Non Food Packaging in Canada
Euromonitor International's Non Food Packaging in Canada market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.
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Chapters: 8 | Tables: 9 | Publication date: May 2007
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Table of contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging distinctiveness ever important in conveying product benefits
Packaging in the spotlight as manufacturers get serious about product placement
Environmental pressure to reduce packaging still in its infancy in Non-Foods Sector
Closures at their zenith in OTC and Cosmetics/Toiletries sectors
Increased pace of new product development
TOTAL NON-FOOD PACKAGING TRENDS
Product manufacturers grow even larger
Consumers enjoying more convenience
Demographics influencing product and packaging design
Packaging manufacturers environmentally aware
Plastic packaging helps manufacturers balance costs and design
The Canadian market supports many businesses of varying size and scope
COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES
Packaging as a brand differentiator
Unique packaging for men’s products
Packaging distinctiveness spills over to secondary packaging
DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS
Larger pack sizes characterise disposable paper products
Low cost, flexible plastic packaging remains the standard
Innovations few and far between
HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS
Convenience and user friendliness drive package design
Plastic is the norm for household cleaners
Stand-up pouches still a niche pack type
Some fabric softeners adopting PET
PET FOOD
Premium pet food favours single-serve packaging
Clear plastic makes its debut in premium wet dog food
Despite premium trends, size matters
Flexible paper/plastic still dominates dry foods
OTC HEALTHCARE
Convenience trend means more sizes of OTC healthcare packaging
Tamper-resistant and child-resistant packaging remains paramount
OTC healthcare packaging marked by its conservative tendencies
Vitamins and dietary supplements most often packaged in PS, PET and HDPE
TOBACCO
Health warnings continue to evolve
Tobacco packaging maintains standard format in Canadian market
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
Innovation key in both products and packaging
New packaging improves functionality, conveys image
Summary 1 New Non-food Packaging Developments 2005/2006
FUTURE PERFORMANCE
Product innovation and demographics will determine long-term prospects
Changing consumer demand a crucial factor in new packaging
Technology remains responsive to consumer demand in packaging
POTENTIAL GROWTH CATEGORIES
Use of stand-up pouches will grow in pet foods and beyond
Rigid plastic set to benefit from strong product demand
Summary 2 Growth Potential in non-food Packaging by Pack Type and Size 2004-2009
RIGID PLASTIC PACKAGING TRENDS
RIGID PLASTIC PERFORMANCE
Consumer spending and raw material price stability favour plastic packaging
Rigid plastic adds value through its versatility
Rigid plastic has strong end uses in packaging in Canada
Rigid plastic strong in virtually all product markets
PET BOTTLES VS HDPE/OTHER PLASTIC BOTTLES
Appearance and functionality important
Alternatives to PET growing in popularity
TUBES
Packaging in tubes used for a variety of consumer products
Metal tubes still a niche in Canadian non-food packaging
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
New formats for established products push new product development
New developments are often co-operative efforts
Summary 3 New Rigid Plastic Packaging Developments 2005/2006
FUTURE PERFORMANCE
Plastic packaging will expand share in the market
Raw material price stability and forecast higher supply of plastics
POTENTIAL GROWTH CATEGORIES
Plastics enable pocket-sized convenience
Plastics moulded to fit active lifestyles
Merchandising through packaging will continue to drive growth for rigid plastics
Growth in “tottles” will be driven by growing consumer demand
Summary 4 Growth Potential in Rigid Plastic Packaging by End-use Application 2004-2009
METAL PACKAGING TRENDS
PERFORMANCE
Metal packaging retains importance in personal care, household care and pet food
Cosmetics and facial make-up sustain the market for metal
Metal packaging has a collectible appeal
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
Product development focuses on vintage look and feel
Metal merges with plastic for efficiency and style
Colour is giving way to stark simplicity
Summary 5 New Metal Packaging Developments 2004/2005
FUTURE PERFORMANCE
Metal packaging in both mainstream and specialty products
Convenience and image are the driving forces for metal packaging
POTENTIAL GROWTH CATEGORIES
Summary 6 Growth Potential in Metal Packaging by End-use Application 2004-2009
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING TRENDS
PERFORMANCE
Flexible packaging brings numerous benefits
Environmental considerations influence flexible packaging adoption
Disposable paper products especially favours flexible plastic packaging
Tobacco products remain strong users of flexible packaging
POUCHES
Pouches find applications in more consumer products
Pouches common for refillable bulk packaging
POTENTIAL GROWTH CATEGORIES
Material development to support newer flexible plastics
New product applications for existing flexible packaging technology
Summary 7 Growth Potential in Flexible Packaging by End-use Application 2004-2009
GLASS PACKAGING TRENDS
KEY TRENDS
Glass remains environmentally friendly but faces safety and functional concerns
Glass losing share to rigid plastics
Glass retains importance as speciality and premium packaging
POTENTIAL GROWTH CATEGORIES
Summary 8 Growth Potential in Glass Packaging by End-use Application 2004-2009
FOLDING CARTON PACKAGING TRENDS
KEY TRENDS
Packaging graphics and product stories integral to the brand message
Versatility of folding cartons enables both premium and generic roles
Folding cartons losing share to plastics
Convenience and portability mixed news for folding cartons
POTENTIAL GROWTH CATEGORIES
Growth potential is strongest for premium cartons
Low cost and low environmental impact support continued broad use
Summary 9 Growth Potential of Folding Cartons by End-use Application 2002-2007
CLOSURE AND LIDDING TRENDS
KEY TRENDS IN NON-FOOD CLOSURES
Closures a basis for competitive differentiation among products
Convenience in household cleaning enabled by innovative product closures
Metal screw/lug closures complement premium fragrances and cosmetics
Growth in plastic pouches means more resealable closures
OTC healthcare closures a blend of tradition and innovation