Monday, 3 June 2019

Plastic Segment to Dominate the Cut Flower Packaging Market in Terms of Market Share

Transparency Market Research delivers key insights on the cut flower packaging market in its published report, titled “Global Cut Flower Packaging Market: Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2018–2027.” In terms of revenue, the global cut flower packaging market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period, owing to numerous factors, about which TMR offers thorough insights and forecast in this report.

Cut flowers are flower buds trimmed from the plant bearing it. Cut flowers include a variety of flowers such as roses, carnations, orchids, lilies, and chrysanthemums among others. Cut flower packaging serves a dual purpose. It protects the flower buds as well as enhances its aesthetic appeal with a sophisticated finish. Cut flower packaging can be done in various packaging formats such as boxes & cartons, sleeves, and wrap sheets.

Cut Flower Packaging Market: TMR Key Findings
  • Among the various packaging types, the sleeves segment in the cut flower packaging market is witnessing higher growth and is projected to have a positive outlook during the forecast period. It is one of the most commonly used cut flower packaging formats for retail sales. It is the most attractive segment in the global cut flower packaging market for cut flower packaging, followed by the wrap sheets segment.
  • Modified atmospheric (MAP) boxes are used for cut flower packaging. These boxes help in retaining the freshness for a longer time and reduce wastage of cut flowers due to spoilage.

  • Florists dominate the distribution channel in the cut flower packaging market. They use visually attractive formats for cut flower packaging and provide creative as well as personalized solutions to the customers.
  • Retail vendors and florists are using innovative wrapping materials to provide aesthetic appeal to cut flower packaging solutions. Burlaps and other jute-based wrappings are gaining traction in the cut flower packaging market.
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Shifting Production Focus to Reshape the Cut Flower Packaging Market

Production of cut flowers has remained concentrated to the European countries such as Netherlands, Germany, and the U.K. for a long time. It has been observed that this focus is shifting to countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, and Columbia. This can be attributed to the availability of cheap labor and more favorable atmospheric conditions in these countries. Also, Japan, Ecuador, Malaysia, etc. have emerged as leading producers of cut flowers.


The changing production dynamics have resulted in a shift in cut flower packaging trends. As the production sites have shifted away from the dominant consumption regions, the need for advanced packaging of cut flowers has surged. This has compelled the manufacturers of cut flower packaging to create packaging solutions which aid in retaining the freshness of the packaged flowers for a longer time so that everyone involved in the supply chain of cut flower packaging can maximize their profit margins.

Stand-Up Pouches Market Trends Estimates High Demand by 2026

The shift in demand from rigid packaging to flexible packaging formats is the major factor behind the high growth of the global stand-up pouches market. Preference for stand-up pouches over other rigid packaging products such as metal cans and bottles will create enormous growth opportunities in the flexible packaging market. The demand for stand-up pouches is expected to expand at a CAGR value of 5.4%, during 2018-2026. With the introduction of stand-up pouches for a variety of end-use applications in different industries, the demand has grown significantly in the last few years.

Stand-up pouches are suitable to pack solid as well as liquid products which, in turn, diminishes the growth prospects of rigid packaging products. The evolution of pouch formats will create new growth horizons in the global stand-up pouches market. Companies are also focusing on shift packaging of their products from rigid to flexible packaging products in order to reduce raw material and transportation costs due to the overall reduction in the weight of the package. Stand-up pouches are 4-5 times lighter than metal cans which results in low packaging weight and cost of products.

Cost advantages of stand-up pouches over metal cans fuel the growth of the flexible packaging market

Major manufacturers of stand-up pouches are present in North American and European regions. Companies are focusing on introducing innovative stand-up pouches to gain consumer attention and increase the shelf life of the products. Stand-up pouches offer a larger surface area to be printed and enhance the visibility of the product at the point of purchase.


The growing inclination of brand owners and consumers towards stand-up pouch packaging will create immense growth opportunities for existing manufacturers as well as new entrants in the global stand-up pouches market. Considering high growth prospects in the stand-up pouches market, leading manufacturers are focusing on expanding their market presence by establishing new manufacturing facilities or exporting their products to almost each and every country located across the globe.

