Packaging has become an integral part in the supply chain of any industry. There is a growing demand for packaging in sectors such as food and beverages, agriculture, healthcare, and construction. This has led to the introduction of innovative packaging materials and designs by vendors. Over the past two decades, the packaging industry has been experiencing a huge transformation in terms of innovation and design. From the use of simple packaging materials like glass, metal, and paper, the industry has come a long way to the use of different plastic polymers such as PE, PET, EVOH, LDPE, and HDPE. In addition, there have been a lot of changes in the types of packaging like the introduction of bag-in-boxes, pouches, and paper bags.

The global specialty and high-performance films market will post a CAGR of 6.55% during 2016-2020 owing to rising demand from the packaging and personal care products industries. The high demand for durable and sturdy packing materials is another factor driving the market.Top five vendors account for more than 60% of the market share. Some of the major vendors in the market are 3M, Covestro,Transilwrap, Honeywell, and Bemis.Barrier films have a major stake in the application sector, followed by decorative and microporous films. Increased use of safety and security films in the automotive and construction industries is also expected to be promising factor for the growth of the market.The packaging sector accounts for a market share of 65% in 2015.Consolidation in the global specialty and high-performance packaging film market and the key players shifting their operating bases to developing nations such as India and China to gain competitive advantage are the two factors that will drive the market during the forecast period. Technological and product innovations in the global specialty and highperformance films market are increasing the adoption of specialty and highperformance films for multifaceted applications.

Technavio estimates that the PET plastic packaging market by thermoformed process will post a CAGR of 4.55% during the forecast period. The growth is mainly driven by the growing demand from end-users, including the food and beverage sector.North America is the dominant player in the market, and the region accounted for a share of 48% in 2015. This is mainly because of the presence of large plastic packaging companies such as Pactiv LLC, Sonoco Plastics, Berry Plastics, and Winpak. The average sales of thermoformed packaged products per company was $50.5 million in 2015.The thermoformed plastic packaging market in Europe is estimated to post a CAGR of 4.31% during the forecast period. The growth of the plastic sheet market in Europe is the major reason for the growth of the thermoformed packaging market in Europe. The plastic sheet market in Europe was valued at $393 billion in 2015 and is expected to post a CAGR of 1.2% during the forecast period.There is a growing demand for thermoformed packaging for food products from food manufacturers, as this packaging helps eliminate the waste material by 35%-40%. The amount of raw material that goes into the making of this packages is reduced by almost 50%. In addition, smaller packages cut down the shipping costs by 35%.

The tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) is one such feature among the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite that has seen wide and rapid penetration as compared with any other systems. This can be attributed to the strong regulatory push and declining cost of technology fueling its widespread adoption.The growing popularity of TPMS among fleet managers is a key trend observed,leading to large-scale opportunity in the commercial vehicle space. The increased emphasis on preventive maintenance is an effort to optimize the total cost of ownership among fleet managers, which will fuel the segment's growth. In terms of passenger cars, we expect this technology to hit high volume entry level cars by the end of forecast period.Currently, the US and Europe hold the highest volume for TPMS due to the implementation of mandates about a decade ago. We expect strong growth to stem from Asia-Pacific (APAC) as regulations toward TPMS would be implemented during the forecast period.

Racing tires are high-performance tires that are customized for use in racing vehicles. The production of racing tires is capital-intensive and requires a significant degree of hi-tech equipment coupled with highly trained and skilled manpower dedicated to the purpose of engineering and manufacturing. Racing tires are designed to deliver superior performance demanded by racing conditions, and therefore undergo various quality, durability, and speed tests. Natural and synthetic rubber are the primary raw materials in the manufacture of tires. But textile reinforcements like rayon, aramid, nylon, and polyester are also used to manufacture racing tires.

Developing countries have registered considerable economic growth in the past few years. With most of these countries also seeing healthy birth rates and improving healthcare conditions, along with growing disposable incomes, the demand for baby care products will also likely grow over the next few years. Baby health and personal care products are convenient to use and have evolved with time in terms of product innovation and materials used in manufacturing. The baby bottles segment of the baby health and personal care products market has seen considerable growth in recent years, and it is expected to continue along the same trajectory during the forecast period. Technological innovations and the growing number of working women are further set to propel the growth of the market.

Steel tire cords are the widely used reinforcement materials in tire manufacturing.The material accounted for the largest proportion of the market share of 40% in 2015. This is attributable to their stability, safety, and higher comfort. Asia-Pacific (APAC) dominated the market for tire reinforcement materials in 2015. The region will sustain its market share and grow considerably over the forecast period. This is attributable to the economic growth and increasing disposable incomes, which are increasing the production and demand of vehicles. The growth in the global automotive industry, driven by population growth and rising disposable incomes, especially in developing regions, and the advantages ofreinforced tires over conventional tires will drive the market growth over 2016-2020.

本周监测的 125 个产品中有 42 个产品价格上涨，28 个产品价格下跌。涨幅排前的分别为：国内 LDPE（12100 元/吨，+11.52%）、苯胺（9250 元/吨，+8.19%）、己内酰胺（12800 元/吨，+6.67%）、韩国纯苯 FOB（850 美元/吨，+5.85%）、钛精矿（1950 元/吨，+5.41%）；跌幅排前的分别为：轻质纯碱（1550 元/吨，-6.06%）、重质纯碱（1750 元/吨，-5.41%）、磷酸一铵（1800 宜化，-5.26%）、尿素波罗的海（210 美元/吨，-4.55%）、双酚 A（11200 元/吨，-4.27%）。