The Single Use Plastics directive and the design requirement for tethered closures, has affected the change the plastic caps industry greatly. This report contextualises this and quantifies the impact.

Technological advances are critically important. To protect and grow, profitability caps and closures producers have to innovate, using product and system developments. Good organic growth of several market segments and a change in packaging trends remain the key drivers of demand for plastic caps and closures.

In the last couple of years growth prospects have improved in tandem with economic recovery. There is increased demand for added value and premium plastic caps and closures in several market segments.

Brand owners are looking at the full packaging solution of their products in which the role of closures is progressively valued to improve product differentiation, aesthetics and functionality.

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  Compounds, additives & masterbatch

  CompoundingConductive plasticsFlame / fire retardantsFoam and foaming agentsFootwearMasterbatch / concentratesMedical tubingPigments / colours / colourantsPolyolefin additivesPVC and PVC compoundsReinforcements / minerals / fillersTechnical compounds

  Energy & infrastructure

  Artificial grass / yarnCablesCarbon captureCompositesElectrical and electronicEnergy storageFlooringGeothermal energyHydrogen energyNuclear energyOil and gasPipe extrusionPipeline coatingPolymer engineering for energyProfile extrusionRoto-mouldingSolar power / photovoltaicsWaste to energyWaterproof membranesWind turbines

  Extrusion

  CablesFilm extrusionMedical tubingPipe extrusionProfile extrusionSheet extrusion

  Flexible films

  Agricultural filmsBiax films / bioriented filmsBreathable filmsFilm extrusionFlexible packagingPE / polyethylenePlastic pouchesSheet extrusionStretch and shrink films

  Moulding

  Automation / process optimisationBlow mouldingDesign and simulation softwareInjection mouldingMould making / tool buildingRotational moulding

  Raw materials & distribution

  BioplasticsEngineering polymers (PA, ABS, PBT, PC, POM, PMMA)Materials testingPA / polyamidePE / polyethylenePETPolymer sourcing and distributionPP / polypropylenePS / polystyreneResin pricingRubberThermosetsTPEs

  Recycling & sustainability

  Chemical recyclingGreen chemistryMechanical recyclingNatural fibresOcean plasticsRecycling engineering plasticsRecycling flexible packagingStrategies for plastics sustainabilityWaste management and feedstock for recycling

  Rigid packaging

  Blow mouldingCaps and closuresFood and drinksMedical devices and rigid disposablesMoulded fibre packagingRigid packagingSingle-serve capsulesSmart packagingThermoformingThin wall packaging

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For the purposes of this study, a cap or closure is defined as a disposable device used to seal the opening of a consumer package, intended to contain, preserve, and aid dispensing of the contents.

The market data includes pump systems and sprayers but excludes aerosol valves. Overcaps for aerosol valves, however, are included.

Data points

Data is provided on the years 2010, 2014, and 2018, with forecasts for 2023. The report was published in June 2019. Updated data is available, please enquire for more information.

Product scope

A cap or closure is defined as a disposable device used to seal the opening of a consumer package, intended to contain, preserve and aid dispensing of the contents. The market data includes pump systems and sprayers but excludes aerosol valves. Overcaps for aerosol valves are included.

The market is segmented by closure types (9), end use applications (16) and polymers (7).

Geographical scope

The study covers the 28 member countries of the EU.

Data is reported for 8 geographies, including 6 key countries, as follows: France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, OWE, Poland, and OCE.