Thermoformed Plastics: Global Markets

Published: May 24, 2019 |

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Report Highlights:

The global market for thermoformed plastic should grow from $13.0 billion in 2018 to $16.7 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% from 2018 to 2023.

Packaging applications as a segment of thermoformed plastic market should grow from $9.7 billion in 2018 to $12.3 billion by 2023 at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2018 to 2023.

Building, construction and consumer products as a segment of thermoformed plastic market should grow from $1.3 billion in 2018 to $1.7 billion by 2023 at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2018 to 2023.

Report Scope:

This report has been prepared in a simple, easy-to-understand format. A number of tables and charts/figures are included to illustrate current and future market scenarios. The report includes a detailed study of global and regional markets for various types of thermoformed plastics and for the various applications for thermoformed plastics in different fields and industries, with reasons given for variations in the growth of the industry in certain regions.

Report Includes:

49 data tables and 19 additional tables

A comprehensive overview of thermoformed plastics and their global markets

Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017 to 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023

Quantification of consumption markets for major types of plastics used as thermoformed materials into each of their major applications, which include rigid food and healthcare packaging, automobiles, building products, and an array of consumer and industrial/commercial products

Information on the market dynamics of thermoformed plastics, which include resin producers, plastic sheet producers, thermoformers and those in the major industries using these products

A look at the impact of regulatory, environmental, and legislative issues impacting the global market

Profiles of the major companies that produce the key plastic materials that are converted into thermoformed products

Company profiles of the major players in the market, including Associated Thermoforming Inc., Bardes Plastics Inc., Clear Lam Packaging Inc., Display Pack Inc. and Fiber Pad Inc.

Product Code: PLS047E

Chapter 1: Introduction

Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Information Sources
Methodology
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
BCC Custom Research
Related BCC Research Reports

Chapter 2: Summary

Chapter 3: Technology

Overview of the Thermoforming Process
- Advantages of the Thermoforming Process
- Disadvantages of the Thermoforming Process
- Materials Suitable for Thermoforming
Polymers for Thermoforming Plastics
Various Types of Polymers Used for Thermoforming
- Styrene Copolymers
- Polypropylene
- Polyethylene
- Polyesters
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Polyacrylates
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Polycarbonates
- Biodegradable Polymers
- Other Miscellaneous Resins
Applications of Thermoformed Plastics
- Packaging Applications
- Food Packaging
- Healthcare/Medical Packaging
- Retail Packaging
- Electronic Packaging
- Building and Construction Applications
- Automotive Applications
- Aerospace and Aviation Applications
- Consumer Goods Applications
- Miscellaneous Products Application
Thermoforming Processes
- Applications of the Thermoforming Process
- General Categories of Thermoforming Processes
- Thin-gauge Thermoforming
- Thick/Heavy-gauge Thermoforming
- Vacuum Forming
- Pressure Forming
- Twin-sheet Forming
- Plug Assist Thermoforming
- Miscellaneous Thermoforming Processes
Thermoforming Equipment-General Description
- Thermoforming Equipment
- Operation of Thermoforming Machines
- Accessories Involved in Thermoforming Station
- Method of Classifying Thermoforming Machines Based on Type of Automation
History of Thermoforming and Equipment

Chapter 4: Market by Technology

Market for Resins Used in the Manufacture of Thermoformed Plastics
- Regional Market for Resins Used in Manufacture of Thermoformed Plastics
- North American Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics
- European Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics
- Asia-Pacific Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics
- Rest of World Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics
Market for Standard Methods of Thermoforming
- Regional Market for Thin-gauge Thermoforming
- Market for Types of Heavy/Thick-gauge Thermoforming
- Regional Market for Vacuum Thermoforming
- Regional Market for Pressure Thermoforming
- Regional Market for Mechanical/Matched Die Thermoforming
- Regional Market for Plug Assist Thermoforming
Market for Types of Thermoforming Equipment
- Regional Market for Heat and Cut-in-place Thermoforming Equipment
- Regional Market for In-line Thermoforming Equipment
- Regional Market for Two-station Thermoforming Equipment
- Regional Market for Other Miscellaneous Thermoforming Equipment
Market for Types of Thermoforming Equipment, Based on General Classification
- Regional Market for Manual Thermoforming Equipment
- Regional Market for Semiautomatic Thermoforming Equipment
- Regional Market for Fully Automatic Thermoforming Equipment

