Packaging

Packaging are designed provisions used to wrap and protect the packaged product from external conditions. Packaging make products safe, convenient to handle and attractive. From a broader perspective, packaging can be rigid, semi-rigid and flexible. However, there can be many other classes of packaging. Packaging can be heavy, medium and small on the basis of their weight. On the basis of contents, there are packaging for food, drugs, cosmetics, clothing, toiletries etc. Packaging can have different purposes like protection, convenience, graphics and psychological functions (attractiveness).  
 
The major end-user industries for the global packaging metals market include food & beverages, pharmaceutical industries, health care and cosmetics, etc. Technological advancements and development & production of sustainable packaging have been the driving forces behind this growth. Moreover, the focus on convenience of handling and usage of the product has also increased over time adding to this number. However, the fluctuations in raw material costs can have a direct impact over the market growth.
 
Over the years, rigid packaging have been the most consumed product of this market. However, with the improvements in global economy and rise in the income level this trend may change. This change in trend will be decided by the demand for better quality packaging along with the convenience of use & handling.
 
Hence, a shift in trend from the rigid to flexible forms of packaging is expected in the near future. Moreover, there is a growing demand for eco-friendly packaging which can fit to the criteria laid down by environment related norms and policies. The market is experiencing a good growth and improvements in the packaging quality and types can help it grow better.
 
The research reports and profiles listed in packaging category provide extensive range of market conditions, product trends, market data and analysis. The database gives a detailed outlook of this sub-category. Industry overviews, market share and growth, sales statistics and projections, and packaging company profiles are also featured. Read Less