Environmentally Friendly Packaging Global Market Report 2023 – By Type (Recycled Content Packaging, Reusable Packaging, Degradable Packaging), By Product Type (Bags, Pouches And Sachets, Boxes, Containers, Films, Trays, Tubes, Bottles And Jars, Cans, Other Product Types), By Material Type (Paper And Paper Board, Plastic, Metal, Glass, Starch-Based Materials, Other Materials), By Technique (Active Packaging, Molded Packaging, Alternate Fiber Packaging, Other Techniques), By Layer (Primary Packaging, Secondary Packaging, Tertiary Packaging) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance refers to repairing and maintaining industrial machinery and equipment and keeping them running and in good condition. It is the process of maintaining machinery to keep it in good working order. It may include upkeep done as part of a regular schedule or in advance of any type of break or damage. The main types of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance are commercial machinery repair and maintenance, and industrial machinery repair and maintenance. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance refer to the maintenance of commercial machinery. The various applications include agriculture, construction, packaging, food processing, mining, semiconductor manufacturing, and others. The global commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance market is segmented – 1) By Type: Commercial Machinery Repair and Maintenance, and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance 2) By Application: Agriculture,Construction, Packaging, Food Processing, Mining, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Other Applications The global commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance market size will grow from $301.85 billion in 2022 to $326.93 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance is expected to grow from $434.82 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.4%. The growth is mainly due to rapid urbanization and rising economic growth. Rapid urbanization and rising economic growth are expected to propel the growth of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair going forward. Urbanization refers to the population shift from a rural area to an urban area. Because of the increase in urbanization and population increase the usage of commercial machinery helps to increase repairs for commercial goods. For instance, according to Uncharted, a US-based company that provides information regarding economic trends, for the year 2020 56.2% of the people living in urban areas are expected to increase to 79% by 2050. Their fore increase in Rapid urbanization and rising economic growth are driving the growth of the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair market. Major players in the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance market include Caterpillar Inc., ABB Group, Deere & Co., CNH Industrial NV, and Linde AG. Strategic collaborations for innovating new products have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the commercial and industrial machinery market. Major companies operating in the commercial and industrial machinery market are focused on collaborating with one another to create new technologically advanced products to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in November 2022, The Chemours Company, a US-based chemical company with a Mexico-based commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment technology and manufacturing company, Bohn de Mexico. In accordance with the agreement, Bohn de Mexico will use OpteonTM XL20 (R-454 C), OpteonTM XL40 (R-454 A), and OpteonTM XL10 (R-1234 YF) for its new line of BOHN Ecoflex condensing units. These refrigerants are non-ozone depleting (ODP) and have low global warming potential (GWP). The OpteonTM XL refrigerant line provides very low GWP solutions that are ideal for the new Ecoflex equipment generation from Bohn de Mexico, which offers cutting-edge technological innovations for the best energy efficiency of refrigeration systems and aids the business in achieving its sustainability goals. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance market in 2022. The regions covered in commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair maintenance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, USA. The commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance market includes revenues earned by entities by minimizing costly downtime, and lowering the risk of workplace accidents. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) refers to a thermoplastic produced from the monomer ethylene. Low-density polyethylene is resistant to moisture and chemicals, and it is non-toxic, non-contaminating in nature, flexible, and relatively transparent. It is used to make many thin and flexible products, such as plastic bags for dry-cleaning, newspapers, and others. The manufacturing process of low-density polyethylene is the autoclave method and the tubular method. Autoclaving is a sterilization method that uses high-pressure steam. The autoclaving process works in that the boiling point of water increases when it is under pressure. The applications are film and sheets, extrusion coatings, injection molding, and other applications. The end-use industries are agriculture, electrical and electronics, packaging, construction, and other end-use industries. The global low-density polyethylene market is segmented – 1) By Manufacturing Process: Autoclave Method, Tubular Method 2) By Application: Film and Sheets, Extrusion Coatings, Injection Molding, Other Applications 3) By End User Industry: Agriculture, Electrical and Electronics, Packaging, Construction, Other End Use Industries The global low-density polyethylene (LDPE) market size will grow from $46.65 billion in 2022 to $51.11 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is expected to grow from $72.34 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.1%. The rising demand for LDPE in the packaging industry is expected to boost the growth of the low-density polyethylene (LDPE) market. LDPE is being increasingly used for food packaging and non-food packaging. Use of LDPE in packaging decreases the cost of packaging. LDPE has the properties of having good tensile strength and being flexible, which makes the process of packaging easy. LDPE is commonly used in food packaging to manufacture coffee can lids, bread bags, and fruit and vegetable bags used in grocery stores. It is also used in non-food packaging such as shipping sacks, bubble packing, envelopes, overwrap, and rack and counter bags. According to the American Plastics Council (APC), LDPE accounts for 65.5 percent of the total plastic film used in the packaging of food items, whereas it accounts for 54.9 percent of the total plastic film used in the packaging of non-food items. The increase in demand for packaging accelerates the demand for LDPE used as a packaging material. Major players in the low-density polyethylene market are Formosa Plastics Corporation, Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, DuPont de Nemours, LG Chem, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Reliance Industries Ltd., and LyondellBasell Industries. The rising popularity of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) is expected to restrict the growth of the low-density polyethylene (LDPE) market. Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) acts as a substitute to low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with additional benefits such as high tensile strength and a higher degree of resistance from UV rays and other environmental factors when compared to low-density polyethylene (LDPE). According to an article by Plastivision, by 2023 the demand for LDPE for kitchen appliances is expected to reach 1.2 million metric tons only, whereas the demand for LLDPE for the making of industrial containers is expected to reach 3 million metric tons. Thus, the market for LDPE is negatively impacted owing to the high tensile strength and more flexibility offered by LLDPE as compared to LDPE. The production of bio-derived polyethylene is being widely adopted by companies in the low-density polyethylene market as a substitute for chemically synthesized polyethylene. Low-density polyethylene, like other plastics, is chemically synthesized and releases harmful toxins into the environment when burned and is difficult to decompose, further harming the environment. Companies involved in the LDPE market are investing in finding sustainable options for chemical plastics called bioplastics. These bio-plastics mimic the robustness and durability of conventional plastics such as LDPE and degrade in the open air. For instance, in July 2020, a US-based chemicals company Dow Inc., and a Malaysian manufacturer of stretch films launched a new range of bio-based polyethylene (bio-PE) in Asia-Pacific market. It is a bio-based polyethylene made from renewable feedstock that helps firms to develop high-performance plastics while limiting carbon footprint. In September 2022, Repeats Group BV, a plastics recycling platform based in the Netherlands acquired Polimero Srl for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition enables Repeats Group to further penetrate the Italian market with high quality recycled resin. Polimero Srl is an Italian manufacturer of recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the low-density polyethylene market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global low-density polyethylene market share. The regions covered in the global low-density polyethylene market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the low-density polyethylene market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The low-density polyethylene (LDPE) market consists of the sales of rigid and soft low-density polyethylene. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). 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Polyvinyl chloride is a white synthetic organic compound available in powder form or granules with a high density and high impact strength. PVC is commonly used in construction as insulation on electrical wires. It is also blow-molded into clear, transparent bottles. The product types of poly-vinyl chloride are rigid PVC, flexible PVC, low-smoke PVC, and chlorinated PVC. Rigid PVC is a strong, stiff, low-cost plastic material that is easy to fabricate and easy to bond by using adhesives or solvents. The applications are pipes and fittings, film and sheets, wire and cables, bottles, profiles, hoses and tubing, and other applications. The end-use industries are building and construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, packaging, footwear, healthcare, and other end-use industries. The global poly-vinyl chloride market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Rigid PVC, Flexible PVC, Low-smoke PVC, Chlorinated PVC 2) By Application: Pipes & Fittings, Film & Sheets, Wire & Cables, Bottles, Profiles, Hoses & Tubing, Other Applications 3) By End User Industry: Building & Construction, Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Packaging, Footwear, Healthcare, Other End Use Industries The global poly-vinyl chloride market size will grow from $82.46 billion in 2022 to $89.02 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global poly-vinyl chloride is expected to grow from $119.4 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.6%. The PVC market growth was aided by increased demand from industries such as construction, health care, and packaging. The growing need for PVC is expected to drive the market. PVC is lightweight and strong and is heavily used in the construction industry in the form of pipes, windows, flooring, and roofing. According to Oxford Economics, a UK-based firm providing global economic forecasting and econometric analysis, the worldwide construction output is expected to grow from $10.7 trillion in 2020 to $15.2 trillion by 2030 at a rate of 42%, which is expected to positively impact the PVC market. The growth of end-user industries, including construction, health care, and packaging, boosts the demand for PVC, increasing the growth of the PVC market. Major players in the polyvinyl chloride market are Westlake Chemical Corporation, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., INEOS Group Ltd., LG Chem, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Occidental Chemical Corporation, China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina), Mexichem SAB de CV, Axiall Corporation, and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. The environmental impacts of using PVC challenge the growth of the PVC market. The emission of toxic fumes emitted during the manufacturing, use, and disposal of PVC raises environmental concerns. The manufacturing of PVC consumes a high amount of chlorine gas, due to which a large number of hazardous gases as by-products are emitted during the whole PVC lifecycle. PVC resists natural degradation. It stays in the environment for a long time, contributing to global pollution. Due to the harmful effects of PVC on the environment, PVC packaging has been banned or restricted in a number of countries around the world, such as Canada, Spain, South Korea, and the Czech Republic. Some U.S. cities, such as Rahway, NJ and Glen Cove, NY, have prohibited the use of PVC in food packaging or utensils. The ill effects of PVC restrain the growth of the Poly-Vinyl Chloride market. Poly-vinyl chloride manufacturing companies are increasingly implementing the new "molecular orientation" technology to improve the physical and mechanical properties of the PVC produced. Molecular orientation is a manufacturing method that increases the flexibility and resistivity of PVC from fatigue and impact. Under certain pressure, temperature, and speed conditions, molecular technology aligns the randomly arranged molecules in a normal PVC in the same direction. The new alignment improves the strength and ductility of the PVC pipes, creating new PVC-O pipes. For instance, Molecor uses molecular orientation to produce TOM® PVC-O pipes. These pipes are resistant to low temperatures and have high resistance to cracks or impacts. In October 2021, Oldcastle Infrastructure, a US-based company providing infrastructure services acquired National Pipe & Plastics Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition added PVC pipe portfolio to Oldcastle Infrastructure and enables it to offer integrated solutions to its customers. National Pipe & Plastics Inc. is a US-based PVC pipes company. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyvinyl chloride market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global polyvinyl chloride market. The regions covered in the global poly-vinyl chloride market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the polyvinyl chloride market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The polyvinyl chloride (PVC) market consists of the sales of molecularly oriented polyvinyl chloride and modified polyvinyl chloride. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Polyethylene terephthalate is a high-gloss, crack-resistant transparent plastic. These are general-purpose thermoplastic polymers produced by the reaction of mono ethylene glycol (MEG) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and are known for their excellent combination of mechanical, thermal, chemical, and dimensional stability. The main product types of polyethylene terephthalate are virgin and recycled. Recycling is the process of reusing something after undergoing a series of changes or treatments. The applications are beverages, sheets & films, consumer goods, food packaging, and others (cosmetic bottles and household products). The end-use industries are packaging, electrical & electronics, automotive, construction, and others (material handling and strapping). The global polyethylene terephthalate market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Virgin, Recycle 2) By Application: Beverages, Sheets & Films, Consumer Goods, Food Packaging, Other Applications (Cosmetic Bottles and Household Products) 3) By End User Industry: Packaging, Electrical & Electronics, Automotive, Construction, Other End Use Industries (Material Handling and Strapping) The global polyethylene terephthalate market size will grow from $39.18 billion in 2022 to $42.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global polyethylene terephthalate is expected to grow from $59.39 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.6%. The rising demand for polyethylene terephthalate in food and beverage packaging, such as carbonated soft drink packaging, contributed to the growth of the polyethylene terephthalate market. The increasing demand for bottled drinks and glass and metal container replacements finds no better alternatives to polyethylene terephthalate due to its versatility in shape and size. According to the Plastics Industry Association, a US-based plastic industry association, the plastics manufacturing shipments saw a 0.9% increase in 2020 and observed a 2.2% increase in 2021. The rising demand in the food and beverage packaging industry increased the demand for polyethylene terephthalate during the historic period, driving the market. Major players in the polyethylene terephthalate market report are Far Eastern New Century Corporation, Hengli Group Co. Ltd., Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, JBF Industries Ltd., Jiangsu Sanfangxiang Group, Lotte Chemical Corporation, Octal, Reliance Industries Ltd., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), and Sinopec Group. Strict regulations on the use of plastic are a major challenge in the polyethylene terephthalate market. Governments across the world are imposing restrictions on plastic products such as bottles and single-use