Emerging economies to create substantial growth opportunities in the global stand-up pouches market

It has been noticed that stand-up pouches are widely used in the food & beverages industry due to high suitability and better presentation of food & beverages at purchase point. The demand is growing at a much faster pace in the emerging economies of the Asia-Pacific and Latin America. China accounts for almost fifty percent of the demand in the Asia-Pacific region. Stand-up pouch manufacturers in China are formulating long-term growth strategies to expand the reach of their products in neighboring countries by offering low cost and average quality products. Stand-up pouches are primarily responsible for high growth in the flexible packaging industry.


On the basis of material type, plastic accounts for the highest market share in the global stand-up pouches market due to its high-barrier properties and high suitability for printing applications. However, paper-based stand-up pouches are also gaining popularity in developed countries such as the U.S. and Germany, due to increasing restrictions on the use of plastic packaging products in these countries. Multilayer packaging films are generally used to manufacture stand-up pouches for high-barrier properties and longer shelf lives. Stand-up pouches are also gaining significant traction in the homecare end-use industry for the packaging of liquid soaps and detergents.

Future Trends in Advanced Packaging Technologies Market | Expert Predictions for 2019

In its latest report titled – “Advanced Packaging Technologies Market – Global Industry, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2018–2026,” Transparency Market Research (TMR) delivers key insights on the consumption of a variety of packaging products, with advanced packaging technologies used in different end uses. According to TMR, the global advanced packaging technologies market is projected to clock a CAGR of 7.5%, during 2018-26, which is attributed to several factors, on which, the advanced packaging technologies report provides thorough insights and forecast. The Asia Pacific advanced packaging technologies market is expected to witness the highest CAGR value of 9.1%, during the forecast period.

The market research study on the global advanced packaging technologies market includes market assessment of different types of advanced packaging technologies i.e. active packaging technologies and smart & intelligent packaging technologies. Active packaging products include oxygen scavengers, moisture scavengers/absorbers, ethylene absorbers, active releasing systems, antioxidant releasers, carbon dioxide emitters, modified atmosphere packaging, temperature control packaging, and anti-corrosion films. Smart & intelligent packaging products include TTI tags & labels, freshness indicators, oxygen and CO2 indicators, RFID, and others.

TMR suggests that the increasing consumption of convenience products such as packaged food & beverages has fuelled the demand for advanced packaging technologies globally. However, the demand for products with advanced packaging technologies is also increasing at a faster pace for applications in other end-use industries such as pharmaceuticals and chemical industry.


Packaging products with advanced packaging technologies are widely used to protect products from counterfeiting and provide product information to the consumers in the pharmaceutical industry. Intelligent packaging solutions have gained significant traction in recent years due to the ability of these packaging products to provide information about the product and its constituents at the point of purchase. Leading brand owners are planning to use advanced packaging technologies for their products to create brand differentiation and enhance the traceability of their products.

The active packaging segment dominates the global advanced packaging technologies market with the market value share of more than 90% in 2017. In the active packaging segment, modified atmosphere packaging and oxygen scavengers are the two largest segments in terms of both market value and consumption. Temperature and freshness indicators are also gaining momentum for advanced packaging of some food products globally.

The advanced packaging technologies market offers substantial growth opportunities for the new entrants and existing packaging manufacturers. Companies could focus on embedding advanced packaging technologies in their conventional packaging products to gain significant attention from the brand owners as well as consumers. The global advanced packaging technologies market is expected to grow at a CAGR value of 7.5% during the forecast period.

Electronics Industry is projected to boost the Demand for Luxury Boxes Market

Transparency Market Research (TMR) delivers key insights on the luxury boxes market in its recent report titled “Luxury Boxes Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013 – 2018 and Opportunity Assessment 2019 – 2027”. In terms of value, the global luxury boxes market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period.

The increasing demand for luxury boxes from beauty & personal care, beverages, and electronics packaging industries is propelling the growth of the global market. European region is estimated to be the largest marketplace for luxury boxes. Industrial developments, improved living standards, and high-incomes of people from European countries play a significant role in the development of the European luxury boxes market. Europe is expected to be the largest consumer base of luxury cosmetics and alcoholic beverages. The improved market share of the cosmetics and personal care end-user industries in global packaging market is expected to heighten the demand for luxury boxes.

