Global Returnable Packaging Market 2017-2021

About Returnable Packaging

Packaging refers to the technology of enclosing a product for distribution, storage, use, and sale. Containers refer to a package in which products are sold or stored. Containers and packaging products can be manufactured using a number of raw materials such as plastic, wood, metal, glass, paper, and fiber.
Returnable packaging includes reusable containers, pallets, barrels, hand-held containers, drums, racks, dunnage, and others that include intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) to enable vendors and industrial customers in the global returnable packaging market to efficiently and safely transport products across the supply chain. Reusable packaging is mainly used by processors/manufacturers and their suppliers or customers in organized supply chains with firmly managed shipping loops. This packaging is made from durable materials such as plastic, metal, and wood, and are designed to cater to the rough handling conditions of a typical logistics system.

Technavio’s analysts forecast the global returnable packaging market to grow at a CAGR of 7.05% during the period 2017-2021.

Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global returnable packaging market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated by different vendors through the sales of various plastic returnable packaging products.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• APAC
• Europe and ROW
• North America

Technavio's report, Global Returnable Packaging Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors
• IFCO SYSTEMS
• KUEHNE + NAGEL
• RPS
• Schoeller Allibert
• SSI SCHAEFER
Other prominent vendors
• 1stWebbing
• Amatech
• Buckhorn
• CHEP International
• ECOPAC
• European Logistics Management
• Foxwood
• FREE PACK NET
• Green Peas Solutions
• Greif
• Kite Packaging
• LINPAC
• mjsolpac
• PHS Teacrate
• Polymer Logistics
• PPS Midlands
• Qualpack
• RTP Materials Handling
• Rehrig Pacific Company
• Viscount Plastics Pty
• WEIR & CARMICHAEL
Market driver
• Globalization and international trade
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Market challenge
• High initial investment and operational cost
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Market trend
• Use of biodegradable alternatives
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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