Synthetic Paper: Technologies and Global Markets

Jul 2012| PLS023C| BCC Publishing

Report Highlights

The global market for synthetic paper totaled 216 million pounds in 2011 and is projected to reach 222 million pounds in 2012 and 263 million pounds in 2017, a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%.

SCOPE OF REPORT

The term synthetic paper has not been universally defined because it is basically an opaque plastic film that is both printable and writeable.  Most synthetic papers are either biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE), although there are sizable amounts made from polyesters and fewer so from polystyrene and PVC.

Although the market has gone beyond its original intentions, this report will include those products which producers, converters and distributors market as synthetic paper even though, in many instances, it replaces a non-fiber based paper product such as plastic films.  Actually, the distinction between synthetic paper and white opaque printable films has not yet been resolved.

This report will describe the various polymer films used to produce synthetic paper; fillers and coatings used in manufacturing; printing processes used; new technologies; applications; detailed discussions of major players and their respective products, industry structure, patent review, pricing, market estimates and forecasts by major application and other critical aspects of the market.

It is essential to understand, in regard to market estimates and forecasts in this report, that food/beverage packaging labels have been excluded for several reasons.  First, their large volume of plastic films (hundreds of millions of pounds) would distort the basic synthetic paper market, and second, most of those in the industry feel that this market segment lies outside the general definition of synthetic paper.

We have used the concept that, if a company states that their product is a synthetic paper, it has been included in the study.  Detractors in these instances claim the product in question is a printable plastic film.

All values shown are rounded to the nearest whole number.

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Analyst Credentials

Melvin Schlechter has thirty years of experience in the chemical industry, specializes in plastics market research and has been a BCC Research analyst for since 2006. Previously, Mr. Schlechter was the International Director of Chemical Reports for Frost & Sullivan. He also worked for the Union Carbide Company as a Senior Market Research Analyst, was a Senior Organic/Polymer Chemist for Stauffer Chemical Company and a Research Organic Chemist for Allied Signal Corporation. Mr. Schlechter holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Queens College, a Masters in Organic Chemistry from Virginia Tech, and an MBA from Adelphi University.

Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Synthetic Paper: Technologies and Global Markets151Free
Chapter- 1: INTRODUCTION3Free
Chapter- 2: SUMMARY2Free
Chapter- 3: OVERVIEW1Free
Chapter- 4: CHARACTERISTICS OF SYNTHETIC PAPER4Free
Chapter- 5: WHAT IS SYNTHETIC PAPER?1Free
Chapter- 6: MAJOR PLAYERS IN SYNTHETIC PAPER2Free
Chapter- 7: TYPES OF SYNTHETIC PAPERS AND MANUFACTURING METHODS1Free
Chapter- 8: TECHNOLOGIES14Free
Chapter- 9: SYNTHETIC PAPER ADDITIVES2Free
Chapter- 10: PRINTING PROCESSES AND PRINTING INKS12Free
Chapter- 11: PATENTS RELATED TO SYNTHETIC PAPER3Free
Chapter- 12: SYNTHETIC PAPER ASPECTS2Free
Chapter- 13: RESINS USED IN SYNTHETIC PAPER17Free
Chapter- 14: SUMMARY OF SYNTHETIC PAPER AND COMPETITIVE FILM SCENARIOS1Free
Chapter- 15: FILM AND SHEET PRODUCERS2Free
Chapter- 16: ROLE OF CONVERTERS1Free
Chapter- 17: CONCEPT OF WATERPROOF PAPER1Free
Chapter- 18: SYNTHETIC PAPER APPLICATIONS23Free
Chapter- 19: SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS5Free
Chapter- 20: OVERVIEW OF SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET SCENARIO1Free
Chapter- 21: MARKET ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS6Free
Chapter- 22: MARKETING ASPECTS2Free
Chapter- 23: REALISTIC ECONOMIC AND MARKET APPRAISAL6Free
Chapter- 24: STANDARD TEST METHODS2Free
Chapter- 25: GOVERNMENT PAPER SPECIFICATIONS STANDARDS2Free
Chapter- 26: INDUSTRY STRUCTURE4Free
Chapter- 27: MAJOR SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCTS6Free
Chapter- 28: SELECTED GLOBAL SYNTHETIC PAPER SUPPLIERS7Free
Chapter- 29: C. CRAMER & CO. GMBH16Free
Chapter- 30: APPENDIX2Free
Published - Feb-2007| Analyst - Melvin Schlechter| Code - PLS023B

Report Highlights

  • The total North American synthetic paper market was 92.2 million pounds in 2005 and grew to approximately 100 million pounds in 2006. At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%, total consumption of synthetic paper in the U.S. and Canada will reach 138.6 million pounds by 2011.
  • Non-labels synthetic paper consumption, which refers to original, traditional synthetic paper products such as maps, menus, banners, etc., was 51.2 million pounds in 2006 and will grow at a CAGR of 6.0% to reach 68.5 million pounds in 2011.
  • Labels and tags consumption will surpass the traditional synthetic paper market to reach 70.1 million pounds by 2011, a CAGR of 7.5%

Published - Apr-2001| Analyst - Melvin Schlechter| Code - PLS023A

Report Highlights

  • The synthetic paper market can be measured in several ways: millions of square inches (MSI), dollar value, or volume in pounds. MSI is not an effective means because synthetic paper is made in various thicknesses usually recorded in mils. Dollar values, by themselves, are arbitrary and are ineffective in evaluating markets.
  • This report chose volume as the synthetic paper market indicator whereby the estimated 110 million-pound market will increase to about 165 million pounds by 2005. Current market value is pegged at slightly over $200 million.

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