Chapter 5: Market by Application

Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Polystyrene/HIPS Resin
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Polypropylene Resin
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with HDPE/LDPE Resin
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with PET Resin
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with PVC Resin
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with ABS Resin
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with PMMA Resin
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Polycarbonate
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Other Miscellaneous Resins
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Food Packaging Products
- Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Food Packaging Products
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Medical Packaging Products
- Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Medical/ Healthcare Packaging
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Electronic Packaging Products
- Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Electronic Packaging Products
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Building and Construction Products
- Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Building, Home and Construction Products
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Appliances and Consumer Goods/Products
- Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Appliances and Consumer Goods/Products
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Automotive Products
- Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Automotive Products
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Aviation Products
- Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Aviation Products
- Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Other Miscellaneous Products
- Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Other Miscellaneous Products

Chapter 6: Patent Review/ New Developments

Importance of Patents
- New Thermoformed Plastic Products Developed by Various Companies

Chapter 7: Analysis of Market Opportunities

Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics
- North American Market for Thermoformed Plastics
- European Market for Thermoformed Plastics
- Asia-Pacific Market for Thermoformed Plastics
- Rest of World Market for Thermoformed Plastics
- Mergers and Acquisitions in Thermoformed Plastic Industry

Chapter 8: Company Profiles

ALGUS PACKAGING INC.
ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KG
AMCOR LTD.
AMUT-COMI SPA
ANCHOR PACKAGING INC.
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO.
ASHEVILLE THERMOFORM PLASTICS INC.
ASSOCIATED PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES
ASSOCIATED THERMOFORMING INC.
ASTRAPAK LTD.
BARDES PLASTICS INC.
BASF SE
BEMIS CO. INC.
BERRY GLOBAL INC.
BLUE RIDGE THERMOFORMING LLC
BRENTWOOD INDUSTRIES INC.
BROWN MACHINE LLC
CLEAR LAM PACKAGING INC.
CLONDALKIN GROUP HOLDINGS BV
CM PACKAGING
CM PACKAGING INC.
CMS SPA (COSTRUZIONI MACCHINE SPECIALI)
COLIMATIC USA INC.
CONSTANTIA FLEXIBLES GROUP GMBH
CURBELL PLASTICS INC.
DART CONTAINER CORP.
DISPLAY PACK INC.
DORDAN MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
THE DOW CHEMICAL CO.
DS SMITH PLC
D&W FINE PACK LLC
FABRI-KAL CORP.
FIBER PAD INC.
GABLER THERMOFORM GMBH & CO. KG
GEISS AG
GENPAK LLC
GIOVANNI MONDINI SPA
GN THERMOFORMING EQUIPMENT
GRAHAM PACKAGING CO. INC.
GREINER PACKAGING GMBH
GROUPE GUILLIN
HANGZHOU XUNDA CLAMSHELL PACKAGING CO.
HUHTAMAKI OYJ
ILLIG MASCHINENBAU GMBH & CO. KG
INDELCO PLASTICS CORP.
INDEPAK INC.
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.
INNOVATIVE PLASTICS CORP.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO.
KEY PACKAGING CO. INC.
KIEFEL GMBH
KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST EUROPE GMBH & CO. KG
LACERTA GROUP INC.
LINPAC SENIOR HOLDINGS LTD.
MAAC MACHINERY CORP.
MAYFIELD PLASTICS INC.
MONDI GROUP
MULLINIX PACKAGING INC.
NEENAH INC.
NELIPAK CORP.
OSSID LLC
PACTIV LLC
PAR-PAK LTD.
PEIYU PLASTICS CORP.
PENDAFORM CORP.
PENINSULA PACKAGING LLC
PENINSULA PLASTICS CO. INC.
PLACON CORP. INC.
PLASTIC INGENUITY INC.
PLASTIFORM INC.
PLAXALL INC.
PREGIS CORP.
PRENT CORP.
PRODUCTIVE PLASTICS INC.
RAY PRODUCTS INC.
REFLEX PACKAGING INC.
RUI'AN LITAI MACHINERY CO. LTD.
SEALED AIR CORP.
SENCORPWHITE
SHEPHERD THERMOFORMING & PACKAGING
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
SILGAN PLASTICS CORP.
SMURFIT KAPPA GROUP PLC
SONOCO PRODUCTS CO.
SOUTHPACK LLC
SPARTECH CORP.
SPENCER INDUSTRIES INC.
STORA ENSO OYJ
TECHNIFORM INDUSTRIES INC.
TEGRANT CORP.
TEKNI-PLEX INC.
TEK PAK INC.
TRAY-PAK CORP.
UFP TECHNOLOGIES INC.
UNIVERSAL PLASTICS CORP.
UNIVERSAL PROTECTIVE PACKAGING INC.
VANTAGE PLASTICS
VITALO INDUSTRIES NV
WALTER DRAKE INC.
WESTROCK CO.
WILBERT PLASTIC SERVICES INC.
WINPAK PORTION PACKAGING INC.
WM THERMOFORMING MACHINES
WONDERPACK INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.
ZED INDUSTRIES
ZHUHAI ZHONGFU ENTERPRISE CO. LTD.

