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Smithers Pira forecasts global bioplastic packaging market to reach $8.8 billion by 2024

11th July 2019

The plastics industry is a major contributor to the global economy, providing foundational technologies and materials for all key segments. With a new emphasis on sustainability from leading packaging converters and food and beverage brands there is an increased demand and opportunities for bioplastics.

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Market report

The Future of Rigid Plastic Packaging to 2024

Global rigid plastic packaging consumption is projected at 58.6 million tonnes in 2019 and is forecast to grow during 2019–2024 at an annual rate of 3.5% to 69.8 million tonnes.

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White paper: The key trends impacting the smart packaging market

16th July 2019

Smart Packaging is seeing a healthy and sustained growth as it adapts to increasingly changeable and demanding market.

Understanding the Effects of Vibration in the Supply Chain

How products and packaging are effected by vibration environments throughout the supply chain and test considerations for product and packaging producers.

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Sustainability in Packaging Europe 2019

13th - 14th November 2019

Barcelona, SPAIN

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The Future of Global Security Printing to 2024

The security print industry is having to adjust as an increasingly digitalized world; reacting to new threats and positioning itself to capitalize on emergent commercial opportunities.

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The Future of High-Barrier Packaging Films to 2024

Smithers Pira’s detailed market modelling shows that in 2019 global demand for high-barrier packaging films is projected to be $28.88 million.

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Smithers Pira forecasts global bioplastic packaging market to reach $8.8 billion by 2024

11th July 2019

Non-cash payments set to reach 1.96 trillion transactions by 2029 according to Smithers Pira

9th July 2019

Digital print increases market share to 21.1% displacing analogue print market

27th June 2019

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Why is distribution testing important for my product or package?

Smithers Pira package testing expert Michael Kuebler discusses the benefits of controlled laboratory testing.

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Event

Food Contact Conference 2019

16th - 18th October 2019

Bethesda, MARYLAND

Packsmart cost estimator

Visualize the financial impact of supply chain damage. This interactive tool demonstrates how distribution testing efforts can help to prevent package damage and reduce your total cost.

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SmartPack US 2019

11th - 12th September 2019

La Jolla, CA

Food Contact Training UK (September) 2019

17th - 18th September 2019

London Gatwick, UK

PRIMA 2019

17th - 18th September 2019

Prague

Specialty Papers US 2019

30th September - 3rd October 2019

Pfister, HOTEL

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Whether you are looking to grow your business, launch new products or find out about new and emerging markets, Smithers Pira Strategic Consultancy can provide you with practical, cost effective research solutions to meet your specific business needs.

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Market report

The Future of Global Nonwoven Markets to 2024

The global consumption of nonwovens in 2019 is 11.2 million tonnes or 307.0 billion square metres (m2), valued at $37.4 billion.