastic Product & Packaging Manufacturing: Market Research Report

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Global Plastic Product & Packaging Manufacturing Market Research Report | Oct 2011

The global economy presents its own set of opportunities and threats for businesses in a range of industries. IBISWorld’s Global Plastic Product & Packaging Manufacturing global market research report offers insightful industry analysis and research into the market at an international level. IBISWorld’s in-depth industry market research is presented in a logical and consistent format. The industry report contains key industry statistics, market size, industry trends, and growth and profit forecasts for a 5-year outlook period.

Report Snapshot
Market Share of Companies
There are no companies with a dominant market share
Industry Statistics & Forecast
Revenue
$743bn
Annual Growth 06-11
1.3%
Annual Growth 11-16
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Profit
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Employment ('000)
3,856
Businesses
128,152
Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

Over the past five years, the world has seen a shift in preferences. Both consumers of plastic products and producers of plastic have increased their consumption. This has seen plastic products substituting materials such as wood, paper, metals and glass in many applications. Plastic is often more price competitive, while offering uncompromised performance. As a recyclable material it also has environmental benefits, such as waste reduction and energy savings. This trend has boded well for global plastic product manufacturers with revenue growing at an annualized rate of 1.3% over the five years ending 2011, reaching a total value of $742.5 billion... read more

Industry Analysis

From food to car manufacturers, this industry supplies plastic products to a wide range of sectors. This industry manufactures plastic containers for food, beverage, household chemicals and personal care manufacturers. It also manufactures plastic components for motor vehicles, buildings (such as plumbing fixtures and pipes), furniture and household appliances. Consequently, demand for plastic is affected by demand for these downstream products. Demand for plastic increased in the early years of the five year period to 2011, before falling during the global recession. Industry revenue fell in 2009 as construction activity and motor vehicle manufacturing activity contracted in markets such as Europe and the United States. This flowed on to lower demand for plastic products... read more

 


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What is the Global Plastic Product & Packaging Manufacturing Industry?

Enterprises in this industry manufacture plastic products. This includes everything from products used in packaging of foods and beverages, to those used in the construction of real estate, including plastic pipes. Also falling under the scope of this industry is the manufacture of foam products, such as those used in automotive manufacturing and insulation for housing.

Industry Products
Plastic used in furniture, construction, transportation, electricalPlastic pipes, plates, shapes and sheets, including plastic bagsPlastic containers and packaging productsFoam used in furniture, construction, transportation and electricalFoam packaging products
 
Industry Activities
Manufacturing plastic containers and packaging productsManufacturing plastic pipes, plates, shapes and sheets, including plastic bagsManufacturing plastic used in furniture, construction, transportation and electrical goodsfoam packaging productsManufacturing foam used in furniture, construction, transportation and electrical goods


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