Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Folding Cartons Market is Growing Due to Increasing Adoption from Food and Beverage Industry

Key players in the global folding cartons are focusing on product proliferation to strengthen their market hold, states a newly launched market intelligence report by Transparency Market research (TMR). Apart from this, increasing investments form top players for development of advance techniques is boosting the global folding cartons market. Some of the predominant players operating in the market are Westrock Company, Amcor Limited, Huhtamaki Oyi, Sonoco Products Company, and AR Packaging Group AB.

As per the TMR report, global folding cartons market is expected to consume 29,036,000 tonnes by the end of 2025 in terms of volume. The market is projected to rise at a steady CAGR of 4.7% over the forecast period of 2017 to 2025 in terms of volume.

Among all the regions, Asia Pacific is dominating in terms of value and volume owing to the rising trend of packaged food across the developing countries such as China and India. On the basis of end user, food and beverage industry accounts for a large market share. The same is expected to continue in the near future as well. One of the major factors behind the growth of this end use, the segment is leading to the increasing consumption of folding cartons. 

Changing Lifestyle and Eating Habits to Bolster Growth  

The increasing demand for folding carton for several applications is fueling the growth of the global folding cartons market. This is mainly due to rise in consumption of packaged food owing to the changing lifestyle of people. Further, manufactures of folding cartons market are focusing on advanced product development techniques to cater rising adoption from end users.

Furthermore, increasing investment for use of latest technologies and new product launch by  manufacturers are some other factors addressing the growing demand for folding cartons. Some other factors such as favorable demographics, increasing disposable income, rising consumer awareness, and demand for processed food are driving this market. To serve this, suppliers and product manufacturers are adopting unit-level and small-sized packaging machinery. These factors are boosting the global folding cartons market.


Fluctuations in Wood Pulp Price May Hinder Prospect of Market 

One factor which may dampen the growth of the global folding carton market is regular fluctuations in wood pulp price. This may have a negative impact on the growth of the market. For the past few years, the prices for paper has been increasing at an alarming rate due to demand supply gaps globally.

Global Case Packers Market to Reach a Valuation of US$1,450.7 7 Million by 2025, Owing to Thriving Demand from Food and Beverages Industry

The global case packers market is categorized by the presence of numerous players operating in it. Players in the market are focusing on innovation to cater the demand from the end user industry.  Key players in the global case packers market are experimenting with novel strategies to strengthen their market hold. Some of the prominent players operating in the global case packers market  are Shibuya Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group, Omori Machinery Co. Ltd., Tetra Pak International S.A., Rovema GmbH, and Marchesini Group S.p.A.

As per a  recent market report by Transparency Market Research (TMR) on global case packers market, the market is estimated to reach a valuation of US$1,450.7 million by 2025 end, rising at a steady CAGR of  4.3% during the forecast period that is 2017- 2025. The market was evaluated at US$1,457.2 mn in 2017.

On the basis of end-use industry, food and beverage industry leads the market share of the segment owing to the huge demand. Geographically, Europe and North America altogether holds substantial share in the regional market at present. Case packer market in Asia Pacific region is rising at great speed owing to the presence of numerous end user industries in the region. The case packer market in the region is expected to rise at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period. And it is estimated to surpass Europe and North America market in the near future


Case packers find extensive application in several end-use industries including food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care, and pharmaceuticals.  The growing demand from food and beverage industry is expected to propel the global case packers market. On the basis of machine type, robotic case packers  have more demand among the end users. This is mainly because of its ability to pick up irregular shape.

Further, it allows more rotation as compared to other machine type. The rise in the demand of end users dealing in different product portfolio is fueling the global robotic case packers market. Globally, the demand for the robotic case packers segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2025.  Apart from this, low cost associated with the automatic case packers is encouraging small scale manufacturer. This is expected to rise the market of share of the automatic case packers market. 

Monday, 25 February 2019

Molded Fiber Clamshell and Container Market – APEJ to Exhibit Promising Opportunity, North America to Rise

The global molded fiber clamshell and container market has become a key part of the packaging sector in recent years due to their benefits such as cheap costs compared to traditional alternatives, light weight, and environmentally sustainable composition. The molded fiber clamshell and container market is thus set for rapid growth over the 2017-2022 forecast period due to steady growth of the packaging industry to satisfy the demands of a growing set of end use industries. Europe is likely to be a key region for the global molded fiber clamshell and container market, with the region set to occupy a dominant share in the global market through the 2017-2022 forecast period. Asia Pacific except Japan is also likely to play a key role in the global molded fiber clamshell and container market over the 2017-2022 forecast period due to growing demand from the region’s emerging economies.

According to Transparency Market Research, the global molded fiber clamshell and container market is likely to reach a valuation of more than US$2 bn by the end of 2017, with the market expected to further rise to more than US$2.7 bn by the end of 2022.

