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European CPP films to reach 545,000 tonnes by 2017 Despite declines in some non-packaging markets (e.g. stationery), PCI forecasts show European demand for CPP films will continue to grow by an average of 1.3% per annum to reach 545,000 tonnes by 2017. Growth in East European demand is expected to play a relatively significant role

Rapid growth in European Stand-Up Pouches continues With packaging volume reduction, cost reduction and convenience driving rapid growth, European demand for stand-up pouches is forecast to grow by around 5% p.a. over the next five years to reach 28 billion units in 2017. This is at least twice as fast as the volume growth which

Global BOPET film demand forecasts predict average world growth of 6.8% p.a. PCI’s latest study estimates that world BOPET film demand has been growing by 7.2% since 2007 and reached 3.2 million tonnes in 2012. Global BOPET film demand forecasts predict average world growth of 6.8% p.a. with Asia continuing as the powerhouse. Other report

Two million tonnes of new BOPET film capacity, but is it enough?? After the supply shortages of commodity bi-oriented polyester (BOPET) thin films in 2010, the global BOPET film industry has done its best to ensure global supplies will not dry up again – or has it? PCI Films Consulting’s latest review of the commodity

Global thick BOPET film capacity to increase by 45% PCI’s latest study estimates that world thick BOPET film demand has been growing by 7.1% since 2007 and reached 772,500 tonnes in 2012.  Global thick BOPET film demand forecasts predict average world growth of 6% p.a. led by Asian countries, particularly China. Planned new installations of thick