This is the 4th edition authoritative report on the global market for single-serve capsules.

The study gathers production details on a site-by-site basis and these building blocks create an analysis of demand. The interview programme questions producers and users on demand drivers within their specific market areas.

It provides a detailed overview of the single-serve capsules systems available on the market and maps out the supply chain in the major end-use geographies. The supply chain of capsule moulding was assessed based on production technologies available as well as materials used. The analysis includes growth drivers, inter-material competition, changing requirements, value-chain positioning and the key issues.

Market

For the purposes of this study, the market is divided into:

• Proprietary systems, such as Nespresso, Keurig, and other applicable
• Non-proprietary systems, compatible with existing machines
  
  

Moreover, the market report investigates the three major product groups that utilise the capsule format:

• Hot beverages: coffee, tea, other
• Chilled drinks systems
• Novel applications, foods
  
  

Process scope

• Sheet extrusion and thermoforming
• Injection moulding
• Compression moulding
• Barrier technologies
  
  

Material scope

• Metal
• PP
• PS
• PBT
• EVOH
• New materials (bio-polymers/compostable, e.g.PLA) and additives
• Other

The study covers filling, production (i.e. moulding) and market value of single serve capsules within five regions: Europe, NAFTA, South America, Asia & Australasia, and Africa & Middle East.

In addition to regional market analysis, the study reveals key individual markets, critically influencing the supply chain.

Capsules moulding data is provided individually for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Benelux, Switzerland, Austria, USA, and other relevant countries.

Capsules filling data is provided individually for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Benelux, Switzerland, UK, USA, Australia, Brazil, and other relevant countries.