Demand for pouches in the US is projected to reach $8.8 billion in 2016,
driven by above average gains for standup pouches stemming from
sustainability, functional, and marketing advantages over alternative
packaging media. Burgeoning consumer acceptance of pouches over rigid
containers will buoy demand, as will such advantages as superior aesthetic
appeal, portability, light weight, reduced material use, and significantly
lower shipping costs than rigid containers. In addition, heightened use of
reclosing and dispensing components will increase the competitiveness of
pouches against rigid containers.
Solid prospects forecast for stand-up pouches
Solid prospects for stand-up pouches will be based on heightened interest
among packaged goods companies due to savings achieved in shipping costs as a
result of the lighter weight and lower material use of stand-up pouches
compared to rigid containers. Also supporting gains will be the ability of
stand-up pouches to differentiate products on store shelves due to their use
of high-quality graphics, and the perception of pouches as a more contemporary
packaging than cans, bottles and cartons.
In flat pouches, above average growth for four-side-seal pouches will be
driven by rising demand in medical and pharmaceutical markets and in food
applications such as meat, poultry, and seafood; and cheese. Flat pouch
advances will also be supported by improved barrier structures and the
incorporation of such convenience features as resealable closures, spouts, and
tear notches. Additionally, opportunities for flat pouches will benefit from a
rapidly expanding market for stick packs with single-portion packages of
products such as drink mixes, sugar, sweeteners, coffee, protein powders, and
pharmaceuticals. Moreover, the differentiation attributes of stick packs will
promote opportunities in product line extensions and in refreshing or
repositioning mature products.
Spouted pouches to be fastest growing by feature
Spouted pouches are expected to log double-digit growth, driven by expanding
use of pouches in general, along with the functionality and convenient
dispensing afforded by spouts. Processed foods applications will experience
robust advances based on the growing popularity of baby food and children's
fruit snacks in spouted pouches and conversions from rigid containers in
sauces and condiments. Good opportunities are also expected in the beverage
market as spouted pouches further penetrate alcoholic beverages, premixed
cocktails, sports drinks, and energy drinks.
Stand-up pouches to pace food & beverage markets
Food and beverage markets accounted for 79 percent of pouch demand in 2011 and
will expand in line with the overall industry average. Faster growth is
expected for stand-up pouches, reflecting cost, performance, and aesthetic
advantages. Additionally, advances will be fueled by heightened demand for
largersized pouches, spouted pouches, and pouches that use self-venting films
to enable steam cooking of contents in the package. The excellent aesthetics
of stand-up pouches are important in product marketing as the surfaces of
stand-up pouches offer large billboard space suitable for eye-catching
printing and graphics, particularly in grocery stores and similar venues where
customers make rapid purchasing decisions.
Study coverage
This upcoming Freedonia industry study, “Pouches”,
presents historical demand data (2001, 2006 and 2011) and forecasts for 2016
and 2021 by pouch type, market, feature and production method. The study also
considers market environment factors, evaluates company market share, and
profiles more than 35 competitors in the US industry.
This study can help you:
Determine your market & sales potential
Learn more about industry competitors
Assess new products & technologies
Identify firms to merge with or acquire
Complement your research & planning
Gather data for presentations
Confirm your own internal data
Make better business decisions
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
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
General
Macroeconomic Outlook
Demographic Trends
Consumer Income & Spending
Retail Sales
Manufacturing Outlook
Food & Beverage Industry Overview
Packaging Industry Overview
Paper
Plastic
Metal
Glass & Wood
Pricing Trends
Machinery Trends
Raw Material & Component Trends
Plastic Film, Paper, & Foil
Adhesives, Inks, & Coatings
Closures & Other Components
Environmental & Regulatory Issues
International Activity & Foreign Trade
III. PRODUCT & MARKET OVERVIEW
Pouch Definition
Product Types
Flat Pouches
Pillow (Back Seal)
Markets
Product Characteristics
Four-Side-Seal
Markets
Product Characteristics
Three-Side-Seal
Markets
Product Characteristics
Stand-Up Pouches
Markets
Product Characteristics
Product Features
Resealable Pouches
Vacuum Pouches
Retort Pouches
Shaped Pouches
Aseptic Pouches
Stick Pouches
Spouted Pouches
Markets & Production Methods
Form/Fill/Seal
Preformed
IV. FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGING
General
Candy & Snack Foods
Candy & Snack Food Outlook
Pouch Demand
Savory Snacks
Candy & Confections
Bakery Snacks
Nuts & Dried Fruit
Other
Processed Foods
Processed Foods Outlook
