Market outlook of flexible paper packaging
Rising demand from the confectionary industry is propelling the market demand for flexible packaging paper. Technavio’s market research analysts predict the global flexible paper packaging market to grow at a CAGR of over 5% from 2015 to 2019.
The global flexible paper packaging market will grow steadily over the forecast period due to increased demand for flexible packaging from various end-user industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. Flexible paper products are increasingly preferred as they can be easily recycled. However, the threat from other substitute packaging materials, such as plastic, acts as a major growth barrier.
Segmentation of global flexible paper packaging market by type
- Uncoated kraft paper
- Coater kraft paper
- Sack kraft paper
- Gift wraps
In 2014, the uncoated kraft paper segment accounted for a larger share of this market due to the development of innovative products. For instance, Mondi launched products such as Aqua liners and kraft top liners in the uncoated kraft paper segment. These products offer water-resistance and sustainability properties.
Segmentation of global flexible paper packaging market segmentation by end-user
- Food and beverage
- Industrial goods
- Personal care and household industry
- Other
With changes in demographic factors such as an increase in single-person households and rise in working population, the demand for convenience food and packaged food is growing. This is resulting in the steady growth of this market. In 2014, the flexible paper packaging segment held the highest share of the global food packaging market.
Segmentation of global flexible paper packaging market by geography
This Americas market will grow moderately during the forecast period because of increased demand for small packs or single-serving packaging. The growing demand for boxboard and containerboard in the food industry will drive the growth of this market. The US will continue to be an important revenue contributor on account of increasing concerns about sustainability among consumers and growing infrastructure of contract packagers.
Leading vendors analyzed in this report
- American Packaging
- Bell
- International Paper
- Sonoco
Other prominent vendors in this market include Accord Carton, Advance Paper Box, All Packaging,Archis Packaging (India), Arkay Packaging, Artistic Carton, Bates Container, Bert-Co Industries, Bio Pappel, Buckeye Corrugated, Caraustar, Carter Holt Harvey, Cascades Boxboard Group, Clarasion Enterprises, Climax Manufacturing, Colbert Packaging, Curtis Packaging, Diamond Packaging, Dixie Printing & Packaging, DS Smith, Dunapack Packaging, Emin Leydier, Europac Group’s Packaging Division, Evergreen Packaging, F.M. Howell, Frankston Packaging, Great Little Box, Green Bay Packaging, Green Printing & Packaging, House of Packaging, Imperial Packaging Corporation Indiana Carton, Induspac, Innovative Systems Group, Interstate Resources, Jainsons Packers, KapStone, Keller-Crescent, Keystone Paper, Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, M. Ismail, MeadWestvaco, MOD-PAC, Manesha, Mondi Group, and Nampak.
Key questions answered in the report
- What are the key factors driving the global flexible paper packaging market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global flexible paper packaging market?
- What are the various opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global flexible paper packaging market?
- Trending factors influencing the market shares for the global flexible paper packaging market?
- Market shares for APAC, Americas, and EMEA?
- Key outcome of the five forces analysis on the global flexible paper packaging market?
- Growth forecast of the global flexible paper packaging market?
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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
- Market overview
- Top-vendor offerings
PART 03: Market research methodology
- Research methodology
- Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
- Market overview
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by type
- Global flexible paper packaging market by type
PART 07: Market segmentation by end-user
- Global flexible paper packaging market by end-user
- Global flexible paper packaging market by food and beverage industry
- Global flexible paper packaging market by industrial goods
- Global flexible paper packaging market by personal care and household industry
- Global flexible paper packaging market by other
PART 08: Geographical segmentation
- Global flexible paper packaging market by geography
- Segmentation of global flexible paper packaging market by geography 2014-2019
- Flexible paper packaging market in North America
- Flexible paper packaging market in Europe
- Flexible paper packaging market in APAC
- Flexible paper packaging market in ROW
PART 09: Market drivers
PART 10: Impact of drivers
PART 11: Market challenges
PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 13: Market trends
PART 14: Vendor landscape
- Competitive scenario
- Other prominent vendors
PART 15: Key vendor analysis
- American Packaging
- Bell
- International Paper
- Sonoco
PART 16: Appendix
PART 17: Explore Technavio
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape