Abstract
US specialty film demand to grow 4.7% annually through 2012
Demand for specialty films is forecast to advance 4.7 percent per annum to
$7.6 billion in 2012. Gains will be driven by the increasing need for
high-performance plastic films that offer such advantages as barrier
properties, mechanical strength and chemical resistance in packaging and
construction applications. Additionally, the penetration of specialty films
into new, high-growth market areas such as photovoltaic modules and
biodegradable bags will also bolster demand. The rapid adoption of modified
atmosphere packaging and case-ready packaging will fuel further gains, as will
improved processing methods in film coating and metallization.
However, demand growth will be inhibited by market maturity or weak demand for
end-use products in a number of specialty film applications, such as PVC
decorative films, microporous films for personal care products and interlayer
films for automotive windows.
Barrier films to stay largest specialty film function
Barrier films will remain the largest segment of the specialty films industry,
accounting for over half of total demand in 2012. Above-average growth will be
driven by the rapid rise of case-ready technology in meat packaging, which
requires barrier films to maintain an optimum atmosphere inside the package.
Biodegradable, water soluble films to grow fastest
The most rapid growth in specialty films will occur in biodegradable and water
soluble films, which will see double-digit gains from a small base. Demand for
biodegradable films, which are used to produce compostable kitchen and lawn
bags, will benefit from environmental concerns and increased commercialization
of bio-based polymers. Water soluble film demand will receive a boost from the
introduction of medicinal and health products in dissolvable thin film form.
Packaging to remain dominant market
Packaging will remain the dominant outlet for specialty films through 2012,
accounting for over half of demand. Gains will result from trends toward more
specialized, functional packaging systems in meat, produce and pharmaceutical
packaging applications. Electronics markets for specialty films will also see
above-average advances, driven by opportunities in emerging markets such as
photovoltaic modules and fuel cells.
Study coverage
This new Freedonia industry study, Specialty Films, presents historical demand data (1997, 2002 and 2007) plus forecasts for 2012
and 2017 by product, function and market. The study also considers market
environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles 38 US
industry competitors.
This study can help you:
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Freedonia' s methods involve:
- Establishing consistent economic and market forecasts
- Using input/output ratios, flow charts and other economic methods to
quantify data
- Employing in-house analysts who meet stringent quality standards
- Interviewing key industry participants, experts and end users
- Researching a proprietary database that includes trade publications,
government reports and corporate literature
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- General
- Macroeconomic Overview
- Demographic Trends
- Consumer Spending Trends
- Manufacturing Outlook
- Plastic Films Industry Overview
- Technological Developments
- Raw Materials
- Pricing Trends
- Historical Market Trends
- Regulatory & Environmental Considerations
- Foreign Trade
- International Activity
III. PRODUCTS
- General
- Polyolefin Films
- Polyvinyl Chloride Films
- Polyester Films
- Polyethylene Terephthalate Films
- Polyethylene Naphthalate Films
- Other Polyester Films
- Polyvinyl Butyral Films
- Nylon Films
- Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Films
- Polyvinylidene Chloride Films
- Other Specialty Films
- Fluoropolymer Films
- Bio-Based Polymer Films
- Polyimide Films
- All Other Specialty Films
IV. FUNCTIONS
- General
- Barrier Films
- Oxygen & Other Gas Barrier Films
- Moisture Barrier Films
- Other Barrier Films
- Decorative Films
- Microporous Films
- Safety & Security Films
- Interlayer Films
- Surface Films
- Conductive Films
- Light Control Films
- Biodegradable Films
- Water Soluble Films
- Other Functions
V. MARKETS
- General
- Packaging
- Packaging Industry Overview
- Specialty Films Demand
- Meat, Poultry & Seafood
- Snacks
- Pharmaceutical & Medical
- Produce
- Other Packaging
- Construction
- Construction Industry Outlook
- Specialty Films Demand
- Cabinets
- Windows
- Safety & Security Films
- Light Control Films
- Vapor Barriers
- Other Construction
- Personal Care Products
- Disposable Hygiene Products Outlook
- Specialty Films Demand
- Transportation Equipment
- Transportation Equipment Industry Overview
- Specialty Films Demand
- Electronics
- Electronic Components Industry Overview
- Specialty Films Demand
- Printed Circuits
- Displays
- Photovoltaic Modules
- Other Electronics
- Furniture
- Furniture Industry Outlook
- Specialty Films Demand
- Other Markets
- Store Fixtures
- Health & Medical Products
- Bags
- All Other Markets
VI. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- General