Chapter 9: List of Manufacturers

Chapter 10: List of Patents

List of Tables

Summary Table: Global Thermoformed Plastic Market, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 1: Advantages and Disadvantages of High-impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
- Table 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Polypropylene
- Table 3: Advantages and Disadvantages of Polyethylene
- Table 4: Advantages and Disadvantages of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Table 5: Advantages and Disadvantages of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Table 6: Advantages and Disadvantages of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
- Table 7: Advantages and Disadvantages of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Table 8: Advantages and Disadvantages of Polycarbonates
- Table 9: Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermoforming Process
- Table 10: Advantages and Disadvantages of Heat and Cut-in-place Thermoforming Equipment
- Table 11: Advantages and Disadvantages of In-line Thermoforming Equipment
- Table 12: Advantages and Disadvantages of Two-station Thermoforming Equipment
- Table 13: Global Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Product, Through 2023
- Table 14: Global Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Region, Through 2023
- Table 15: North American Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Product, Through 2023
- Table 16: European Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Product, Through 2023
- Table 17: Asia-Pacific Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Product, Through 2023
- Table 18: Rest of World Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Product, Through 2023
- Table 19: Global Market for Methods of Thermoforming Plastics, Through 2023
- Table 20: Regional Market for Types of Thin-gauge Thermoforming, Through 2023
- Table 21: Global Market for Types of Thick/Heavy-gauge Thermoforming, Through 2023
- Table 22: Regional Market for Types of Vacuum Thermoforming, Through 2023
- Table 23: Regional Market for Types of Pressure Thermoforming, Through 2023
- Table 24: Regional Market for Mechanical/Matched Die Thermoforming, Through 2023
- Table 25: Regional Market for Plug Assist Thermoforming, Through 2023
- Table 26: Global Market for Types of Thermoforming Equipment, Through 2023
- Table 27: Regional Market for Heat and Cut-in-place Thermoforming Equipment, Through 2023
- Table 28: Regional Market for In-line Thermoforming Equipment, Through 2023
- Table 29: Regional Market for Two-station Thermoforming Equipment, Through 2023
- Table 30: Regional Market for Other Miscellaneous Thermoforming Equipment, Through 2023
- Table 31: Global Market for Types of Thermoforming Equipment Based on General Classification, Through 2023
- Table 32: Regional Market for Manual Thermoforming Equipment, Through 2023
- Table 33: Regional Market for Semiautomatic Thermoforming Equipment, Through 2023
- Table 34: Regional Market for Fully Automatic Thermoforming Equipment, Through 2023
- Table 35: Global Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics, Through 2023
- Table 36: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Polystyrene/HIPS Resin, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 37: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Polypropylene Resin, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 38: Global Market of Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with HDPE/LDPE Resin, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 39: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with PET Resin, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 40: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with PVC Resin, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 41: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with ABS Resin, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 42: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with PMMA Resin, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 43: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Polycarbonate Resin, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 44: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Other Miscellaneous Resins, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 45: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Food Packaging Products, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 46: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Food Packaging Products, Through 2023
- Table 47: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Medical/Healthcare Packaging Products, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 48: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Medical/Healthcare Packaging Products, Through 2023
- Table 49: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Electronic Packaging Products, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 50: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Electronic Packaging Products, Through 2023
- Table 51: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Building and Construction Products, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 52: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Building and Construction Products, Through 2023
- Table 53: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Appliances and Consumer Goods/Products, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 54: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Appliances and Consumer Goods/Products, Through 2023
- Table 55: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Automotive Products, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 56: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Automotive Products, Through 2023
- Table 57: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Aviation Products, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 58: Global Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Aviation Products, by Region, Through 2023
- Table 59: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Other Miscellaneous Products, by Application, Through 2023
- Table 60: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Other Miscellaneous Products, Through 2023
- Table 61: Sample Patent Analysis, by Country of Origin, April 2015 to October 2018
- Table 62: Sample Patent Analysis, by Technology, April 2015 to October 2018
- Table 63: Sample Patent Analysis, by Company, April 2015 to October 2018
- Table 64: Sample Patent Analysis, by Year of Issue, April 2015 to October 2018
- Table 65: Mergers and Acquisitions in Thermoformed Plastic Industry, January 2015 to November 2018
- Table 66: List of Manufacturers of Thermoformed Plastic Products and Thermoforming Equipment
- Table 67: Sample Patents for Thermoformed Plastics, April 2015 to October 2018

