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Stretch & Shrink Film
Date	Nov, 2005
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Abstract:
Countries covered: United States

US demand to reach $4.2 billion in 2009

US demand for stretch and shrink film is projected to increase 5.0 percent per annum to $4.2 billion in 2009, reaching 3.1 billion pounds. Advances will be attributable to a favorable outlook for manufacturing activity as well as greater needs for the protection of goods during warehousing and distribution as mass retailers increase their dominance in the retail sector. Shrink film will exhibit slightly faster growth than its stretch film counterpart, and linear low density polyethylene will remain the dominant film overall.

Shrink film growing faster; stretch film to remain dominant

Stretch film demand is projected to rise nearly five percent annually through 2009 to $2.3 billion. The film will be aided by material improvements in terms of strength and stretchability. Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) will present the best resin opportunities based on the material’s high stretchability, puncture resistance and cost advantages. Metallocene LLDPE films are increasingly being used due to their better downgauging capabilities and enhanced stretch characteristics. Polyvinyl chloride stretch film is widely used in food wrap applications and areas where greater clarity is required; however, further growth will be constrained by its higher cost and lesser stress retention. Demand for shrink film is expected to increase more than five percent yearly to $1.9 billion in 2009. Advances will reflect heightened manufacturing and retail activity and the growth of multipacks in wholesale club stores, supermarkets and other mass retailers. Shrink film is also used in tandem with corrugated trays as a case overwrap, which provides increased product visibility as well as cost savings over corrugated boxes. Further shrink film advances will be constrained by the advantages offered by less energy- and equipment- intensive stretch films.

Warehousing and distribution market to grow most rapidly

Product packaging will remain the leading market for stretch and shrink film due to growing needs for product protection and the cost-effectiveness of films compared to corrugated boxes and other packaging formats. However, more rapid growth is anticipated for storage and distribution markets, aided by greater manufacturing activity plus growing requirements for the bundling and protection of goods during warehousing and distribution. Particularly good growth is expected for stretch hoods in pallet unitization.

Industry structure

The stretch and shrink film industry is dominated by large film producers that have the requisite technology, production and distribution capabilities to cost effectively serve distribution and packaging markets. Industry restructuring is expected to continue in light of intense competition and the resultant needs to expand market share and maximize financial resources.

Study coverage

This Freedonia study, "Stretch & Shrink Film", provides historical US demand data for 1994, 1999 and 2004, as well as forecasts to 2009 and 2014 by product, market and material. This study also considers US market environment indicators, assesses the industry structure, details company market shares and profiles 39 key players.

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Table of contents:

INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT: General; Macroeconomic Outlook; Consumer Spending Patterns; Demographic Trends; Food & Beverage Industry Overview; Retail Sales Outlook; Manufacturing Outlook; Packaging Industry Overview; Plastic Film Industry Overview; Technological Developments; Pricing Trends; Regulatory & Environmental Considerations; International Activity
III. TYPES: General; Stretch Film
IV. MARKETS: General; Product Packaging; Storage & Distribution
V. RESINS: General; Low Density Polyethylene; Polyvinyl Chloride; Other Resins
VI. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE: General; Market Share; Mergers & Acquisitions; Marketing Strategies; Channels of Distribution; Research & Development; Competitive Strategies; Cooperative Agreements; Company Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Summary Table
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT: 1 Macroeconomic Indicators; 2 Consumer Expenditures; 3 Resident Population & Households; 4 Food & Beverage Shipments; 5 Retail Sales; 6 Manufacturers’ Shipments; 7 Packaging Shipments by Material; 8 Plastic Film Demand by Resin; 9 Stretch & Shrink Film Pricing
SECTION III -- TYPES: 1 Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Type; 2 Stretch Film Demand by Production & Application Method; 3 Stretch Film Demand by Resin; 4 Stretch Film Demand by Product; 5 Stretch Film Demand by Application; 6 Stretch Film Demand by Market; 7 Stretch Film Demand in Storage & Distribution by Use; 8 Stretch Film Demand in Product Packaging by Use; 9 Shrink Film Demand by Resin; 10 Shrink Film Demand by Product; 11 Shrink Film Demand by Application; 12 Shrink Film Demand by Market; 13 Shrink Film Demand in Product Packaging by Use; 14 Shrink Film Demand in Storage & Distribution by Use
SECTION IV -- MARKETS: 1 Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Type & Market; 2 Product Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film; 3 Food & Beverage Shipments; 4 Food Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type & Use; 5 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type; 6 Dairy Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type; 7 Produce Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type; 8 Other Food Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type; 9 Beverage Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type; 10 Paper & Textile Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type & Use; 11 Consumer Stretch & Shrink Film by Type & Market; 12 Other Stretch & Shrink Film by Type & Market; 13 Storage & Distribution Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type
SECTION V -- RESINS: 1 Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Resin; 2 Low Density Polyethylene Demand in Stretch & Shrink Film by Type & Resin; 3 Polyvinyl Chloride Demand in Stretch & Shrink Film by Type; 4 Other Resins in Stretch & Shrink Film by Resin & Type
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE: 1 US Stretch & Shrink Film Sales by Company, 2004; 2 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures; 3 Selected Cooperative Agreements
LIST OF CHARTS
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT: 1 Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2004
SECTION III -- TYPES: 1 Stretch Film Demand in Product Packaging by Use, 2004; 2 Shrink Film Demand by Product, 2004
SECTION IV -- MARKETS: 1 Product Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Films, 2004; 2 Food Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Use, 2004
SECTION V -- RESINS: 1 Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Resin, 2004
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE: 1 US Stretch & Shrink Film Market Share, 2004

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