European CPP films to reach 545,000 tonnes by 2017 Despite declines in some non-packaging markets (e.g. stationery), PCI forecasts show European demand for CPP films will continue to grow by an average of 1.3% per annum to reach 545,000 tonnes by 2017. Growth in East European demand is expected to play a relatively significant role […]
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Rapid growth in European Stand-Up Pouches continues With packaging volume reduction, cost reduction and convenience driving rapid growth, European demand for stand-up pouches is forecast to grow by around 5% p.a. over the next five years to reach 28 billion units in 2017. This is at least twice as fast as the volume growth which
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Global BOPET film demand forecasts predict average world growth of 6.8% p.a. PCI’s latest study estimates that world BOPET film demand has been growing by 7.2% since 2007 and reached 3.2 million tonnes in 2012. Global BOPET film demand forecasts predict average world growth of 6.8% p.a. with Asia continuing as the powerhouse. Other report
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Two million tonnes of new BOPET film capacity, but is it enough?? After the supply shortages of commodity bi-oriented polyester (BOPET) thin films in 2010, the global BOPET film industry has done its best to ensure global supplies will not dry up again – or has it? PCI Films Consulting’s latest review of the commodity
Global thick BOPET film capacity to increase by 45% PCI’s latest study estimates that world thick BOPET film demand has been growing by 7.1% since 2007 and reached 772,500 tonnes in 2012. Global thick BOPET film demand forecasts predict average world growth of 6% p.a. led by Asian countries, particularly China. Planned new installations of thick