Here are the key insights into the growth prospects of the global molded fiber clamshell and container market in the coming years:

The rising demand for molded fiber clamshells and containers from the food and beverage industry is likely to be a major growth driver for the market over the coming years. The food and beverage industry has become a leading end user of the packaging industry in recent years due to the rapid globalization of the industry, leading to growing demand for long-distance shipping of fresh foods.

The growing consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs is likely to remain a vital driver for the global molded fiber clamshell and container market over the coming years. Such foods have become popular among urban consumers, who are becoming increasingly aware about the importance of a healthy diet. This is likely to be a vital driver for the global molded fiber clamshell and container market over the coming years, as urban retail sales channels have embraced the use of molded fiber clamshells and containers.


One of the prime factors enabling steady growth of the global molded fiber clamshell and container market is their environmental sustainability. Since molded fiber clamshells and containers are made from recycled paper and other such materials, they cause no environmental harm when they are disposed. This gives them a considerable advantage over conventional packaging materials such as plastics, which have come under the spotlight in numerous regions due to the impact of plastic packaging on environmental degradation. The rising government support to environmental measures is thus likely to remain a key driver for the global molded fiber clamshell and container market in the coming years.

Media and Entertainment Industry to Dominate Demand from 3D Animation Market

The global 3D animation market is prognosticated in a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR) to witness a massive influx of new players attracted to remunerative opportunities available. With a view to enjoy the advantage of skilled and cost-effective labor and take the edge off challenges related to in-house research and development, a significant count of players are expected to involve themselves in mergers and acquisitions. For instance, Solid Angle S.L. was acquired by Autodesk in April 2016. The market marks the presence of top players such as Adobe Systems Inc., Nemetschek SE, and Autodesk Inc.

TMR envisages the global 3D animation market to be worth a US$26.8 bn by the end of 2022 while rising at a 14.5% CAGR during the forecast tenure 2017-2022. In 2017, the market was valued at a US$13.6 bn. By hardware, it could be led by video cards and graphics processing unit (GPU), which accounted for a 35.7% share in 2017. Regionally, North America is anticipated to collect a lion’s share while expanding at a CAGR of 17.4%.

Emergence of AI, VR, and AR Increases Competition, Encouraging Growth

The entertainment and media industry has been raising high demand for 3D animation with increased adoption in the recent years. Besides improved adoption of 3D animation and visual effects, the industry has been pushing the global market based on other important factors. The world 3D animation market could be boosted by the advent of AI, VR, and AR and increasing competitiveness as a result of it. Furthermore, rising interest in watching animated movies is predicted to set the tone for valuable growth of the market.


Uptake of 3D mapping technology could surge because of high demand for 3D mobile applications and games. Growth of the world 3D animation market is foreseen to see a rise owing to swelling adoption of the technology in geospatial navigation and analysis.

Piracy and Corruption Cause Demand for 3D Animation to See Downfall

The international 3D animation market has seen rapid adoption in different end-use industries such as education, healthcare, and manufacturing. However, vendors are foretold to face certain challenges in their operation. These include price sensitivity, low proficiency level, and constant exposure to piracy and corruption.

50 to 100 ml Segment to Dominate Global Aluminum Barrier Laminate Tubes Market

The global aluminum barrier laminate (ABL) tubes market is highly competitive, thanks to the presence of a number of players, states a new report by Transparency Market Research (TMR). The leading companies in this market rely heavily on technological advancements of their existing products in an effort to strengthen their position among consumers. However, the competition within the market is expected to intensify further and the leading players are projected to shift their focus towards expanding their regional reach in the near future. Ambertube, Pirlo, Essel Propack, Montebello Packaging, Linhardt, Hoffmann Neopac, Impact Int., Tubapack, Huhtamaki, and Intrapac Int. are some of the leading players in this market, reports the research study.

As per the report’s estimations, the overall opportunity in the global market for aluminum barrier laminate tubes touched US$772.3 mn by 2017 end. Analysts anticipated the market to proliferate at a CAGR of 5.50% over the period from 2017 to 2022 and attain US$1.01 bn by the end of the period of the forecast. In terms of capacity, the 50 to 100 ml aluminum barrier laminate tube segment witnesses a relatively greater demand across the world and this trend is predicted to remain so over the next few years.

On the basis of geography, the worldwide market for aluminum barrier laminate tubes registers its presence across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Latin America, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), and Japan. Among these, Europe has surfaced as the market leader and, expanding at a CAGR of 5.50% between 2017 and 2022, this regional market is anticipated to continue on the top over the forthcoming years, states the market report.


“The global market for aluminum barrier laminate tubes has gained significant momentum, thanks to the constant rise in the packaging sector across the world,” says an analyst at TMR. Globally, aluminum barrier laminate tubes find substantial application in premium consumer goods, such as premium oils, antiseptics, dental creams, and adhesives, and, these days, they are also being thoroughly utilized in the packaging of food products. The augmenting demand for premium consumer goods is expected to drive the growth of the worldwide market for aluminum barrier laminate tubes in the years to come, states the research report.