plastics and are raising awareness about recycling plastic materials. For instance, in June 2022, the US Interior Department, the executive department of the US federal government announced that it will ban the sale of single-use plastic on public lands, national parks by 2032.. Furthermore, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, India produces about 33 million pounds of plastic waste each day, and 60 percent of it is recycled. That’s approximately 24 pounds of waste per person per year, compared with 62 pounds globally. Imposing strict regulations on manufacturing and recycling plastic products has a negative impact on the polyethylene terephthalate market. Major companies are increasingly manufacturing bio-based PET using partially recyclable materials. Bio-based PET is a lightweight, recyclable, biodegradable, and reusable bioplastic material derived from biomass. It consists of 30% plant-derived ethanol glycol and 70% terephthalic acid derived from fossils. This is also used for the packaging of soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, food products, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, and edible oils. The desire to use environmentally friendly products and stringent regulations have encouraged the use of bio-friendly products in industries and have resulted in an increased demand for bio-based PET. For instance, Eastlon consists of 30% renewable raw materials. Bio-PET has the same mechanical and thermal properties as fossil PET as a drop-in bioplastic.Applications include transparent packaging and bottles. Eastlon is 100% recyclable. A demonstration plant with an expected capacity of 18,000 tons of biomass will be built in Ontario (Canada) and will start producing 100% bio-based PET bottles by 2020. In January 2020, DAK Americas, a US-based company and the largest integrated producer of PET resins in the world and the main producer of polyester staple fibers, headquartered in North Carolina, United States, acquired Perpetual Recycling Solutions for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Perpetual and rPET capacity confirms Alpek Polyester’s ongoing dedication to sustainable product offerings to meet consumer demand for rPET content. Perpetual Recycling Solutions is a US-based company that is a high-quality manufacturer of post-consumer recycled PET resin. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyethylene terephthalate market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global polyethylene terephthalate market share. The regions covered in the polyethylene terephthalate market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the polyethylene terephthalate market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The polyethylene terephthalate market consists of the sales of polyethylene terephthalate used in the production of PET bottles and jars, carpet, clothing, industrial strapping, rope, and automotive parts. 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The printing machinery and equipment refer to printing and bookbinding machinery and equipment used in printing ink on the printing medium, which can be cloth, paper or plastic. The main types of printing machinery and equipment are typesetting machinery, offset printing machinery, flexographic printing machinery, gravure printing machinery, printing trades binding machinery and equipment, and other types. The typesetting machinery refers to the machine that is used for letterpress printing. The various capacities include small, medium, and large. The various operations include autonomous, semi-autonomous, and manual. These are used in packaging, publication, and other end users. The global printing machinery and equipment market is segmented - 1) By Type: Typesetting Machinery, Offset Printing Machinery, Flexographic Printing Machinery, Gravure Printing Machinery, Printing Trades Binding Machinery And Equipment, Other Printing Machinery And Equipment 2) By Capacity: Small, Medium, Large 3) By Operation: Autonomous, Semi-autonomous, Manual 4) By End Use: Packaging, Publication, Other End Uses The global printing machinery and equipment market size grew from $50.91 billion in 2022 to $54.56 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global printing machinery and equipment market is expected to grow to $69.15 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.1%. Rapid advances in technology are expected to drive innovation in printing machinery and equipment machinery manufacturing, thus driving the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics are being used in manufacturing thus resulting in higher productivity, lower operating costs, and higher margins. For instance, according to a global survey by The Economist Intelligence Unit, about 90% of corporate executives felt that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a positive impact on a company’s growth and 86% of respondents considered that AI will help improve productivity. Lower operating costs lead to higher margins, this allows companies to increase product portfolios and enter new markets by making investments made through cost savings. IoT applications are also being integrated into these devices to enable services such as remote monitoring, and central feedback systems and to offer other services. Mobile applications, advanced sensors, and embedded software also created new opportunities for companies in this market. These factors are expected to drive the printing machinery and equipment machinery manufacturing market during the forecast period. Major companies in the printing machinery and equipment market Canon Inc., Konica Minolta, Inc., Fujifilm Corporation, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Xerox Corporation, Ricoh Group, Koenig & Bauer AG, Dover Corporation, Agfa-Gevaert NV, and Komori Corporation. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the printing machinery and equipment manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Manufacturers depend heavily on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. The outbreak is expected to continue to have a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the printing machinery and equipment manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Instant and on–the–go printing is one of the latest innovations in the printing machinery and equipment manufacturing market. On-the-go printing refers to the wireless connectivity in printers that enable the user to commence printing hassle-free by using the smartphone app. This technology in printers encourages the next generation of young users to be more creative and accustomed to printer usage with technology. For instance, HP printers can be accessed through the HP Smart app without any computer or wired connections. Western Europe was the largest region in the printing machinery and equipment market share in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the printing machinery and equipment market. The regions covered in the the printing machinery and equipment industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the printing machinery and equipment market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The printing machinery and equipment market consists of sales of printing presses, typesetting machinery, and bindery machinery. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Plastic products refers to a collective term for all the goods produced from a class of materials, either artificial or natural, that can be molded while still soft and subsequently hardened to maintain the desired shape. The processes used in plastic product manufacturing include compression molding, extrusion molding, injection molding, blow molding, and casting. The main types of plastic products are plastics packaging materials and unlaminated film and sheet, plastic pipes and shapes, laminated plastics plate, sheet, and shape, plastics bottle, polystyrene foam products, urethane and other foam product and other plastics product. The plastic material is typically applied for glass-clear packaged foods, such as fresh salads, fruits, cold meats, snacks, and so on. The different technologies include injection molding, extrusion molding, blow molding, others and is used in various sectors such as automotive & transportation, electrical & electronics, medical, construction, others. The global plastic products market is segmented – 1) By Type: Plastics Packaging Materials And Unlaminated Film And Sheet, Plastic Pipes And Shapes, Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet, And Shape, Plastics Bottle, Polystyrene Foam Products, Urethane And Other Foam Product, Other Plastics Product 2) By Technology: Injection Molding, Extrusion Molding, Blow Molding, Other Technologies 3) By End-User Industry: Automotive & Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Medical, Construction, Other End Users Subsegments Covered: Bags And Pouches, Films And Sheets, Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape, Plastics Pipe And Pipe Fitting HDPE Plastic Bottles, PET Plastic Bottles, PP Plastic Bottles, Other Plastic Bottles The global plastic products market size will grow from $990.64 billion in 2022 to $1066.84 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of plastic products is expected to grow to $1395.54 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.9%. The plastics products manufacturing industry is affected by the growth of the packaging industry. There are number of new developments in the packaging industry that will drive the demand for plastic materials. Convenience features, such as resealable packs, easy-to-open stand-up pouches and smaller pack sizes for single-servings are being introduced and more promotional packs and brand extensions are being developed to ensure customer loyalty. These developments in packaging will increase the consumption of plastics and are driving the growth of the plastic products market. Major companies in the plastic products market include Amcor Limited, Berry Global Group Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, Avery dennison, Thyssenkrupp AG, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Brookfield Asset Management, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Aptar Group, and 3M Company. The outbreak of Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the plastic products manufacturing market in 2022 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in halting of manufacturing activities and a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2021 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the plastic products manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy The practice of using 3D printing in plastic manufacturing is becoming more common. This technology produces solid objects from digital designs by building up multiple layers of plastic, resin, or other materials in a precisely determined shape. The speed and flexibility of this technology can promote innovation and reduce time-to-market. The products produced using 3D printers have good mechanical properties like strength and rigidity. For example, Stratasys developed one such color multi-material 3D printer which can combine colors with multi-material 3D printing. The printer uses cyan, magenta, and yellow colors and plastics and elastomers as base materials to print objects with wide ranges of flexibility and rigidity, transparency, and opacity. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plastic products market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the plastic products market share. The regions covered in the plastic products market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the plastic products market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The plastic products market consists of sales of polystyrene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, nylon, polypropylene, casting processes, joining, shearing, and forming processes.Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The plastic products market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plastic products market statistics, including plastic products industry, global plastic products market size, regional shares, competitors with a plastic products market share, detailed plastic products market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plastic products industry. This plastic products market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Plastic alternative packaging refers to packaging solutions made up of a plastic-like substance that dissolves effectively and leaves no hazardous residues and is derived from biodegradable materials and recyclable products. Plastic alternative packaging products are innovative eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials and include biodegradable packaging, packaging products made from recycled materials, and plant-based packaging The plastic alternative packaging market covered in this report is segmented by type into starch-based plastic, cellulose-based plastics, polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and others; by process into recyclable, reusable, biodegradable; by application into food and beverage, personal care, health care, others. The global plastic alternative packaging market is segmented - 1) By Type: Starch Based Plastic, Cellulose Based Plastics, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Other Types 2) By Process: Recyclable, Reusable, Biodegradable 3) By Application: Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Health Care, Other Applications The global plastic alternative packaging market size grew from $4.48 billion in 2022 to $5.2 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the plastic alternative packaging market is expected to grow to $9.67 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 16.8%. Growing environmental concerns associated with plastic usage are a major driver of the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market. Plastic products consist of deadly pollutants and cause harmful effects on humans, animals, and the environment. Customers are interested in eco-friendly packaging options as a replacement for plastic packaging. For instance, in March 2022, according to a report published by Statistics Canada, a Canada-based government agency, about $21.1 billion was spent by Canadian businesses in 2019 to lessen environmental impacts. Furthermore, according to Our World in Data, the world generates over 350 million metric tons of plastic waste each year. The rising inclination towards alternatives to plastics has attracted businesses worldwide, which contributes to the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market. Major players in the plastic alternative packaging market are Amcor Limited, Tetra Pak, Sealed Air Corporation, Plastic Suppliers Inc., Kruger Inc., Mondi, International Paper Company, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, DS Smith PLC, and Klabin SA. The high cost of plastic alternative packaging products is projected to limit the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market over the forecast period. Biodegradable plastic packaging materials are expensive as compared to non-biodegradable materials. For instance, the cost of CycleWood's biodegradable plastic bags is around 1.5 cents per unit compared with 1.2 cents for traditional plastic bags. Additionally, biodegradable materials are 2 to 10 times more costly to produce than relative non-biodegradable materials. Thus, high cost is likely to restrict the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market. Advances in technology is a major trend in the plastic alternative packaging market. Major companies dealing in the market are continuously focusing on introducing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for various industries to maintain their position in the competitive business environment and to meet end-user requirements. For instance, in January 2020, Sealed Air Corporation, has launched a new version of bubble wrap brand packaging material that is made with at least 90% recycled content. The recycled content used to make bubble wrap brand packaging is sourced from post-industrial materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. In February 2022, Hewlett-Packard Company, a US-based information technology company, acquired Choose Packaging for $10 billion. Through this acquisition, HP, Inc. would increase recyclable packaging solutions and promote alternatives to plastic bottles while also advancing HP's more general sustainability objectives. Choose Packaging is a UK-based packaging company pioneering in the development of innovative packaging solutions and sustainable packaging alternatives to plastic, such as paper and paperboard. North America was the largest region in the plastic alternative packaging market in 2022. The regions covered in the plastic alternative packaging market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the plastic alternative packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The plastic alternative packaging market consists of sales of corn-starch-based, mushroom-based, corrugated bubble wrap, seaweed material, and organic sources. