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Multi-Client: The Future of Molded Fiber Packaging to 2025
Molded fiber is a well-established part of the packaging market, dominating applications like egg cartons and medical trays for many years. Smithers’ new study quantifies the market (volume and value) and forecasts growth over the next five years based on extensive primary research. The study also outlines the competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and forecasts technology developments and scenarios to 2025.
Molded fiber is a well-established part of the packaging market, dominating applications like egg cartons and medical trays for many years. Key packaging industry drivers today, such as growing sustainability and the rise of e-commerce, present opportunities for molded fiber packaging to grow in importance.
Packaging users are keen to explore solutions that are robust and practical for shopping in the e-commerce distribution chain. For instance, making molded pulp relevant in a wide range of fast-moving consumer goods areas and beyond; whilst the sustainability profile and perception of plant-based packaging options like molded pulp can capitalise on negative perceptions of plastic packaging among consumers at the moment.
Smithers’ new study quantifies the market (volume and value) and forecasts growth over the next five years based on extensive primary research. The study also outlines the competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and forecasts technology developments and scenarios to 2025. It provides analysis of the drivers for adoption and potential inhibitors of growth for molded fiber packaging.
By purchasing this cutting-edge report, you will discover:
- Key growing end-use applications
- Key economic drivers and trends that are influencing future demand
- How COVID-19 has impacted the market
- What are the unmet needs and perceptions of brand owners?
- How does moulded fibre compare to alternative packaging formats
- Market data segmented by process, end-use and geographic region.
Name Multi-Client: The Future of Molded Fiber Packaging to 2025
Date 2/17/2021
Price $12500.00
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Growth set to resume
- Exotic materials gain popularity
- Users drive market trends
- Perceptions amongst suppliers and users
- Geographic shift in demand
- Introduction & Methodology
- Background
- Objectives
- Scope
- Methodology
- Exchange rates
- Definitions
- The global moulded fibre packaging market
- Introduction
- Market overview
- Major producers
- Key drivers and trends
- Macro-economic influences
- Gross domestic product (GDP)
- Urbanisation
- Demographics
- Retail trends
- Market size
- Future prospects
- Leading players
- Competing materials
- Costs and margins
- In-house tooling
- Raw material trends
- Processes
- Heavy-wall (thick-wall, employing a single forming mould)
- Transfer (transfer-moulded; a thin-wall technology)
- Thermoformed (cure-in-the-mould; a thin-wall technology)
- Processed (requiring secondary/special treatment process)
- Process shares
- Processes
- ‘Paper’ bottles
- Market perceptions
- Product characteristics
- Suppliers and users, 2015 vs 2020
- Suppliers vs users, 2020
- Supplier selection criteria
- Suppliers and users, 2015 vs 2020
- Suppliers vs users, 2020
- Barriers to entry
- Plastic content of ‘composite’ packs
- Food contact requirements
- Potential price premiums
- New applications and developments for moulded fibre packaging
- Plastic replacement
- Renewed interest in moulded fibre packaging
- The impact of COVID-19
- Product characteristics
- Macro-economic influences
- Market sizes and forecasts
- Introduction
- End use markets and applications
- Retail food and drink
- Eggs
- Fresh produce
- Wine, etc.
