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[http://top100.rambler.ru/top100/] HOME NEWS SERVICES PARTNERSHIP PUBLICATIONS CONTACT Pyc Filter for report menu: Eastern Europe Russia Ukraine Polymers PE PP PS PVC PET Pigments Organic Inorganic Paints and Coatings Masterbatches Fillers CaCOç Talc Packaging Containers Disposable ware PE-films PP-films PET Annual Subscription Special Services Technical Guide Quarterly reports News U.S. film demand to reach 15.2 billion lb in 2010 September 25/2006 According to a new report from The Freedonia Group, plastic film demand in the U.S. is forecast to increase 2.6% annually to 15.2 billion lb in 2010, valued at $12 billion (resin cost only). Total plastic film demand (including resins, additives, and processing and other costs) will expand 4.5% per annum to $28.6 billion. Advances will result from cost, performance, and source-reduction advantages over rigid packaging. Low-density polyethylene will remain the leading film, accounting for 64% of the total in 2010, based on its competitive cost structure, versatility, and opportunities in areas such as produce and snack packaging, stretch and shrink wrap, and trash bags. Polypropylene film demand will expand the fastest with 3.4% annual growth rate through 2010, driven by produce, grain mill, dairy product, and other food packaging applications. Polyester film demand will decline through 2010 as a result of decreasing use in photographic film and magnetic tape. However, opportunities are anticipated in food-packaging applications, particularly snack foods, confections, and frozen food, due to polyester"s higher barrier properties. PVC film demand will advance marginally due to slow red-meat consumption and competition from polyolefin films. Packaging accounted for 73% of all plastic film use in 2005. Nonpackaging film advances will be fueled by trash bag growth, and constrained by declining photographic film and magnetic-tape applications. Research efforts will focus on improving film"s strength, barrier, and graphic capabilities, while maintaining a competitive cost position. (Modplas.com) Latest news September 25/2006 Problems beset European polymer output September 25/2006 US demand for degradable plastic to grow September 25/2006 Swiss report slight plastics industry improvement, Belgians also see up-turn September 25/2006 Borealis-OMV to be one of the largest petrochem JV in Europe September 19/2006 Demand slowdown for flexible packaging in western Europe September 19/2006 New owner for one of Europe’s leading PVC makers September 19/2006 Plastic container market is poised for a robust growth September 19/2006 India ready to use PE 100 pipes? September 19/2006 PVC in personal care and healthcare products will be phased in North America September 11/2006 Rising costs and lack of feedstock slow down expansion in Saudi Arabia September 11/2006 Chemopetrol to expand HDPE capacity in Czech Republic September 11/2006 PVC heat stabilization scenario in India -2005 September 11/2006 Bayer starts PC facility in China while GE plans one September 11/2006 Europe’s flexible packaging market grows by less than 1% in 2005 September 4/2006 Demand for films forecast to grow in USA September 4/2006 Price trends of oil, feedstock and commodity polymers in Asia for week of August 28 September 4/2006 Study details China TPE market September 4/2006 Demand ripe for produce packaging September 4/2006 Solvay increasing PVC capacity in Brazil August 28/2006 Germany had an excellent 2005 for polymer sales All News News subscribe MARKET REPORTS Annual Subscription PVC in Eastern Europe - 2006 PVC in Russia - 2006 Polyethylene in Ukraine - 2006 Polypropylene in Ukraine - 2006 PVC in Ukraine -2006 PVC in Russia - 2005 Polyethylene in Ukraine - 2005 Polypropylene in Ukraine - 2005 Polystyrene in Ukraine - 2005 PVC in Ukraine - 2005 PET in Ukraine – 2005 Pigments in Ukraine - 2005 Masterbatchers in Ukraine - 2005 Calcium Carbonate in Ukraine - 2004 Main | Search | Site Map | en | ru News | Services | Partnership | Publications | Contact © 2005 Market Report