Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/s5qg9t/packaging_market) has announced the addition of the "Packaging Market in North America 2015-2019" report to their offering.

The analysts forecast the Packaging market in North America to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% over the period 2014-2019

The Packaging market in North America can be categorized into six segments: Paperboard, Rigid Plastic, Metal, Glass, Flexible Packaging, and Others. Based on application, the Packaging market in North America can be segmented into Food Packaging, Beverage Packaging, Industrial Packaging, Healthcare Packaging, and Others which includes the Personal and Home Care Packaging segments.

One major trend emerging in this market is the increase in demand for plastic packaging products. This share is growing primarily because of the increasing preference of consumers and industrial buyers for the convenience, durability, and versatility offered by plastic packaging products. Plastic containers are lightweight, which helps reduce shipping and handling costs for vendors.

According to the report, growing demand in Mexico is one of the factors driving the growth of the Packaging market in North America. The demand for packaging materials is also increasing due to manufacturers shifting their production bases back to North America from developing nations such as China and India.

Further, the report states that the increase in raw material prices is one of the challenges hindering the growth of the Packaging market in North America. In addition, vendors need huge capital for initial investment and for continued development.

Key Vendors

  • Amcor
  • Ball
  • Crown Holdings
  • International Paper
  • Rock-Tenn

Key Topics Covered:

  1. Executive Summary
  2. List of Abbreviations
  3. Scope of the Report
  4. Market Research Methodology
  5. Introduction
  6. Market Landscape
  7. Market Segmentation by Product
  8. Market Segmentation by Application
  9. Packaging Market Scenario in North America
  10. Buying Criteria
  11. Market Growth Drivers
  12. Drivers and their Impact
  13. Market Challenges
  14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
  15. Market Trends
  16. Trends and their Impact
  17. Vendor Landscape
  18. Key Vendor Analysis

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