- Other retail food
- Foodservice
- Takeaway containers
- Disposables
- Cosmetics and other FMCG
- Medical applications
- Durables
- Industrial products
- Retail food and drink
- Geographic markets
- Global rankings
- Overview
- Americas
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Other South & Central American countries
- EMEA
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Other Western European countries
- Poland
- Russia
- Other Eastern European countries
- Turkey
- Other Middle Eastern countries
- Africa
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Other Asian countries
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Other Australasian countries
Key Facts and Figures
List of Figures
FIGURE E.1 Moulded fibre packaging market value by region, 2020 (% share by value)
FIGURE E.2 Moulded fibre packaging market volume by region, 2020 (% units)
FIGURE E.3 Moulded fibre packaging market volume by region, 2020 (% tonnage)
FIGURE E.4 Moulded fibre packaging incremental market growth by major region, 2020-25 (‘000 tonnes)
FIGURE E.5 Moulded fibre packaging incremental market growth by major region, 2020-25 ($ million)
FIGURE E.6 Moulded fibre packaging incremental market growth by major region, 2020-25 (units)
FIGURE E.7 Average annual growth in volume demand for moulded fibre packs by country, 2020-25 (%)
FIGURE E.8 End-use sectors for moulded fibre packaging, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
FIGURE E.9 Regional demand for moulded fibre packaging, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
FIGURE 3.1 Global retail sales, 2015-20 ($ trillion)
FIGURE 3.2 HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling
FIGURE 3.3 Expected changes in raw materials
FIGURE 3.4 Paradise Packaging production process for mycelium packaging
FIGURE 3.5 Supplier survey respondents' forecast moulded fibre packaging output by coating type, 2019-25 (% tonnage)
FIGURE 3.6 Prototype paper bottles from Paboco
FIGURE 3.7 Prototype beer bottle from Carlsberg
FIGURE 3.8 Diageo’s wood fibre bottle for Johnnie Walker
FIGURE 3.9 Relative importance of product characteristics according to supplier survey respondents
FIGURE 3.10 Relative importance of product characteristics according to user survey respondents, 2015 vs 2020
FIGURE 3.11 Relative importance of product characteristics: supplier vs user survey respondents, 2020
FIGURE 3.12 Supplier respondents' views on relative importance of key factors influencing customer decisions in their choice of moulded fibre packaging supplier, 2015 vs 2020
FIGURE 3.13 Relative importance of user survey respondents’ supplier selection criteria, 2015 vs 2020
FIGURE 3.14 Supplier respondents' views on relative importance of key factors influencing customer decisions in their choice of moulded fibre packaging supplier vs relative importance of user respondents’ supplier selection criteria, 2020
FIGURE 4.1 Typical transfer moulded egg box
FIGURE 4.2 Example of a bulk egg tray
FIGURE 4.3 Labelled, printed, and coloured egg boxes
FIGURE 4.4 Huhtamaki’s Grass egg box
FIGURE 4.5 Small produce trays from Keyes
FIGURE 4.6 Typical bulk fruit tray
FIGURE 4.7 AR Packaging’s PaperLite® fresh produce trays
FIGURE 4.8 Tamoios Tecnologia moulded fibre trays for fruit and vegetables
FIGURE 4.9 James Cropper COLOURFORM™ wine bottle wraparounds
FIGURE 4.10 Mycelium-based packaging for wine bottles
FIGURE 4.11 Keyes’ mould fibre stand-up bottle pack
FIGURE 4.12 Lay flat wine packs from UFP Technologies
FIGURE 4.13 Huhtamaki’s ‘Fresh’ tray for chilled ready meals
FIGURE 4.14 Kraft’s Mac & Cheese microwavable cup
FIGURE 4.15 Typical takeaway food clamshell packs
FIGURE 4.16 Footprint’s PFAS-free takeaway bowl
FIGURE 4.17 Cup carry tray disposable
FIGURE 4.18 Pactiv disposable bowl
FIGURE 4.19 Disposable from Molded Pulp Engineering
FIGURE 4.20 Genera foodservice products
FIGURE 4.21 Examples of heavy wall horticultural products
FIGURE 4.22 Value-added thermoformed and processed cosmetic packaging from UFP Technologies
FIGURE 4.23 Value-added thermoformed and processed cosmetic packaging from Golden Arrow
FIGURE 4.24 Mycelium-based packaging for cosmetics and toiletries
FIGURE 4.25 Be Green Packaging moulded fibre packs for FMCG markets
FIGURE 4.26 Examples of moulded fibre medical apparatus
FIGURE 4.27 Golden Arrow smartphone pack
FIGURE 4.28 Be Green Packaging smartphone pack
FIGURE 4.29 Paperfoam T-Mobile phone pack
FIGURE 4.30 Keiding hairdryer pack
FIGURE 4.31 Vacuum cleaner pack from Buhl Paperform
FIGURE 4.32 Food processor pack from Dentas
FIGURE 4.33 Western Pulp Products corner protectors
FIGURE 4.34 FiberCel automotive parts packaging
FIGURE 4.35 Auto parts pack from Nippon Molding
FIGURE 4.36 Pulp Tec automotive market pack
FIGURE 4.37 Industrial packaging for plumbing components by UFP Technologies
FIGURE 4.38 Pulp Tec roll cradle packaging
List of Tables
TABLE 1.1 Survey respondents by type
TABLE 1.2 Survey respondents by region
TABLE 1.3 Exchange rates to the US dollar, 2015-19 ($)
TABLE 2.1 Production of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2015-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 2.2 Production value of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2015-25 ($ million)
TABLE 2.3 Production of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2015-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 2.4 Production value of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2015-25 ($ million)
TABLE 2.5 Exports of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2015-19 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 2.6 Exports of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2015-19 ($ million)
TABLE 2.7 Imports of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2015-19 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 2.8 Imports of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2015-19 ($ million)
TABLE 2.9 Apparent consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2015-19 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 2.10 Apparent consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2015-19 ($ million)
TABLE 2.11 Apparent consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 2.12 Apparent consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 ($ million)
TABLE 2.13 Major producers of moulded fibre packaging: estimated market shares, 2019 (%)
TABLE 3.1 Historic and forecast real growth in GDP, 2015-25 (%)
TABLE 3.2 Urbanisation (% of population) and expected growth in selected countries, 2019
TABLE 3.3 Global historical and forecast population and growth, 2015-25 (%)
TABLE 3.4 Major players in grocery retailing: retail revenues, FY 2018 ($ million)
TABLE 3.5 Supplier survey respondents' moulded fibre packaging production costs by type (%)
