Packaging Materials Market Research (China)

China's demand for packaing materials 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 (1993, 1998 and 2003) and long-term forecasts throught 2008 and 2013 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. PACKAGING INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Packaging Industry Structure
Packaging Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity
Market Share of Key Producers
Potential Entrants
Major End-Users
Major Foreign Investments
Technology Development

IV. PACKAGING PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Overview
Packaging Material Supply and Consumption
Plastics
Paper and Paperboard
Metals
Glasses
Plastics
Rigid Plastic Packaging
Plastic Bottles
Plastic Boxes
Plastic Drums
Flexible Plastic Packaging
Plastic Packaging Film
Plastic Bags and Sacks
Paper and Paperboard
Paperboard Boxes
Paper Bags and Sacks
Metals
Steel Drums
Steel Pails
Steel Containers
Glass
Glass Containers
Other Packaging
Packaging Exports and Imports

V. PACKAGING END-USE MARKETS

Packaging Markets Outlook
Food and Beverages
Food and Beverage Industry Trends
Packaging Consumption in Food and Beverages
Chemicals and Chemical Products
Chemical Industry Trends
Packaging Consumption in Chemicals and Chemical Products
Agriculture
Agriculture Market Trends
Packaging Consumption in Agriculture
Household and Consumer Products
Household Product Industry Trends
Packaging Consumption in Household and Consumer Products
Industrial Products
Industrial Product Market Trends
Packaging Consumption in Industrial Products
Other Packaging Markets

VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS

Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
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
Political System Differences
Business Practice Differences
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
Dealing with Central or Local Governments

VII. PACKAGING PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Packaging Producer Profiles and Directory
Distributors and Trading Companies
Research Institutions and Associations
Major End-Users

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary
Packaging Supply and Demand Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Key Economic Indicators
Industrial Output
Population and Labor Force Trends
Foreign Investment and Loans
Foreign Trade

III. PACKAGING INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Packaging Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Packaging Producer Output and Capacities
Market Share of Key Producers
Major End-Users
Major Foreign Investments

IV. PACKAGING PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Total Packaging Production and Demand
Packaging Material Supply and Consumption
Plastics
Paper and Paperboard
Metals
Glasses
Plastics
Rigid Plastic Packaging
Plastic Bottles
Plastic Boxes
Plastic Drums
Flexible Plastic Packaging
Plastic Packaging Film
Plastic Bags and Sacks
Paper and Paperboard
Paperboard Boxes
Paper Bags and Sacks
Metals
Steel Drums
Steel Pails
Steel Containers
Glass
Glass Containers
Other Packaging
Packaging Exports and Imports

V. PACKAGING END-USE MARKETS

Total Packaging Consumption by Market
Food and Beverages
Food and Beverage Industry Trends
Packaging Consumption in Food and Beverages
Chemicals and Chemical Products
Chemical Industry Trends
Packaging Consumption in Chemicals and Chemical Products
Agriculture
Agriculture Market Trends
Packaging Consumption in Agriculture
Household and Consumer Products
Household Product Industry Trends
Packaging Consumption in Household and Consumer Products
Industrial Products
Industrial Product Market Trends
Packaging Consumption in Industrial Products
Other Packaging Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

Packaging Production and Demand Summary
China's GDP and Industrial Output
Industrial Output by Ownership
Foreign Investments and Loans
China's Imports and Exports
Packaging Capacity in China
Packaging Exports and Imports
Packaging Demand by Market in 2008