Dry Shampoo Market – Spray Form Dry Shampoo Sets Tone for Impressive Growth

The global dry shampoo market is gaining from a number of favorable factors. Firstly, dry shampoo has aroused the interest of the growing working-class population, globally, who are looking for hair products that do not require much time for application suitable for their hectic lifestyle. This population group requires frequent hair washes as they are exposed to dirt and pollution while traveling to and from the workplace. Dry shampoo is best suited in this scenario, as frequent use of regular shampoo leads to loss of strength and sheen of hair. The ease of use as it does not require water to reduce greasing from the scalp and hair is also a significant factor boosting the demand for dry shampoo.

Apart from this, the changing consumer preference for natural and organic hair care products is also stoking growth of dry shampoo market. To cater to this, a number of hair care brands have introduced natural and organic variants of dry shampoo, which are attracting a large number of consumers. These variants are not only free of harsh chemicals, which are associated with loss of luster and strength of hair, but also help improve hair health through nourishing the scalp. Further, rising hair fall concerns and the rising prevalence of scalp related diseases are increasingly leading consumes opt for natural and herbal hair care solutions.

The influence of the fashion industry leading individuals to adopt hair care solutions endorsed by models and hair stylists has also been boosting the growth of the dry shampoo industry. The advent of new formula based hair care products briefly gained the interest of models and hair stylists for increasing hair volume and providing rich hair texture. However, excessive use of chemical-based hair styling solutions and frequent shampooing have been associated with severe scalp issues, with baldness being one of them. This has led models and hair stylists to switch to dry shampoo that substitutes chemical-based products for hair styling needs.


According to estimates presented by a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR), the global dry shampoo market will expand at a CAGR of 6.2% between 2017 and 2022 vis-à-vis revenue. Expanding at this pace, the market is likely to become US$4,110.6 mn by 2022-end from its estimated worth of US$3,043.5 mn in 2017.

Among the key form type segments, spray form is estimated to hold the leading 66.2% of market share in 2017. In absolute numbers, the spray form segment is estimated to be valued at US$2,016.3 mn in 2017. The form spray segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of 6.3% between 2017 and 2022, for the segment to touch a revenue valuation of US$2,738.4 mn by the end of 2022. The form spray type segment is estimated to display the leading year on year absolute growth of US$144.4 mn over the course of the forecast period from 2017 to 2022.

Fitness Remains a Primary Application of Folding Bikes Market

Leading players in the global folding bikes market remain focused on product innovation and design enhancements in order to gain a competitive edge. Despite the high level of sophistication, manufacture are able to keep the prices of folding bikes quite moderate. Di Blasi, Bobbin, Raleigh Evo-2, Dawes Diamond, Tern Verge X20, Pacific Cycles, Tern Link, Schwinn, Strida LT, Independent Fabrication, Gocycle, Brompton, Montague Crosstown, Bickerton Junction 1707 City, Dahon, STRiDA EVO, Vilano, SwissBike, Tern Joe, and LightSpeed.

Folding bikes are usually smaller than a conventional bicycle and as the name suggest can be folded up or otherwise reduced into a more convenient size/shape. Folding bike is a fast growing bicycle category owing to its various practical and plausible uses in personal mobility as well recreation. Transparency Market Research (TMR) reveals that the global market for folding bikes is set to surge at a CAGR of 5.2% during 2017 to 2026 and reach a valuation of US$ 213,206.0 Mn by 2026-end.

Folding bikes are finding practical uses is recreation and daily life. Increasing awareness about health and growing concerns over global pollution is expected reflected favourably on the global market for folding bikes in the forthcoming years. In addition, folding bikes are gaining popularity among people who are shifting towards healthy and eco-friendly solutions that also carry an element of style. The growth trend is likely to continue with more people inclining towards healthy and green living. On the other hand, challenges associated with design, safety and performance limitation remain a major growth deterrent. Factors as such as expected to support the growth of the market during the forecast period.


Key Insights from the Report Include:
  • During the forecast period, Europe is expected to dominate the global folding bikes market in terms of revenue. The region’s folding bikes market is projected to exhibit a CAGR a healthy compound annual growth rate from 2017 to 2026.
  • On the basis of product type, the mid-fold segment currently commands for little under 25% revenue share of the global market and is likely to reflect a steady CAGR of 3.8% during the assessment period. This segment is expected to grow by US$ 2,588.0 Mn annually over the course of the forecast period.
  • Based on wheel size, the 20 Inch segment is expected to remain highly lucrative over 2026. Currently, the segment is commands for more than 29% revenue share of the global market and is projected to witness a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period.
  • By application, the fitness is expected to remain high attractive throughout the projection period. The segment presently represents a market valuation of over US$ 77,600 Mn and is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.8% between 2017 and 2026. This is primarily owing to increasing popularity of folding bikes among health conscious consumers. Increasing use of bicycles as a recreational and exercise tool is expected to play an important role in driving the growth of the market.

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