Plastic Film

US industry forecasts for 2012 & 2017

Publication Date	July 2008
Publisher	Freedonia Group
Product Type	Report
Pages	373
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	FED00023

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Summary

US film demand to reach 17 billion pounds in 2012 Demand for plastic film in the US is projected to grow 2.8 percent annually to 17 billion pounds in 2012, valued at $14 billion (resin cost only). Total plastic film demand (including resins, additives, and processing and other costs) will expand 4.7 percent per annum to $33.4 billion. Advances will reflect cost, performance and source reduction advantages over rigid packaging and other materials. Low density polyethylene will remain the leading film, accounting for two-thirds of the total in 2012, with the best growth expected for degradable plastic film and ethylene vinyl alcohol. Prices for film on average will moderate following the steep price increases between 2004 and 2007, which were precipitated by escalating raw material and energy costs.

LDPE, HDPE, polypropylene to exhibit strong growth Demand for low density polyethylene film will rise nearly three percent per year to 11.3 billion pounds in 2011 based on a competitive cost structure, versatility and opportunities in areas such as produce and snack packaging, stretch and shrink wrap, and trash bags. High density polyethylene will exhibit slightly slower advances with good growth anticipated in areas such as baked goods packaging and retail bags. Polypropylene film demand is expected to increase 3.4 percent annually to 1.5 billion pounds in 2012, driven by produce, grain mill, dairy product and other food packaging applications.

Polyester film demand will continue to decline as a result of diminished use in photographic film and magnetic tape brought about by the continued inroads made by digital cameras, CDs and DVDs. Nonetheless, good opportunities are anticipated for polyester film in food packaging applications such as snack foods, confections and frozen food, due to needs for higher barrier properties.Polyvinyl chloride film demand is expected to grow at a subdued pace due to slow red meat consumption and competition from polyolefin films.

Secondary packaging applications to grow fastest Packaging accounted for 76 percent of all plastic film use in 2007 based on cost, convenience and source reduction advantages over other materials. However, the most rapid growth is anticipated in secondary packaging uses due to opportunities in areas such as stretch and shrink wrap, and retail bags. Food packaging will rise at a near average pace, driven by continued expansion in produce, confections and frozen food segments. Nonpackaging film advances will be fueled by trash bag growth, and constrained by declining photographic film and magnetic tape applications. Research efforts will focus on improving film's strength, barrier and graphic capabilities, while maintaining a competitive cost position.

Study coverage Plastic Film, a new Freedonia industry study, is available for $4700. It presents historical demand data plus forecasts for 2012 and 2017 by type and market for various packaging applications (food, nonfood, secondary, nonpackaging). This study also presents an overview of the US market, considers market environment factors, assesses company market shares and profiles 46 US industry competitors.

