Extruded Plastics

发布时间：2007.9

内容介绍

US demand to approach
40 billion pounds in 2011
US demand for extruded plastics is forecast
to rise 2.7 percent annually to nearly
40 billion pounds in 2011, valued at over
$32 billion (resin content only). Resins
will account for 40 percent of extruded
plastic product costs. Extruded plastic
advances will reflect the processes’ cost
effectiveness, high throughput rates,
technology improvements, processing
ease and high volume uses. Further
growth will be threatened by a slumping
residential building construction segment.
Extrusion will account for 42 percent of
all plastics processed in 2011.
Construction, packaging
markets to remain dominant
Construction and packaging markets
together accounted for 78 percent of all
extruded plastics demand in 2006. Construction
opportunities will be based on
plastic’s light weight, cost competitiveness,
ease of extrusion and reduced
maintenance requirements. Further
growth will be constrained by a slumping
residential building construction segment,
which will particularly impact siding
demand. Packaging advances will be
driven by plastic’s low cost and excellent
performance in blister packs and clamshells,
as well as cups, bowls, plates and
disposable packaging. Smaller extruded
plastic markets include consumer goods,
motor vehicles, industrial and medical.
Polypropylene to exhibit
fastest growth of all resins
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and low
density polyethylene (LDPE) together

accounted for 60 percent of all extruded
plastic demand in 2006. Extruded PVC
demand will be fostered by the resin’s
excellent performance and widespread
use in pipe, siding, windows, fencing and
other profiles. Faster growth is expected
for LDPE based on the resin’s dominance
of food packaging and other film applications.
Polypropylene will post the fastest
growth based on its low cost and opportunities
in the production of packaging such
as trays and other containers. Extruded
high density polyethylene demand will
exhibit good prospects in pipe, film, and
wire and cable applications. Extruded
polystyrene will remain a major player in
disposable packaging applications.
Industry structure
A large number of firms are active in the
US extruded plastics industry, ranging
from multinational conglomerates to
small, private concerns that compete in
niche areas. Consolidation is expected to
continue in light of rising costs, maturing
applications, intense competition and
needs for productivity-enhancing capital
investment.
Study coverage
Extruded Plastics is a new Freedonia
industry study available for $4500. It
presents historical demand data (1996,
2001, 2006) plus forecasts (2011, 2016)
by resin, market and application. The
market environment discusses developments
in end use segments, as well as
pricing factors and competitive technologies.
The industry structure presents market
shares and an analysis of merger and
acquisition activity and other competitive
variables, as well as profiles for more
than 30 US industry participants.

目录及图表

Introduction
Executi ve Summary
Market Envir onment
General
Macroeconomic Environment
Demographic Trends
Consumer Income & Spending Trends
Manufacturing Outlook
Plastic Resin Outlook
Market Trends
Extrusion Machinery & Technology
Competitive Processing Methods
Pricing Trends
Environmental & Regulatory Considerations
Recycling
International Activity
RESINS
General
Polyvinyl Chloride
Profiles
Pipe
Siding
Windows & Doors
Fencing/Decking/Other
Film
Other
Low Density Polyethylene
Film
Sheet
Wire & Cable
Other
High Density Polyethylene
Pipe
Film
Sheet
Wire & Cable
Other
Polypropylene
Film
Sheet
Wire & Cable
Other
Polystyrene
Solid:
Sheet
Film
Other
Foam:
Board
Sheet
Polyester
Film
Sheet & Other
Other Resins
MARKETS
General
Construction
Construction Outlook
Resins

Applications
Pipe
Siding
Windows & Doors
Fencing & Decking
Wire & Cable
Other
Packaging
Packaging Outlook
Resins
Applications
Film
Food
Nonfood
Secondary
Other
Consumer Durables
Resins
Applications
Appliances
Toys & Recreational
Furniture & Furnishings
Other
Other Markets
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
General
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
Marketing Strategies
Channels of Distribution
Research & Development
Competitive Strategies
Cooperative Agreements
Company Profiles
Executi ve Summary
1 Summary Table
Market Envir onment
1 Macroeconomic Environment
2 Resident Population & Households
3 Consumer Income & Spending Trends
4 Manufacturers’ Shipments
5 Plastic Resin Supply & Demand
Cht Plastic Resin Demand by Type, 2006
6 Extruded Plastic Market Trends, 1996-2006
7 Plastic Resin Demand by Process
Cht Plastic Resin Demand by Process, 2006
8 Extruded Plastic Pricing Trends
Cht Extruded Plastic Market Trends, 1996-2006
RESINS
1 Extruded Plastic Demand
in Pounds & Dollars
2 Extruded Plastic Demand by Resin
Cht Extruded Plastic Demand by Resin, 2006
3 Extruded PVC Demand by Application
Cht Extruded PVC Demand by Application, 2006
4 Extruded PVC Demand in Profiles
5 Extruded PVC Demand in Film

7 Extruded LDPE Demand
by Type & Application
Cht Extruded LDPE Demand
by Application, 2006
8 Extruded LDPE Demand in Film
9 Extruded LDPE Demand in Wire & Cable
10 Extruded LDPE Demand in Other Products
11 Extruded HDPE Demand by Application
Cht Extruded HDPE Demand
by Application, 2006
12 Extruded Polypropylene Demand
by Application
Cht Extruded Polypropylene Demand
by Application, 2006
13 Extruded Polystyrene Demand
by Application
Cht Extruded Polystyrene Demand
by Application, 2006
14 Extruded Solid Polystyrene
Demand by Type
15 Extruded Foam Polystyrene
Demand by Type
16 Extruded Polyester Demand by Application
17 Other Extruded Plastic Demand
by Application
MARKETS
1 Extruded Plastic Demand by Market
Cht Extruded Plastic Demand by Market, 2006
2 Construction Expenditures
3 Construction Market for
Extruded Plastic by Resin
4 Construction Market for
Extruded Plastic by Application
Cht Construction Market for Extruded Plastic
by Application, 2006
5 Pipe Markets for Extruded Plastic
6 Siding Markets for Extruded Plastic
7 Other Construction Markets
for Extruded Plastic
8 Packaging Shipments by Type
9 Packaging Market for
Extruded Plastic by Resin
10 Packaging Market for
Extruded Plastic by Application
Cht Packaging Market for Extruded Plastic
by Application, 2006
11 Packaging Film Markets for Extruded Plastic
12 Other Packaging Markets
for Extruded Plastic
13 Consumer Goods Market for
Extruded Plastic by Resin
14 Consumer Goods Market for
Extruded Plastic by Application
15 Other Markets for Extruded Plastic by Resin
16 Other Markets for Extruded Plastic
by Application
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 US Suppliers of Extruded
Plastic Products, 2006
Cht Extruded Plastic Product
Market Share, 2006
2 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
3 Selected Cooperative Agreements