List of Figures

Summary Figure: Global Thermoformed Plastic Market, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 1: Global Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Product, 2017-2023
- Figure 2: Global Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Region, 2017-2023
- Figure 3: North American Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Product, 2017-2023
- Figure 4: European Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Product, 2017-2023
- Figure 5: Asia-Pacific Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Product, 2017-2023
- Figure 6: Rest of World Market for Resins in Thermoformed Plastics, by Product, 2017-2023
- Figure 7: Global Market for Methods of Thermoforming Plastics, 2017-2023
- Figure 8: Regional Market for Types of Thin-gauge Thermoforming, 2017-2023
- Figure 9: Global Market for Types of Heavy/Thick-gauge Thermoforming, 2017-2023
- Figure 10: Regional Market for Types of Vacuum Thermoforming, 2017-2023
- Figure 11: Regional Market for Types of Pressure Thermoforming, 2017-2023
- Figure 12: Regional Market for Types of Mechanical/Matched Die Thermoforming, 2017-2023
- Figure 13: Regional Market for Types of Plug Assist Thermoforming, 2017-2023
- Figure 14: Global Market for Types of Thermoforming Equipment, 2017-2023
- Figure 15: Regional Market for Heat and Cut-in-place Thermoforming Equipment, 2017-2023
- Figure 16: Regional Market for In-line Thermoforming Equipment, 2017-2023
- Figure 17: Regional Market for Two-station Thermoforming Equipment, 2017-2023
- Figure 18: Regional Market for Other Miscellaneous Thermoforming Equipment, 2017-2023
- Figure 19: Global Market for Types of Thermoforming Equipment Based on General Classification, 2017-2023
- Figure 20: Regional Market for Manual Thermoforming Equipment, 2017-2023
- Figure 21: Regional Market for Semiautomatic Thermoforming Equipment, 2017-2023
- Figure 22: Regional Market for Fully Automatic Thermoforming Equipment, 2017-2023
- Figure 23: Global Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics, 2017-2023
- Figure 24: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Polystyrene/HIPS Resin, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 25: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Polypropylene Resin, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 26: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with HDPE/LDPE Resin, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 27: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with PET Resin, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 28: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with PVC Resin, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 29: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with ABS Resin, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 30: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with PMMA Resin, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 31: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Polycarbonate Resin, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 32: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics Manufactured with Other Miscellaneous Resins, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 33: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Food Packaging Products, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 34: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Food Packaging Products, 2017-2023
- Figure 35: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Medical/Healthcare Packaging Products, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 36: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Medical/Healthcare Packaging Products, 2017-2023
- Figure 37: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Electronic Packaging Products, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 38: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Electronic Packaging Products, 2017-2023
- Figure 39: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Building and Construction Products, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 40: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Building and Construction Products, 2017-2023
- Figure 41: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Appliances and Consumer Goods/Products, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 42: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Appliances and Consumer Goods/Products, 2017-2023
- Figure 43: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Automotive Products, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 44: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Automotive Products, 2017-2023
- Figure 45: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Aviation Products, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 46: Global Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Aviation Products, by Region, 2017-2023
- Figure 47: Global Market for Thermoformed Plastics in Other Miscellaneous Products, by Application, 2017-2023
- Figure 48: Regional Market for Applications of Thermoformed Plastics in Other Miscellaneous Products, 2017-2023