Content

Introduction
Executive Summary
Summary Table
Market Environment
Macroeconomic Outlook
Consumer Income & Spending Trends
Demographic & Household Trends
Age Distribution Patterns
Household Formation
Retail Sales Outlook
Manufacturers' Outlook
Building Construction Outlook
Packaging Industry Trends
Performance
Aesthetics
Technological Developments
Thermoplastic Resin Industry Outlook
Pricing Trends
Regulatory & Environmental Considerations
Recycling
Foreign Trade
International Activity
LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS:
- 1 Macroeconomic Indicators
- 2 Consumer Expenditures
- 3 Resident Population & Households
- 4 Retail Sales
- 5 Manufacturers' Shipments
- 6 Building Construction Expenditures
- 7 Packaging Shipments by Material
- 8 Thermoplastic Resin Demand
- Cht Thermoplastic Resin Demand, 2007
- 9 Plastic Film Pricing Trends
TYPES & APPLICATIONS
- Low Density Polyethylene
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Secondary Packaging
- Nonpackaging
- High Density Polyethylene
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Secondary Packaging
- Nonpackaging
- Polypropylene
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Secondary Packaging
- Polyester
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Nonpackaging
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Secondary Packaging
- Polystyrene
- Nylon
- Polyvinylidene Chloride
- Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol
- Degradable Plastics
- Cellophane
- Cellulosics
- Other Plastic Films
LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS:
- 1 Plastic Film Demand by Resin
- Cht Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2007
- 2 Low Density Polyethylene Film
- Demand by Type & Market
- 3 Low Density Polyethylene Food Packaging
- Film Demand by Application
- Cht LDPE Food Packaging Film Demand by Application, 2007
- 4 Low Density Polyethylene Nonfood
- Packaging Film Demand by Application
- Cht LDPE Nonfood Packaging Film
- Demand by Application, 2007
- 5 Low Density Polyethylene Secondary
- Packaging Film Demand by Application
- Cht LDPE Secondary Packaging Film
- Demand by Application, 2007
- 6 Low Density Polyethylene Nonpackaging
- Film Demand by Application
- Cht LDPE Nonpackaging Film Demand by Application, 2007
- 7 High Density Polyethylene Film
- Demand by Market
- 8 High Density Polyethylene Food Packaging
- Film Demand by Application
- 9 High Density Polyethylene Nonfood
- Packaging Film Demand by Application
- 10 High Density Polyethylene Secondary
- Packaging Film Demand by Application
- 11 High Density Polyethylene Nonpackaging
- Film Demand by Application
- 12 Polypropylene Film Demand by Type & Market
- 13 Polypropylene Food Packaging Film
- Demand by Application
- 14 Polypropylene Nonfood Packaging Film
- Demand by Application
- 15 Polypropylene Secondary Packaging Film
- Demand by Application
- 16 Polyester Film Demand by Market
- 17 Polyester Food Packaging Film
- Demand by Application
- 18 Polyester Nonfood Packaging Film
- Demand by Application
- 19 Polyester Nonpackaging Film
- Demand by Application
- 20 Polyvinyl Chloride Film Demand by Market
- 21 Polyvinyl Chloride Food Packaging Film
- Demand by Application
- 22 Polyvinyl Chloride Nonfood Packaging Film
- Demand by Application
- 23 Polyvinyl Chloride Secondary Packaging
- Film Demand by Application
- 24 Polystyrene Film Demand by Market
- 25 Nylon Film Demand by Market
- 26 Polyvinylidene Chloride Film
- Demand by Market
- 27 Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Film
- Demand by Market
- 28 Degradable Plastic Film Demand by Market
- 29 Cellophane Film Demand by Market
- 30 Cellulosics Film Demand by Market
- 31 Other Plastic Film Demand by Market
MARKET OVERVIEW
LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS:
- 1 Plastic Film Demand by Market
- Cht Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2007
FOOD PACKAGING
- Food Industry Outlook
- Consumer Preferences
- Distribution Trends
- Snacks
- Snack Food Outlook
- Plastic Film Demand
- Meat, Poultry & Seafood
- Meat, Poultry & Seafood Outlook
- Plastic Film Demand
- Baked Goods
- Baked Goods Outlook
- Plastic Film Demand
- Produce
- Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Outlook
- Plastic Film Demand
- Grain Mill Products
- Grain Mill Products Outlook
- Plastic Film Demand
- Frozen Foods
- Frozen Foods Outlook
- Plastic Film Demand
- Confections
- Confections Outlook
- Plastic Film Demand
- Dairy Products
- Dairy Products Outlook
- Plastic Film Demand
- Other Foods
LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS:
- 1 Food Packaging Film Demand by Application
- Cht Food Packaging Film Demand
- by Application, 2007
- 2 Food Product Shipments
- 3 Snack Food Shipments
- 4 Snack Food Film Demand by Resin
- 5 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Consumption
- 6 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Film
- Demand by Resin
- 7 Baked Goods Shipments
- 8 Baked Goods Film Demand by Resin
- 9 Fresh Produce Consumption
- 10 Fresh Produce Film Demand by Resin
- 11 Grain Mill Product Shipments
- 12 Grain Mill Product Film Demand by Resin
- 13 Frozen Food Shipments
- 14 Frozen Food Film Demand by Resin
- 15 Confections Shipments
- 16 Confections Film Demand by Resin
- 17 Dairy Product Indicators
- 18 Dairy Product Film Demand by Resin
- 19 Other Food Film Demand by Resin
NONFOOD PACKAGING
- Rack & Counter
- Textile, Apparel & Paper Products
- Textile, Apparel & Paper Products Outlook
- Plastic Film Demand
- Drugs, Health & Beauty Aids
- Cosmetic & Toiletry Shipments Outlook
- Plastic Film Demand
- Tobacco
- Other Nonfood Packaging
LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS:
- 1 Nonfood Packaging Film
- Demand by Application
- Cht Nonfood Packaging Film Demand
- by Application, 2007
- 2 Rack & Counter Film Demand by Resin
- 3 Textile, Apparel & Paper Product Shipments
- 4 Textile, Apparel & Paper Product Film
- Demand by Resin
- 5 Cosmetic & Toiletry Shipments