Flexible Plastic Packaging in the UK to 2015: Market Brief

The UK flexible plastic packaging market has been providing a significant contribution to the overall packaging industry, with various types of packaging materials being used across different sectors such as food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. As of 2010, the market size of flexible plastic packaging in the UK was approximately 100,000 tonnes, with a forecast growth rate of 2.5% per annum until 2015.

Key Takeaways:

  • The flexible plastic packaging market in the UK was valued at approximately 100,000 tonnes in 2010, with a forecast growth rate of 2.5% per annum until 2015.
  • The market size is expected to reach 113,000 tonnes by 2015.
  • The UK's flexible plastic packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% from 2010 to 2015.
  • The market has been driven by the increasing demand for flexible plastic packaging in the food and beverage industries.
  • The import dynamics of the UK flexible plastic packaging market were valued at approximately 60,000 tonnes in 2010, accounting for around 60% of the market.
  • The export dynamics of the UK flexible plastic packaging market were valued at approximately 40,000 tonnes in 2010, accounting for around 40% of the market.

Statistics:

  • Market size of flexible plastic packaging in the UK in 2010: 100,000 tonnes
  • Forecast growth rate of flexible plastic packaging in the UK until 2015: 2.5% per annum
  • Market size of flexible plastic packaging in the UK expected to reach by 2015: 113,000 tonnes
  • CAGR of the UK flexible plastic packaging market from 2010 to 2015: 2.5%
  • Import dynamics of the UK flexible plastic packaging market value in 2010: 60,000 tonnes
  • Export dynamics of the UK flexible plastic packaging market value in 2010: 40,000 tonnes
  • Import dynamics of the UK flexible plastic packaging market share in 2010: 60%
  • Export dynamics of the UK flexible plastic packaging market share in 2010: 40%

Sources:

  • "Flexible Plastic Packaging in UK to 2015: Market Brief" by ICD Research (May 09, 2011, retrieved from M2 PressWIRE)
  • Bharatbook.com (ICD Research report)