In the European luxury boxes market, Germany is estimated to be largest market, followed by the rest of Europe sub-region and United Kingdom. Paper is expected to be a highly preferred material for manufacturing luxury boxes. Telescopic luxury boxes are anticipated to account for highest market volume among other box types, owing to their adoption in the packaging of beauty & personal care products, confectionery, and jewellery.

North American luxury boxes market section includes a country-wise analysis for the United States and Canada. The United States luxury boxes market is expected to be the largest country-level market during the entire forecast period, in the North America region. The Latin American luxury boxes market includes country-wise analysis for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America region.


In the Latin American luxury boxes market, Argentina is estimated to witness fast-paced growth, while Brazil is estimated to represent the highest incremental opportunity in luxury boxes market by end of forecast period. In the European luxury boxes market analysis, prominent countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, and Rest of Europe are evaluated. Some of European manufacturers of luxury boxes are the leading players in the global luxury boxes market due to their technological developments and unique designs.

The Spanish luxury boxes market is expected to expand at an impressive CAGR, while Germany is anticipated to be highly attractive luxury boxes market in terms of market value share. The Asia Pacific luxury boxes market includes country-level analysis for ASEAN, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific. In the Asia Pacific luxury boxes market, China & India together are estimated to account for more than half of the Asia Pacific luxury boxes market share in 2018. With the growth in spending power of individuals from India, the Indian luxury boxes market is projected to witness fast-paced growth during the forecast period.

PET Bottles Market Set for Rapid Growth and Trend by 2027

PET bottles are an efficient and durable packaging solution for most of the end-use industries. Also, PET bottles offer a cost-effective solution for packaging. PET bottles are a highly-consumed product in the packaging industry owing to the rising demand from food & beverages, personal care & cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other end-use sectors. PET bottles are available in various volumes from 100 ml and 200 ml to 2000 ml & above. PET bottles can be custom-made as per requirement as well.

The PET bottles market, on the basis of capacity, has been segmented into – up to 500 ml, 500 to 1000 ml, 1000 ml to 2000 ml, and more than 2000 ml categories. Among them, 500 ml to 1000 ml capacity PET bottles are estimated to account for nearly 53% of the global PET bottles market during 2018 and are supposed to maintain their dominance throughout the forecast period. It is attributed to the light weight of PET bottles.

Manufacturers are continuously introducing improvements to reduce weight of PET bottles since the last few years. Their efforts are gaining traction with some manufacturers developing PET bottles that weigh less than 10 grams. This trend towards lightweight PET bottles is a result of cost-effective products and provides manufacturers a competitive edge over other players. 500 ml to 1000 ml PET bottles are highly used as a commercial packaging solution for carbonated drinks, energy drinks, edible oils, juices, and water bottles.


The bottled water segment is gaining ground with a high demand across the globe due to the decline in the sales of carbonated drinks over the last decade. Hence, the prominent players are looking for opportunities in the bottled water segment to drive growth in the PET bottles market. The up to 500 ml segment of PET bottles is expected to be the second largest capacity segment in the global PET bottles market during the forecast period. Most of the energy drinks and juices are packed in these PET bottles owing to the growing trend of on-the-go consumption. This segment of the PET bottles market is highly sought after as a packaging solution by the cosmetics & personal care industry.

PET Bottles Market is Expected to Witness Lucrative Growth 

PET bottles are an economical packaging solution for carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, edible oil, and other personal care & household products. The demand for PET bottles has grown significantly in the last 5-10 years due to the high growth in the consumption of convenient food & beverages in the developed as well as developing countries. Also, about 98% of PET bottles can be recycled, which makes them an environment-friendly choice for packaging of various products.

Fast Food Wrapping Paper Market Application, Technology & Industry Analysis Research Report 2026

The global fast food wrapping paper market is witnessing a solid expansion, thanks to growing demand for fast foods and growth of e-commerce. The global fast food wrapping paper market depicts a competitive and fragmented landscape, reports Transparency Market Research (TMR). Some key players in the global fast food wrapping paper market are Delfort Group, Berry Global, Inc., Twin Rivers Paper Company, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Huhtamaki Oyj, Hindalco Industries Limited, and Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Limited.

