China's demand for flexible packaging has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (1994, 1999 and 2004) and long-term forecasts through 2009 and 2014 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
Report Scope and Methodology Executive Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Economic Outlook Key Economic Indicators Industrial Output Population and Labor Foreign Investment Foreign Trade Financial and Tax Regulations Banking System and Regulations Foreign Exchange Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties
III. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Flexible Packaging Industry Capacity Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity Market Share of Key Producers Potential Entrants Major Foreign Investments Technology Development
IV. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Overview Flexible Packaging Raw Materials Consumption Paper Plastics Metals Textiles Flexible Packaging Production and Demand Sacks Plastic Sacks Paper Sacks Textile Sacks Plastic Film Wrap Strapping Plastic Strapping Steel Strapping Other Flexible Packaging Flexible Packaging Imports and Exports Pricing Trends
V. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Flexible Packaging Markets Outlook Overview Food Food Industry Trends Flexible Packaging Consumption in Food Chemicals and Chemical Products Chemical Industry Trends Flexible Packaging Consumption in Chemicals and Chemical Products Agriculture Agriculture Market Trends Flexible Packaging Consumption in Agriculture Household and Consumer Products Household Product Industry Trends Flexible Packaging Consumption in Household and Consumer Products Industrial Products Industrial Product Market Trends Flexible Packaging Consumption in Industrial Products Other Flexible Packaging Markets
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
Distribution System in China China's Distribution System Flexible Packaging Distribution Channels Transportation and Freight Infrastructure Communications Market Entry Channels Exporting to China Export Market Overview Chinese Trading Practice Chemical Trade Companies Import Restrictions in China Technology Licensing Technology Licensing Overview Intellectual Property Protection Joint Venture Joint Venture Overview Advantages and Disadvantages Wholly Owned Enterprises Foreign Wholly Owned Enterprises Overview Advantages and Disadvantages Other Market Entry Channels Setting up Sales Offices Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs Contacting Chinese Companies Advertising Market Entry Strategies Understanding Differences Business Practice Differences Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions Dealing with Governments
VII. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING PRODUCER DIRECTORY
Flexible Packaging Producer Profiles Distributors and Trading Companies Research Institutions and Associations
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION
Economic Outlook Summary Flexible Packaging Supply and Demand Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Key Economic Indicators Industrial Output Population and Labor Force Trends Foreign Investment and Loans Foreign Trade Key Commodity Exports from China China's Exports to its Leading Trade Partners Key Commodity Imports into China China's Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners
III. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Flexible Packaging Industry Capacity Major Producer Facility Locations Major Flexible Packaging Producer Output and Capacities Market Share of Key Producers Major End-Users Major Foreign Investments
IV. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Total Flexible Packaging Production and Demand Flexible Packaging Production and Demand Plastic Film Wrap Strapping Other Flexible Packaging Flexible Packaging Imports and Exports
V. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Total Flexible Packaging Consumption by Market Food Industry Trends Packaging Consumption in Food Chemical Industry Trends Packaging Consumption in Chemicals and Chemical Products Agriculture Market Trends Packaging Consumption in Agriculture Household Product Industry Trends Packaging Consumption in Household and Consumer Products Industrial Product Market Trends Packaging Consumption in Industrial Products Other Flexible Packaging Markets
LIST OF CHARTS
Flexible Packaging Production and Demand Summary China's GDP and Industrial Output Industrial Output by Ownership Foreign Investments and Loans China's Imports and Exports Flexible Packaging Capacity in China Flexible Packaging Capacity, Output and Demand Flexible Packaging Production Flexible Packaging Exports and Imports Flexible Packaging Demand by Market in 2009