Active & Intelligent Packaging

US active and intelligent packaging demand is forecast to increase 8.0 percent annually to $3.5 billion in 2017. Intelligent packaging will record double digit annual gains, led by time-temperature indicator labels. Gas scavengers, susceptor packaging and self-venting packaging will be among the fastest growing active packaging types.This study analyzes the $2.4 billion US active and intelligent packaging industry. It presents historical demand data for 2002, 2007 and 2012, and forecasts for 2017 and 2022 by product (e.g., gas scavengers, corrosion control packaging, desiccants, susceptor packaging, color indicator packaging, time-temperature indicators), and market (e.g., food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, primary metals, motor vehicles, electronics).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 42 industry players, including Reynolds Group, Sealed Air and Clariant International.