Product Code: 3561
Demand for stretch and shrink film is expected to grow 3.7% annually to $4.0 billion in
2021. Greater warehousing and shipping activity will drive gains for products like pallet
wrap and stretch hoods, as will resin and machinery innovations that have resulted in
more efficient pallet wrapping. Ongoing shifts in product packaging, such as a trend
toward high quality graphics, will continue to fuel growth for stretch and shrink film
products like labels.
‘Stretch & Shrink Film Market in the US’ answers the following questions and more.
- What pallet unitization products show the greatest potential for growth?
- How are packaging trends affecting demand for stretch and shrink film products like overwrap, collation film, and labels?
- How will Berry Global's acquisition of AEP Industries impact the competitive landscape of the industry?
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. OVERVIEW
- Key Findings
- Market Overview
- Historical Trends
- Pricing Trends
- Foreign Trade & International Activity
- Technological Developments
- Resin Developments
- Multilayer Films
- Metallocene Films
- Machinery Developments
- Regulatory & Environmental Considerations
- Pallet Unitization Film
- Packaging Film
- Environmental & Human Health Hazards
- Recycling
- Labels
3. STRETCH FILM
- Key Findings
- Demand Forecast
- Production Methods
- Stretch Film Resins
- Stretch Film Products
- Demand Forecast
- Stretch Wrap
- Stretch Hoods
- Stretch Sleeve Labels
- Demand Forecast
- Product Characteristics
- Stretch Film Markets
- Demand Forecast
- Storage & Distribution
- Demand Forecast
- Pallet Unitization
- Bundling & Other Storage & Distribution
- Product Packaging
- Demand Forecast
- Food
- Beverage
- Paper & Textile Products
- Consumer & Other
- Stretch Film Market Leaders
4. SHRINK FILM
- Key Findings
- Demand Forecast
- Shrink Film Resins
- Shrink Film Products
- Demand Forecast
- Shrink Wrap
- Shrink Labels
- Demand Forecast
- Product Characteristics
- Shrink Bags
- Shrink Hoods & Other
- Shrink Film Markets
- Demand Forecast
- Product Packaging
- Demand Forecast
- Food
- Beverage
- Paper & Textile
- Consumer & Other
- Storage & Distribution
- Shrink Film Market Leaders
5. MARKETS
- Key Findings
- Demand Forecast
- Storage & Distribution
- Demand Forecast
- Pallet Unitization
- Bundling & Other Storage & Distribution
- Market Segmentation
- Demand Forecast
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing
- Construction & Other
- Product Packaging
- Demand Forecast
- Food Packaging
- Food Packaging Market Segments
- Food Packaging Market Segments Overview
- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
- Demand by Film Type
- Demand by Film Grade
- Dairy Packaging
- Produce Packaging
- Other Food Packaging
- Beverage Packaging
- Paper & Textile Packaging
- Demand by Film Type
- Paper & Textile Packaging Market Segmentation
- Consumer Packaging
- Demand by Film Type
- Consumer Packaging Market Segmentation
- Other Product Packaging
6. RESINS
- Key Findings
- Demand Forecast
- LLDPE
- LDPE
- PVC
- Other Resins
7. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- Key Findings & Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Competitive Strategies
- Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Marketing & Distribution
- Marketing Considerations
- Direct Sales
- Independent Distributors & Brokers
- Research & Development
- List of Industry Participants
8. APPENDIX
- Scope
- Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Freedonia Group Studies
- Definitions
- Abbreviations
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Demographic Trends
- Consumer Spending
- Manufacturers' Shipments
- Food & Beverage Industry Overview
- Packaging Industry Overview
LIST OF TABLES
2. OVERVIEW
- Table 2-1: Stretch & Shrink Film Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 2-2: Stretch & Shrink Film Demand, 2006 - 2016 (million dollars)
- Table 2-3: Stretch & Shrink Film Pricing, 2006 - 2021 (dollars per pound)
3. STRETCH FILM
- Table 3-1: Stretch Film Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 3-2: Stretch Film Demand by Production Method, 2006 - 2021 (million pounds)
- Table 3-3: Cast & Blown Film: Relative Advantages & Disadvantages
- Table 3-4: Stretch Film Demand by Resin, 2006 - 2021 (million pounds)
- Table 3-5: Stretch Film Demand by Product, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 3-6: Stretch Wrap Products: Drivers & Restraints
- Table 3-7: Stretch Hoods: Advantages Over Competitive Pallet Unitization Products
- Table 3-8: Stretch Film Demand by Market, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 3-9: Stretch Film Uses, Drivers, & Restraints
- Table 3-10: Stretch Film Demand in Storage & Distribution by Use, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 3-11: Stretch Film Demand in Pallet Unitization by Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 3-12: Selected Pallet Unitization Suppliers & Products by Film Type
- Table 3-13: Selected Bundling & Other Storage & Distribution Suppliers & Products by Film Type
- Table 3-14: Stretch Film Demand in Product Packaging by Segment, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 3-15: Stretch Film Demand in Food Packaging, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 3-16: Selected Stretch Film Products by Market Leader
4. SHRINK FILM
- Table 4-1: Shrink Film Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 4-2: Shrink Film Demand by Resin, 2006 - 2021 (million pounds)
- Table 4-3: Shrink Film Resin Applications & Characteristics
- Table 4-4: Shrink Film Demand by Product, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 4-5: Shrink Wrap Products: Drivers & Restraints
- Table 4-6: Shrink Label Resins: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Table 4-7: Shrink Film Demand by Market, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 4-8: Shrink Film Demand in Product Packaging by Use, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 4-9: Shrink Film Demand in Food Packaging, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 4-10: Selected Paper & Textile Product Applications for Shrink Film
- Table 4-11: Selected Consumer & Other Applications for Shrink Film
- Table 4-12: Shrink Film Demand in Storage & Distribution by Use, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 4-13: Selected Shrink Film Products by Market Leader
5. MARKETS
