The global containers and packaging market had total revenues of $582.9 billion in 2013, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% between 2009 and 2013, according to the new Global Containers & Packaging industry guide being distributed by Report Buyer, London, U.K. The guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). It also contains descriptions of the leading companies, including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

 

The report notes that market volume increased with a CAGR of 3.1% between 2009 and 2013, to reach a total of 340.5 million metric tons in 2013. The performance of the market is forecast to accelerate, with an anticipated CAGR of 6.8% for the five-year period 2013 - 2018, which is expected to drive the market to a value of $809.9 billion by the end of 2018.

 

Key questions answered include: 

• What was the size of the global containers and packaging market by value in 2013?
• What will be the size of the global containers and packaging market in 2018?
• What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the global containers and packaging market?
• How has the market performed over the past five years?

 The full report  is available online.