Container or package made of flexible or elastic materials that when filled and closed can be readily change in shape . Bags , envelops , pouches , sachets and wrap etc . are some of the examples of flexible packaging which are generally made up of materials such as film , foil or paper sheeting . There are four types of packaging namely primary , secondary , tertiary and service . Main advantages of flexible packaging are convenience & portability , cost saving , sustainability and health benefits .
The global flexible packaging market is rising at a rapid pace with substantial growth rate over the previous few years and is projected to grow further over the forecasted period ( 2016-2020 ). Drivers that are supporting the growth of the market are rising urban population , increasing number of small households , growing & ageing population , technological advancements , increasing health awareness , changing life style and eating habits , rising disposable income of population in developing economies like India and China etc . Apart from these key factors there are considerable numbers of other factors that are propelling the demand of the flexible packaging .
In the forecasted period market is expected to grow on the back of increasing awareness towards reduction in food waste , rising shelf-appeal of products , health snacking practices by consumers and introduction of smart packaging etc . Yet the market is facing some challenges which are dampening the growth of the market . Some of the challenges faced by the industry are volatile prices of raw materials , lack of substantial e-packaging and environmental & regulatory issues .
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1 . Executive Summary
2 . Introduction 2.1 Overview of Packaging 2.2 Functions of Packaging 2.2.1 Primary Functions 2.2.2 Secondary Functions 2.3 Types of Packaging Primary Packaging Secondary Packaging Tertiary Packaging Service Packaging 2.3.1 Types of Packaging by Material 2.4 Flexible Packaging 2.4.1 Types of Flexible Packaging by Material
3 . Global Market Analysis 3.1 Global Packaging Market : An Analysis 3.1.1 Global Packaging Market by Value www . orbisresearch . com ; + 1 ( 214 ) 884-6817 ; + 9120-64101019