Research and Markets: India's Flexible Packaging Market Expected to Treble Its Output in the Next Seven Years From 1000 Kilotons In 2007 To 3100 Kilotons In 2014

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and
Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/09f59c/indian_flexible_pa)
has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Indian Flexible
Packaging Market" to their offering.

This research service gives an insight into the Indian flexible packaging market
covering all regions and segments such as Polyethylene, Polypropylene,
Polyester, Polyvinyl chloride and other important polymer films. This research
service is of most use to the current participants and entrants in these
markets.

This Frost & Sullivan research titled Indian Flexible Packaging Market provides
an overview of the demand for flexible packaging in India. It also gives key
factors that affect the demand and the demand forecast. In this research, Frost
& Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets:
polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl
chloride (PVC), and others (including polyamide, polystyrene).

Market Overview

Superior Properties of Flexible Packaging Sends Traditional Rigid Packaging
Packing

At a compound annual growth rate of 17 percent, the Indian flexible packaging
market is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing in the country. As
flexible packaging's advantages of ease of handling and lesser storage space
becomes increasingly appreciated, traditional rigid packaging will take a
backseat. Flexible packaging scores also over traditional packaging for reasons
such as keeping the product from adulteration and moisture, convenience of
disposal, and cost savings on transportation. "For a company to be successful in
the Indian flexible packaging market, it needs to understand the end-user
requirements and provide packaging materials that offer better barrier
properties," says the analyst of this research. "Flexible packaging offers the
advantage of packing smaller quantities compared to traditional packaging and
hence, middle class consumers, who comprise a major section of the Indian
society, have the choice of purchasing just the required amount of products."

The flexible packaging market has got a leg up from the growth in the processed
food, personal care, and hygiene industries as well as the boom in the retail
sector. The demand for smaller packaging and increasing consumerism due to
higher purchasing power also bodes well for the market. However, there is a
certain lack of quality consciousness among end users and they tend to gravitate
toward low-grade products, hampering the sales of flexible packaging.
Additionally, the existence of more than 800 processors in the Indian market
creates a fiercely competitive marketplace, fostering price wars. Processors can
dig deep into this fragmented market by making consumers more aware of the
advantages of flexible packaging, offering superior-quality product lines, and
pricing their products more attractively.

"The use of new polymers, which enhance the packaging requirements as well as
facilitate innovative techniques for faster packaging, will help companies grow
in the Indian flexible packaging market," notes the analyst. "With the advent of
metalized films and other novel materials, the industry will be looking at
increasing the quality of the products and thereby, unit sales." In fact, the
market is expected to treble its output in the next seven years from 1000
kilotons in 2007 to 3100 kilotons in 2014 owing to the greater demand from the
processed food, pan masala, and retail segments.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors
in this research:

* Polyethylene
* Polypropylene
* PET
* PVC
* Others (including polyamide, polystyrene, ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer,
polycarbonate, biodegradable polymers, and nylon)

Key Topics Covered:

* 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
* 2 TOTAL FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MARKET
* 3 INDIAN POLYETHYLENE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MARKET
* 4 INDIAN POLYPROPYLENE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MARKET
* 5 INDIAN POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MARKET
* 6 INDIAN POLYVINYL CHLORIDE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MARKET
* 7 INDIAN OTHER FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MARKET
* 8 STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS
* List of Figures

For more information visit
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/09f59c/indian_flexible_pa

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