- Table 5-1: Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Market, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-2: Storage & Distribution Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-3: Pallet Unitization Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-4: Bundling & Other Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-5: Storage & Distribution Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Segment, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-6: Product Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-7: Food Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-8: Food Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Segment, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-9: Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-10: Selected Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Applications for Stretch & Shrink Film
- Table 5-11: Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Grade, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-12: Dairy Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-13: Selected Dairy Packaging Applications for Stretch & Shrink Films
- Table 5-14: Produce Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-15: Selected Produce Packaging Applications for Stretch & Shrink Films
- Table 5-16: Other Food Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-17: Beverage Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-18: Paper & Textile Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-19: Paper & Textile Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Segment, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-20: Consumer Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-21: Consumer Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Segment, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Table 5-22: Selected Consumer Applications for Stretch & Shrink Films
- Table 5-23: Other Product Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
6. RESINS
- Table 6-1: Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Resin, 2006 - 2021 (million pounds)
- Table 6-2: LLDPE Stretch & Shrink Film Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million pounds)
- Table 6-3: LLDPE Stretch & Shrink Films: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Table 6-4: LDPE Stretch & Shrink Film Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million pounds)
- Table 6-5: LDPE Stretch & Shrink Films: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Table 6-6: PVC Stretch & Shrink Film Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million pounds)
- Table 6-7: PVC Stretch & Shrink Films: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Table 6-8: Other Resins Demand in Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million pounds)
- Table 6-9: Other Stretch & Shrink Film Resin Applications: Drivers & Restraints
7. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- Table 7-1: US Stretch & Shrink Film Sales by Company, 2016 (million dollars)
- Table 7-2: Additional Market Leaders in the US Stretch & Shrink Film Market
- Table 7-3: Competitive Strategies in the US Stretch & Shrink Film Industry
- Table 7-4: Selected Cooperative Agreements
- Table 7-5: Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
8. APPENDIX
- Table 8-1: Study Scope: Stretch & Shrink Film Markets
- Table 8-2: Industry Codes Related to Stretch & Shrink Film
- Table 8-3: Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
- Table 8-4: Macroeconomic Indicators, 2006 - 2021 (billion 2009 dollars)
- Table 8-5: Population & Households, 2006 - 2021 (million persons)
- Table 8-6: Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2006 - 2021 (billion dollars)
- Table 8-7: Manufacturers' Shipments, 2006 - 2021
- Table 8-8: Food & Beverage Shipments, 2006 - 2021 (billion dollars)
- Table 8-9: Packaging Supply & Demand, 2006 - 2021 (billion dollars)
LIST OF FIGURES
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Figure 1-1: US Stretch & Shrink Film Market
2. OVERVIEW
- Figure 2-1: Key Trends in the US Stretch & Shrink Film Market
- Figure 2-2: Stretch & Shrink Film Demand, 2006 - 2016 (million dollars)
3. STRETCH FILM
- Figure 3-1: US Stretch Film Key Trends
- Figure 3-2: Stretch Film Demand by Product, 2016 (billion dollars)
- Figure 3-3: Pallet Unitization Products: Comparative Growth, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Figure 3-4: Stretch Film Demand in Storage & Distribution by Use, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Figure 3-5: Stretch Film Demand in Product Packaging by Segment, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Figure 3-6: US Stretch Film Market Share, 2016 (billion dollars)
4. SHRINK FILM
- Figure 4-1: US Shrink Film Key Trends
- Figure 4-2: Shrink Film Demand by Product, 2016 (billion dollars)
- Figure 4-3: Shrink Bag Demand Growth, 2006 - 2021
- Figure 4-4: Shrink & Stretch Share of Hood Market, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Figure 4-5: Shrink Film Demand in Product Packaging by Use, 2016 (million dollars)
- Figure 4-6: US Shrink Film Market Share, 2016 (billion dollars)
5. MARKETS
- Figure 5-1: Key Trends in Stretch & Shrink Film Markets
- Figure 5-2: Pallet Unitization Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Product, 2006 - 2021 (billion dollars)
- Figure 5-3: Product Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (billion dollars)
- Figure 5-4: Food Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Figure 5-5: Beverage Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Figure 5-6: Paper & Textile Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
- Figure 5-7: Consumer Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
6. RESINS
- Figure 6-1: Key Trends in Stretch & Shrink Film Resins
- Figure 6-2: Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Resin & Type, 2016 (billion pounds)
7. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- Figure 7-1: US Stretch & Shrink Film Market Share, 2016 (billion dollars)
- Figure 7-2: Stretch & Shrink Film Market Share: Leading Supplier
- Figure 7-3: Stretch & Shrink Film Market Share: Second Leading Supplier
- Figure 7-4: Stretch & Shrink Film Market Share: Third Leading Supplier
- Figure 7-5: Stretch & Shrink Film Market Share: Fourth Leading Supplier
- Figure 7-6: Stretch & Shrink Film Market Share: Fifth Leading Supplier
- Figure 7-7: Stretch & Shrink Film Market Share: Sixth Leading Supplier
- Figure 7-8: Stretch & Shrink Film Market Share: Seventh Leading Supplier
8. APPENDIX
- Figure 8-1: Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2016, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)
- Figure 8-2: Annual Population Growth, 2001 - 2016 (percent)
