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PMMI Report Shows Three Common Threads in Global Packaging
Markets
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PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015​ — Consumer trends are impacting packaging markets around
the world, according to "Global Packaging Trends," a new report from PMMI, The Association for
Packaging and Processing Technologies.
The report shows three influencers making a mark in every region: growing awareness of health and
wellness, recycling and environmental issues, and increasing disposable income and purchasing power.
"These trends are affecting packaging because they're driving consumers' purchasing choices," says
Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI. "Recyclability and reusability of packaging
are dominant trends and we're predicting that will continue to be seen as PET and glass bottle usage
increases."
Packaging markets in the Middle East and Africa are anticipating 5.3 percent CAGR growth in volume, but
forecasts for Western Europe and North America land at the other end of the spectrum, with 0.4 percent
and 0.5 percent, respectively.
The expansion in the Middle East and Africa is the result of increasing exposure to modern lifestyles, and
is manifesting in growth opportunities available for packaging of carbonates, biscuits, and yogurt and sour
milk products. In Asia Pacific, forecast for 4.3 percent CAGR increases in volume, the increasing demand
for PET bottles, particularly in the bottled water category, supports health and wellness concerns.
North America, on the other hand, is a mature market, but consumers are developing growing interest in
several categories. These include healthy categories such as bottled water, and areas of innovation, such
as confectionery.
Globally, the report notes flexible plastic remains the dominant pack type, accounting for 29 percent of the
market, while PET bottles (12 percent of the market) will be among the fastest growing, with 4.7 percent
CAGR. Bottled water is expected to add 135 billion units through 2019, accounting for 54 percent of the
absolute volume growth in PET bottle use. While beverage packaging drives growth in PET and glass,
categories such as confectionery and biscuits prop up flexible packaging use.
PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, released the results of the study
this morning at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more
than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the co-located shows are welcoming 30,000 attendees to
the Las Vegas Convention Center this week. To learn more, download the Executive Summary of this
report at ​ PMMI.org/research​ . ​ An infographic is available as well.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging