World Protective Packaging

World demand for protective packaging will rise 6.1 percent annually to nearly $27 billion in 2018. The Asia/Pacific region will see the fastest gains. The online retail market will continue to grow rapidly from a small base and boost the whole retail segment, while manufacturing remains the dominant market.This study analyzes the $20 billion world protective packaging industry. It presents historical demand data for 2003, 2008 and 2013, and forecasts for 2018 and 2023 by product (e.g., foamed plastics, paperboard protectors, protective mailers), material (e.g., paperboard, foamed plastics, plastic films), function (cushioning, blocking and bracing, void-filling, wrapping, insulation), market (e.g., manufacturing, retail), world region, and for 24 countries.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 39 industry participants, including Sealed Air, Sonoco Products and Pregis.