PLASTIC COSMETIC & TOILETRY CONTAINER DEMAND TO REACH 17.6 BILLION UNITS

摘要

Demand for plastic cosmetic and toiletry containers in the U.S. is projected to increase 1.6% per year to 17.6 billion units in 2020. Because of considerable advantages over competitive packaging media, plastics have captured a substantial share of the U.S. packaging market over the past several decades. However, competition from glass and metal containers will remain strong in a number of applications, particularly where a more upscale or distinctive image is desired. Of the primary container types, plastic bottles will continue to hold a large share of total demand with gains tracking the plastic container average. Their dominance is due to the entrenched position of plastic bottles in many high-volume applications such as shampoo, conditioner and lotion. Although other plastic formats, such as squeeze tubes and jars, will gain ground based on demand for packaging that can provide shelf differentiation, plastic bottles will continue to hold the largest share of the total market. These and other trends are presented in "Cosmetic & Toiletry Containers in the U.S., 7th Edition," a new study from The Freedonia Group (freedoniagroup.com).