Plastics market expected to reach 508.6 million tons by 2016

claims that the plastics market is expected to reach 508.6 million tons by 2016 primarily supported by the segments (rigid/flexible plastics), resins (thermoplastics/thermoset) and end-users such as food and beverage packaging, building and construction plastics, healthcare and more.

The rigid plastics market is expected to reach 284.8 million tons by 2016 due to the support of emerging countries. Globally, polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) together account for approximately 46% of the market and are expected to support the plastics industry going forward.

Along with the market value analytics, volume based data also suggests positive prospects for the industry. Interestingly, the report claims that on a volume scale, highest growth rate is expected from Europe during the analysis period.

Among the end-users electronics is the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 9%. Household products, automotive, electricals and healthcare follows the electronics market with a positive growth rate during the period.

"The Plastics - Rigid & Flexible, Resins & End-Use Applications - An Analytical Report, 2011 - 2016" reviews the latest trends in plastics industry with a perceptive to identify the near-future growth prospects.

The plastics industry is a fragmented market with multiple market participants, which opens up numerous investment opportunities, the report stated. The major investment focus is packaging.

An in-depth analysis across the geographic regions provides strategic business intelligence for the industry investments. The study offers investment strategies for R&D organizations, plastic manufacturing units, distributors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and more.