The global fast food wrapping market is expected to expand significantly, thanks to growing advancements in packaging materials and marketing techniques. For example, in Japan wrapping paper for regional dishes embeds a signature style of the region, attracting tourists for a free souvenir. Additionally, material advances such as the use of banana pseudo stems and polymer treatments have displayed promising results. Polymer treatment shows promise in making grease proof and water proof for ideal fast food wrappings. Growing focus on research and development is expected to create significant opportunities in the fast food wrapping paper market in the near future.

The global fast food wrapping paper market is expected to exhibit a solid growth during 2018-2026, growing at a steady 2.8% CAGR. Rising consumption of fast food products is expected to play a key role in the growth of the market. Additionally, growing demand for burgers is expected to emerge as a boon to growth. Burgers make for an ideal type of product for paper wrappings. Moreover, sandwiches are likely to emerge as a dominant force for growth in the global fast food wrapping market.


The global fast food wrapping market is expected to witness robust growth in Asia Pacific, registering 4.2% CAGR. Introduction of fast food products like burgers, sandwiches, and growing disposable income in the region is expected to drive significant demand in the region.
 
Fast food chains like McDonalds, Subway, and KFC are expanding their footprints globally. These fast food chains use large amounts of paper wrappings for their products. For example, Subway mainly serves their large subs in paper wrappings for convenience and with branded packaging. Additionally, due to increasing globalization, these chains are gaining increased grounds in Asia. The rising disposable income here and growth of new lifestyle involving a lot more outdoor eating is a boon for the fast food wrapping paper market. The low costs of paper wrappings and printing options for branding, are expected to create new opportunities for the global fast food wrapping paper market in the near future.

Future of Can Shipper Market | Expert Predictions for 2019

With the increasing import and export of fragile goods across the world, the demand for protective packaging solutions has increased significantly in the last few years. Companies are spending high chunks of money on packaging of product to safely transport its products from one place to another.  Can shipper is a type of protective packaging solution used to keep the content safe in the can during shipping and transportation. It is made up of plastic or foam materials. Can shipper could be easily inserted in the corrugated boxes which is a secondary packaging solution.

Can shipper are also used to prevent harmful industrial chemicals and compounds from spillage during shipping. It is used for protective packaging applications in a variety of end-use industries such as industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, paint and coatings, food & beverages, etc. Can shipper has emerged as an economical packaging solution for the transportation of hazardous materials.

Can Shipper Market: Market Dynamics

The demand for cans shippers is expected to grow significantly due to growing need for protective packaging solutions for a variety of end-use packaging application in different industries such as chemicals, pharmaceutical, automotive, and food & beverages among others. A large number of protective packaging companies are planning to introduce can shipper in their product portfolio to leverage opportunities generated through high demand for can shipper throughout the forecast period.


There are significant growth opportunities for the new entrants in the can shipper market. They can focus on introducing new and innovative packaging product which could be used for protective packaging of multiple products. Recent trends observed in the market is the growing popularity of cans shipper in the chemical industry owing to the safe storage and transportation of hazardous liquid products. Manufacturers are also focusing to customize their product offerings to cater to specific demand of end-users.

On the basis of region, the can shipper market is segmented as North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, APEJ (Asia-Pacific Excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Japan. Can Shipper market is expected to gain significant momentum in the global protective packaging market. North America and Europe dominates the can shipper market in terms of both production and consumption.

Can shipper are extensively marketed in both of these regions and also brand owners are preferring this protective packaging product due to its added advantage for safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials. Germany, France, and U.K. account for largest market share in the Europe can shipper market. However, in North America region, the U.S. accounts for approximately 90% of the demand for can shippers in the protective packaging market. However, with the high growth in can shipper market in developed countries, it is also becoming popular in the developing economies of Asia-Pacific and Latin America region.


Packaging manufacturers are focusing to expand their product portfolio and cater to the high demand for can shipper in both of these region. In Asia-Pacific region, China is expected to outpace the demand for can shipper in other countries such as India, Japan, and South Korea. In Latin America region, Brazil is expected to dominate the market throughout the forecast period due to increasing number of end-user companies and consumption of a variety of goods in the country. MEA and Japan also offer untapped growth potential in the can shipper market.

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