‘The Global Expenditure on Tin Packaging is Calculated by Visiongain to be $31.79bn in 2011.’ Says Visiongain Report

LONDON, October 14, 2011 -

www.visiongain.com/Report/699/The-Tin-Packaging-Market-2011-2021

The Tin Packaging Market 2011-2021, is the latest addition to Visiongain’s packaging market reports. The report offers a comprehensive view of the global tin packaging market, on both the supply- side and demand-side. In 2011, the global expenditure on tin packaging is calculated by Visiongain to be $31.79bn, a figure which is forecast to rise considerably as demand continues to grow within the lucrative emerging markets.

Having achieved a solid base in the mature markets where consumption of tin packaged products is high, packaging companies are now gaining footholds in the lucrative emerging markets. Enhancements in consumer living standards and preferences, coupled with impulse purchases and convenience, have been the key propelling factors for market expansion.  The tin packaging market has been buoyed by the trend for ready-to-eat and economical food, with tin packaging manufacturers quick to meet increasingly sophisticated demands from the consumer. Increasingly tin packaging market leaders are producing a plethora of products to meet these growing demands, such as single-serve, aesthetically pleasing, and convenient, re-sealable, sustainable packaging.

Furthermore, food manufacturers are focused on attracting young customers with lightweight, attractive and colourful packing materials. Advancements in packaging technology, which has helped metal cans offer improved functionality and storage features, has also been a major factor triggering growth in the soft drinks end-?use sector.

The Tin Packaging Market 2011-2021 report examines the scope of growth for tin packaging given the rising demand for sustainable and convenient packaging, the changing demographics of the world population, emerging economies, and rising GDPs. A new wave of innovations in the overall packaging business as well emergence of lucrative markets in developing countries will drive growth in the global tin packaging market.

The United States has been at the forefront of the tin packaging market for over a decade. The US tin packaging market will retain this position for the duration of the forecast. Visiongain identifies Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe and South America as key regional markets to look out for - owing to the robust growth path of their economies, which is stimulating domestic demand for packaged products.

A new wave of innovations in the overall packaging business as well as the emergence of lucrative markets in developing countries will drive growth in the global tin packaging market. The global packaging materials market consists of a sizeable number of large and medium-?sized manufacturers, competing fiercely for a greater share of the pie. The market in most parts of the globe is witnessing a restructuring exercise, with increased number of strategic alliances and consolidation driving future growth and product innovations.

The packaging industry has witnessed strong growth over the last decade. As new consumer based markets develop, demand for convenience led, sustainable packaging will continue to soar. Given the technical properties of tin, its recyclability and new technological innovations which improve the diversity of products and aesthetics, the tin packaging market is expected to continue to expand beyond the duration of this forecast.

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For an exec summary of The Tin Packaging Market 2011-2021 please contact sara.peerun@visiongainglobal.com

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
1.1 Highlights of the Report
1.2 Benefits of the Report
1.3 Overview of the Report
1.4 Methodology
1.5 The Global Tin Packaging Market
1.6 The Regional Tin Packaging Markets
1.7 The Leading National Tin Packaging Markets
1.8 The Tin Packaging Submarkets

2. Introduction to the Tin Packaging Market
2.1 Timeline Charting Development of Tin Packaging
2.2 Technologies That Have Driven New Growth in Tin Packaging
2.3 Advantages of Tin Packaging
2.4 Insight into Current Consumer Packaging Market
2.5 Alternatives to Tin Packaging
2.5.1 Plastic Packaging
2.5.2 Paper/Board Packaging
2.5.3 Glass Packaging
2.5.4 Mixed Materials Packaging

3. The Global Tin Packaging Market
3.1 The Global Tin Packaging Market Forecasts 2011-2021
3.2 Global Refined Tin Production
3.3 The Regional Tin Packaging Markets 2011-2021
3.4 The Tin Packaging Submarket Forecast 2011-2021
3.4.1 Food and Beverage Tin Packaging
3.4.2 Industrial Tin Packaging
3.4.3 Personal Care and Cosmetics Tin Packaging
3.4.4 Pharmaceutical Tin Packaging

4. Leading National Tin Packaging Markets
4.1 US Tin Packaging Market
4.2 Chinese Tin Packaging Market
4.3 Japanese Tin Packaging Market
4.4 German Tin Packaging Market
4.5 Indian Tin Packaging Market
4.6 French Tin Packaging Market
4.7 UK Tin Packaging Market
4.8 Brazilian Tin Packaging Market
4.9 Russian Tin Packaging Market
4.10 Turkish Tin Packaging Market
4.11 Rest of World Tin Packaging Market

5. SWOT Analysis of the Tin Packaging Market 2011-2021
5.1 Strengths
5.1.1 Technical Properties of Tin
5.2 Weaknesses
5.3 Opportunities
5.4 Threats
6. Expert Opinion

6.1 A Global Tinplate Component Manufacturer
6.1.1 Cost Versus Recyclability
6.1.2 Are Developed Countries Adhering to Environmental Sustainability?
6.1.3 New and Developing Markets for Metal Packaging
6.1.4 Reasons for Stagnation in Global Metal Packaging Growth
6.1.5 Consolidation of Supply Chain in the Metal Packaging Market
6.1.6 Unique Selling Point (USP) of Metal Based Packaging

7. Leading Companies in the Tin Packaging Market
7.1 Amcor Packaging Ltd
7.2 Ardagh Group
7.3 Alcoa Inc
7.4 Anheuser-Busch Companies
7.5 Ball Corporation
7.6 CCL Industries Inc
7.7 Crown Holdings Inc
7.8 Great China Metal Industrial Co. Ltd (GCMI)
7.9 Hoe Chong Tinplate Ltd
7.10 Reynolds Group Holdings
7.11 Rexam Plc
7.12 Rio Tinto Alcan Packaging Inc
7.13 Silgan Holding Inc
7.14 Sonoco Products Company
7.15 Tata Steel
7.16 Tetra Pak
7.17 Ton Yi Industrial Corporation
7.18 Toyo Seikan Kaisha Ltd

8. Conclusions
8.1 The Global Tin Packaging Market
8.2 The Regional Tin Packaging Market
8.3 The Leading National Tin Packaging Markets
8.4 The Tin Packaging Submarkets

9. Glossary

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Notes for Editors

If you are interested in a more detailed overview of this report, please send an e-mail to sara.peerun@visiongainglobal.com or call her on +44(0)207-336-6100

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