TABLE 3.6 Forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by process, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 3.7 Relative importance of product characteristics according to supplier survey respondents, 2015 vs 2020
TABLE 3.8 Relative importance of product characteristics according to user survey respondents, 2015 vs 2020
TABLE 3.9 Relative importance of product characteristics, supplier vs user survey respondents, 2020
TABLE 3.10 Supplier respondents' views on relative importance of key factors influencing customer decisions in their choice of moulded fibre packaging supplier, 2015 vs 2020
TABLE 3.11 Relative importance of user survey respondents’ supplier selection criteria, 2015 vs 2020
TABLE 3.12 Supplier respondents' views on relative importance of key factors influencing customer decisions in their choice of moulded fibre packaging supplier vs relative importance of user respondents’ supplier selection criteria, 2020
TABLE 4.1 Global consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end use sector, 2015-19 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 4.2 Global consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end use sector, 2015-19 ($ million)
TABLE 4.3 Global consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end use sector, 2015-19 (billion units)
TABLE 4.4 Forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 4.5 Forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end use sector, 2019-25 ($ million, constant 2019 prices & exchange rates)
TABLE 4.6 Forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end use sector, 2019-25 (billion units)
TABLE 4.7 Incremental consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end use sector, 2020-25
TABLE 4.8 Egg production by country, 2015-2019 (tonnes)
TABLE 4.9 Eggs: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 4.10 Global fruit and vegetable production, 2015-19 (million tonnes)
TABLE 4.11 Major national producers of vegetables, 2019 (million tonnes)
TABLE 4.12 Fresh produce: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 4.13 Wine, etc.: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 4.14 Other retail food: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 4.15 Foodservice: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes) TABLE 4.16 Cosmetics & other FMCG: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 4.17 Medical applications: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 4.18 Durables: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 4.19 Industrial products: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region/country, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
Table 5.1 Global ranking of countries/sub-regions by volume of moulded fibre packaging consumed, 2020 (‘000 tonnes)
Table 5.2 Global ranking of countries by value of moulded fibre packaging consumed, 2020 ($ million)
Table 5.3 Global ranking of countries by volume growth in moulded fibre packaging consumption, 2020-25 Table 5.4 Global ranking of countries by per capita consumption of moulded fibre packaging, 2020 (Kg)
TABLE 5.5 Forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by region, 2015-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.6 Americas: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.7 US: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.8 US: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.9 Canada: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.10 Canada: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.11 Mexico: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.12 Mexico: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.13 Brazil: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.14 Brazil: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.15 Other South & Central American countries: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.16 Other South & Central American countries: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.17 EMEA: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.18 France: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.19 France: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.20 Germany: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.21 Germany: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.22 Italy: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.23 Italy: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.24 Spain: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.25 Spain: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.26 UK: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.27 UK: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.28 Other Western European countries: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.29 Other Western European countries: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.30 Poland: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.31 Poland: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.32 Russia: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.33 Russia: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.34 Other Eastern European countries: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.35 Other Eastern European countries: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.36 Turkey: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.37 Turkey: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.38 Other Middle Eastern countries: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.39 Other Middle Eastern countries: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.40 Africa: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.41 Africa: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.42 Asia-Pacific: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.43 China: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.44 China: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.45 India: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.46 India: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.47 Japan: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.48 Japan: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.49 Other Asian countries: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.50 Other Asian countries: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.51 Australia: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.52 Australia: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.53 New Zealand: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.54 New Zealand: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)
TABLE 5.55 Other Australasian countries: key market indicators, 2020-25
TABLE 5.56 Other Australasian countries: forecast consumption of moulded fibre packaging by end-use sector, 2019-25 (‘000 tonnes)