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The plastic alternative packaging market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plastic alternative packaging market statistics, including plastic alternative packaging industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a plastic alternative packaging market share, detailed plastic alternative packaging market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plastic alternative packaging industry. This plastic alternative packaging market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Flexible plastic packaging refers to a technique for packing goods that makes use of flexible materials and is relatively new in the field of packaging solutions. It has gained popularity because of its high efficiency and economical nature. Plastic materials used in flexible plastic packaging include polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride, among others. The main types of flexible plastic packaging include stand-up pouches, flat pouches, roll stock, gusseted bags, wicketed bags, wraps, and others. Stand-up pouches are also known as doypacks, are soft-sided containers that stand up on their own without any support. Flat pouches can be side welded or bottom sealed and have varieties like back or t-seal, four-side sealed and three-side sealed pouches. Roll stock consists of laminated film in one long, continuous sheet with a sturdy central cardboard having a highly usable structure. Gusseted bags have extra semi-oval shaped indents on both sides of the pouch forming a square or rectangle base, which increases the space of the bag allowing it to accommodate more items. Wicketed bags are stacked plastic bags which are arranged on a wire wicket and held together with rubber washer or a chipboard header. Wraps are tightly fitted flexible plastic used to cover a number of items. The technologies used in flexible plastic packaging includes flexography, rotogravure, digital printing and others. The flexible plastic packaging is used to pack a variety of items such as food, beverage, pharms & health care, personal care & cosmetics. The global flexible plastic packaging market is segmented - 1) By Type: Stand-Up Pouches, Flat Pouches, Rollstock, Gusseted Bags, Wicketed Bags, Wraps, Other Types 2) By Technology: Flexography, Rotogravure, Digital Printing, Other Technologies 3) By Application: Food, Beverage, Pharms & Health Care, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Other Applications The global flexible plastic packaging market size grew from $159.41 billion in 2022 to $166.35 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the flexible plastic packaging market is expected to grow to $201.92 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.0%. The increase in consumption of processed and packaged food is drove the growth of the flexible plastic packaging market in the historic period. Packaged foods are food products that have been frozen, canned, cooked, packaged, or changed in nutritional composition and are preserved or fortified in different ways. Food brands are adopting flexible plastic packaging it consists of different types of packages that are easily molded. Therefore, high consumption of processed and packaged food propelled the demand for flexible plastic packaging during the period. Major players in the flexible plastic packaging market are Constantia Flexibles, Amcor Limited, Berry Global Inc., Clondalkin Group Holdings BV, ProAmpac, Coveris, Bemis Company Inc., Bischof + Klein Se & Co Kg, Aluflexpack Ag, Cosmo Films Limited, C-P Flexible Packaging, Novolex - Carlyle Group, Swiss Pac, and Ultimate Packaging. Rise in environmental concerns limited the growth of the flexible plastic packaging market during the historic period. Non-recyclable plastic bags have become a leading source of pollution globally. There are concerns about plastic in waste and in marine litter. Heaps of plastic litters have been found on several beaches across the world, clogs city sewers and fuels a massive flow of plastic waste, killing wildlife including sea animals. In response, many countries have instituted stringent rules to control the use of plastic bags. China, for example, has issued complete bans on plastic bags. These concerns proved to be a challenge to the flexible plastic packaging industry. The launch of innovative packaging to attract more customers and expand the customer base of the company is a key trend in flexible plastic packaging. The companies operating in the flexible packaging market are focusing on manufacturing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for end-users. For example, in February 2021, FreeForm Packaging AB, a Sweden-based packaging company, launched one-sided stretchable paper laminate, which is based on 85% paper. Stretchable paper laminate has two layers of fiber form, a thin layer of polyethylene is present on one of the layers which protects packaging and content. In October 2022, PPC Flexible Packaging LLC, a US-based packaging company specializing in the design and development of innovative flexible films, acquired Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, PPC increases its flexible packaging solutions and innovative packaging formats for food and beverage, healthcare, and specialty consumer markets in North America. Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC, is a US-based packaging company pioneering in flexible film printing, pouch conversion, and other novel packaging concepts, including prototypes. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the flexible plastic packaging market in 2022. The regions covered in the flexible plastic packaging market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the flexible plastic packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The flexible plastic packaging market includes revenues earned by entities from different products such as snacks, beverages, vegetables, and others and includes polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride.The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The flexible plastic packaging market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides flexible plastic packaging market statistics, including flexible plastic packaging industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a flexible plastic packaging market share, detailed flexible plastic packaging market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the flexible plastic packaging industry. This flexible plastic packaging market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.