Pouch Demand
Dry Foods
Frozen Foods
Sauces & Condiments
Other Processed Foods
Fresh Produce
Fresh Produce Outlook
Pouch Demand
Beverages
Beverage Outlook
Pouch Demand
Juices & Fruit Drinks
Other Beverages
Meat, Poultry, & Seafood
Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Outlook
Pouch Demand
Pet Food
Pet Food Outlook
Pouch Demand
Cheese
Cheese Outlook
Pouch Demand
Other
V. NONFOOD PACKAGING
General
Medical & Pharmaceutical
Medical & Pharmaceutical Products Outlook
Pouch Demand
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Supplies & Instruments
Consumer Products
Lawn & Garden Products
Wipes
Soaps & Cleaning Products
Other
Industrial & Other Products
VI. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
General
Merchant vs. Captive
Market Share
Acquisitions & Divestitures
Competitive Strategies
Manufacturing
Marketing & Distribution
Cooperative Agreements
COMPANY PROFILES
Accredo Packaging, see Advance Polybag
Advance Polybag Incorporated
Amcor Limited
American Packaging Corporation
Ampac Packaging LLC
Barry-Wehmiller Companies Incorporated
Bemis Company Incorporated
Berry Plastics Corporation
Bosch (Robert) GmbH
Catalent Pharma Solutions Incorporated
CDF Corporation
Cheer Pack North America, see CDF
Cloud Packaging Equipment, see Ryt-way Industries
Coesia SpA
Curwood, see Bemis
DuPont (EI) de Nemours
Exopack Holding Corporation
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
HayssenSandiacre, see Barry-Wehmiller Companies
Hudson-Sharp Machine, see Barry-Wehmiller Companies
Illinois Tool Works Incorporated
InterFlex Group Incorporated
KHS USA, see Salzgitter
LPS Industries Incorporated
Milprint, see Bemis
Multifilm Packaging Corporation
Nordenia International AG
North State Flexibles, see St. John's Packaging
Oliver Products Company
Oracle Packaging Incorporated
OYSTAR Holding GmbH
Perfecseal, see Bemis
PouchTec Industries LLC
Printpack Incorporated
Prolamina Corporation
Reynolds Group Holdings Limited
Robbie Manufacturing Incorporated
Rollprint Packaging Products Incorporated
ROVEMA GmbH
Ryt-way Industries LLC
SaddleSprings Beverage Company Incorporated
Salzgitter AG
Sealed Air Corporation
Sonoco Products Company
St. Johns Packaging Limited
Star Packaging Corporation
Totani Corporation
United Drug plc
Valley Packaging Industries Incorporated
Volpak USA, see Coesia
Wihuri Oy
Winpak, see Wihuri
Zip-Pak, see Illinois Tool Works
Other Companies Mentioned in Study
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
Macroeconomic Indicators
Population & Households
Personal Consumption Expenditures
Retail Sales
Manufacturers' Shipments
Food & Beverage Shipments
Packaging Supply & Demand
Pouch Prices
SECTION III -- PRODUCT & MARKET OVERVIEW
Pouch Demand by Type
Flat Pouch Demand
Pillow Pouch Demand
Four-Side-Seal Flat Pouch Demand
Three-Side-Seal Flat Pouch Demand
Stand-Up Pouch Demand
Resealable Pouch Demand
Vacuum Pouch Demand
Retort Pouch Demand
Shaped Pouch Demand
Aseptic Pouch Demand
Stick Pouch Demand
Spouted Pouch Demand
Pouch Demand by Market, Production Method, & Appearance
SECTION IV -- FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGING
Food Packaging Pouch Demand by Application & Type
Candy & Snack Shipments
Candy & Snack Market for Pouches
Savory Snack Market for Pouches
Candy & Confection Market for Pouches
Bakery Snack Market for Pouches
Nut & Dried Fruit Market for Pouches
Other Snack Food Market for Pouches
Processed Foods Shipments
Processed Foods Market for Pouches
Dry Foods Market for Pouches
Frozen Foods Market for Pouches
Sauces & Condiments Market for Pouches
Other Processed Foods Market for Pouches
Fresh Produce Shipments
Fresh Produce Market for Pouches
Beverage Shipments
Beverage Market for Pouches
Juice & Fruit Drink Market for Pouches
Other Beverage Markets for Pouches
Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Shipments
Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Market for Pouches
Pet Food Shipments
Pet Food Market for Pouches
Cheese Market for Pouches
Other Foods Market for Pouches
SECTION V -- NONFOOD PACKAGING
Nonfood Packaging Pouch Demand by Application & Type
Medical & Pharmaceutical Product Shipments
Medical & Pharmaceutical Market for Pouches
Pharmaceutical Market for Pouches
Medical Supply & Instrument Market for Pouches
Consumer Products Market for Pouches
Industrial & Other Markets for Pouches
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
US Merchant Pouch Sales by Company, 2011
Captive & Merchant Pouch Demand
Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
Selected Cooperative Agreements
LIST OF CHARTS
SECTION III -- PRODUCT & MARKET OVERVIEW
Flat Pouch Demand by Type, 2011
Pillow Pouch Demand by Market, 2011
Four-Side-Seal Flat Pouch Demand by Market, 2011
Three-Side-Seal Pouch Demand by Market, 2011
Stand-Up Pouch Demand by Market, 2011
Pouch Features Comparison, 2001-2021
SECTION IV -- FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGING
Food Packaging Pouch Demand by Application, 2011
SECTION V -- NONFOOD PACKAGING
Nonfood Packaging Pouch Demand by Application, 2011
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
US Merchant Pouch Market Share, 2011
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