- Market Share
- Bemis
- DuPont
- Sealed Air
- Solutia
- Other Market Leaders
- Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Cooperative Agreements
- Marketing & Distribution
- Research & Development
- Competitive Strategies
COMPANY PROFILES
- Akzo Nobel NV
- Amcor Limited
- Applied Extrusion Technologies Incorporated
- Avery Dennison Corporation
- Bayer AG
- Bekaert (NV) SA
- Bemis Company Incorporated
- Clopay Plastic Products, see Griffon Corporation
- Cortec Corporation
- Cryovac Incorporated, see Sealed Air Corporation
- Curwood Incorporated, see Bemis Company Incorporated
- Deerfield Urethane Incorporated, see Bayer AG
- Dow Chemical Company
- DuPont (EI) de Nemours
- Exopack Holding Corporation
- Fasson Roll North America, see Avery Dennison
- Film Technologies International, see Novomatrix
- Green (Ernie) Industries Incorporated
- Griffon Corporation
- Hitachi Limited
- Honeywell International Incorporated
- Huper Optik International, see Novomatrix
- InteliCoat Technologies
- Kaneka Corporation
- Kloeckner Pentaplast Group
- Kuraray Company Limited
- Lintec Corporation
- MACtac, see Bemis Company Incorporated
- Milprint Incorporated, see Bemis Company Incorporated
- Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
- MonoSol LLC
- Noltex LLC, see Mitsubishi Chemical
- Novomatrix Pte Limited
- OMNOVA Solutions Incorporated
- Perfecseal Incorporated, see Bemis Company Incorporated
- Plastic Suppliers Incorporated
- Pliant Corporation
- Printpack Incorporated
- Raven Industries Incorporated
- Research Frontiers Incorporated
- Rio Tinto plc
- SABIC Innovative Plastics, see Saudi Basic Industries
- Saint-Gobain
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
- Sealed Air Corporation
- Sheffield Plastics Incorporated, see Bayer AG
- Solamatrix Incorporated, see Novomatrix Pte Limited
- Soliant LLC, see Akzo Nobel NV
- Solutia Incorporated
- Sun-X Film Pte Limited, see Novomatrix Pte Limited
- Teijin Limited
- 3M Company
- Toray Industries Incorporated
- Tredegar Corporation
- V-KOOL International, see Novomatrix Pte Limited
- Westlake Plastics Company
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- Macroeconomic Indicators
- Population & Households
- Personal Consumption Expenditures
- Manufacturers' Shipments
- Plastic Film Demand
- Specialty Films Raw Materials Demand
- Specialty Films Market, 1997-2007
SECTION III -- PRODUCTS
- Specialty Films Demand by Type
- Specialty Polyolefin Films Demand
- Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride Films Demand
- Specialty Polyester Films Demand
- Specialty Polyvinyl Butyral Films Demand
- Specialty Nylon Films Demand
- Specialty Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Films Demand
- Specialty Polyvinylidene Chloride Films Demand
- Other Specialty Films Demand
SECTION IV -- FUNCTIONS
- Specialty Films Demand by Function
- Barrier Films Demand
- Oxygen & Gas Barrier Films Demand
- Moisture Barrier Films Demand
- Other Barrier Films Demand
- Decorative Films Demand
- Microporous Films Demand
- Safety & Security Films Demand
- Interlayer Safety & Security Films Demand
- Surface Safety & Security Films Demand
- Conductive Films Demand
- Light Control Films Demand
- Biodegradable Films Demand
- Water Soluble Films Demand
- Other Specialty Films Demand
SECTION V -- MARKETS
- Specialty Films Demand by Market
- Packaging Shipments
- Packaging Markets for Specialty Films
- Meat Packaging Markets for Specialty Films
- Snack Packaging Markets for Specialty Films
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging Markets for Specialty Films
- Produce Packaging Markets for Specialty Films
- Other Packaging Markets for Specialty Films
- Construction Expenditures
- Construction Markets for Specialty Films
- Cabinet Markets for Specialty Films
- Window Markets for Specialty Films
- Vapor Barrier Markets for Specialty Films
- Other Construction Markets for Specialty Films
- Disposable Hygiene Product Sales
- Personal Care Product Markets for Specialty Films
- Transportation Equipment Shipments
- Transportation Equipment Markets for Specialty Films
- Automotive Markets for Specialty Films
- Aerospace & Other Transportation Markets for Specialty Films
- Electronic Components Industry Indicators
- Electronics Markets for Specialty Films
- Printed Circuit Board Markets for Specialty Films
- Display Markets for Specialty Films
- Photovoltaic Module Markets for Specialty Films
- Other Electronics Markets for Specialty Films
- Furniture Shipments
- Furniture Markets for Specialty Films
- Other Markets for Specialty Films
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- US Specialty Film Sales by Company, 2007
- Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Selected Cooperative Agreements
LIST OF CHARTS
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- Specialty Films Market, 1997-2007
SECTION III -- PRODUCTS
- Specialty Films Demand by Type, 2007
SECTION IV -- FUNCTIONS
- Specialty Films Demand by Function, 2007
SECTION V -- MARKETS
- Specialty Films Demand by Market, 2007
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- Specialty Films Market Share, 2007
