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2030 年支撐瓶蓋市場預測：按類型、材料、瓶蓋尺寸、最終用戶、地區進行的全球分析

Buttress Closures Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis by Type (Standard Closures, Tamper-Evident Closures, Child-Resistant Closures and Dispensing Closures), Material, Closure Size, End User and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據，全球支撐封閉市場預計在 2024 年將達到 14.4 億美元，到 2030 年將達到 24.8 億美元，預測期內的複合年成長率為 9.5%。

支撐蓋是一種用於緊固和密封容器的專用緊固件，特別適用於製藥、食品和化學工業。支撐封蓋的獨特螺紋圖案由傾斜的梯形螺紋組成，以提供堅固的、不滲透的密封。與傳統螺紋相比，偏梯形螺紋設計具有更好的密封性能，並且更易於安裝和拆卸。這種設計可以為需要高壓或頻繁開啟和關閉的應用帶來很大的好處。工業罐、瓶、桶經常採用支撐封蓋來保持內容物的完整性並避免污染。

根據美國人口普查局統計，第一季美國電子商務零售額估計為2,892億美元。

安全包裝需求不斷增加

市場對安全包裝的需求不斷成長，從而推動了市場的發展。支撐封口提供可靠的防篡改密封，確保內容物的完整性和安全性，因為公司非常重視產品保護，特別是在食品、飲料和製藥行業。這種需求主要由避免污染的安全包裝需求、監管限制和不斷提高的消費者對產品安全的意識所驅動。此外，電子商務和國際航運的興起也推動了對可靠包裝解決方案的需求。

生產成本高

支撐蓋市場生產成本過高可能導致整體產品價格上漲，嚴重阻礙市場擴張。這降低了競爭力並限制了採用，特別是在關注成本的領域。製造商的利潤率將受到影響，消費者可能會選擇更便宜的產品，導致需求下降。此外，高昂的製造成本可能會阻礙創新和有效擴大生產。

工業和化學工業的成長

工業和化學工業的擴張對市場產生了重大影響，增加了對包裝和容器中安全可靠的密封解決方案的需求。食品加工、化學和製藥等工業應用需要強力封蓋以避免污染並確保安全運輸。隨著這些產業的發展，對複雜的支撐封閉裝置的需求也隨之增加，特別是在製造地不斷擴大的地區。此外，產品可靠性的提高、易於操作以及適合工業流程也是推動市場擴張的因素。

消費者認知有限

消費者意識不強可能會導致支撐封蓋市場的需求下降，進而對市場產生負面影響。如果消費者不知道其好處，例如密封性提高和使用方便，採用率就會保持在較低水準。缺乏教育導致製造商無法接觸潛在客戶，減緩市場成長。此外，零售商可能不願意儲存這些封蓋，從而進一步限制可得性並阻礙整體市場擴張。

COVID-19 的影響：

COVID-19 疫情導致供應鏈中斷和製造延遲，擾亂了支撐封閉市場。然而，日益成長的健康和安全問題導致防篡改包裝的需求激增，尤其是製藥和食品行業。疫情過後，市場逐漸復甦，更加重視衛生、安全包裝以及電子商務的成長，推動了長期市場復甦與擴張。

預計醫藥產業將成為預測期內最大的產業

由於對安全、防篡改和密封包裝解決方案的需求，預計醫藥產業在預測期內將成為最大的產業。由於製藥商優先考慮產品安全性、完整性和法規遵循性，支撐封蓋擴大用於藥品容器。這些封蓋可防止藥品受到污染、氧化和洩漏，確保藥品的最佳保存。隨著生技藥品、注射和疫苗的增加，製藥業的成長進一步增加了對先進封閉技術的需求，從而推動了市場的成長。

預計在預測期內，分配器封蓋部分將以最高的複合年成長率成長。

由於對便利性、安全性和產品保存的需求不斷增加，預計預測期內分配封蓋部分將以最高的複合年成長率成長。分配封蓋在食品、食品飲料和個人護理等行業中越來越受歡迎，因為它們易於使用、改善產品分配並減少廢棄物。隨著消費者偏好轉向更方便用戶使用和高效的包裝解決方案，對於支撐封蓋系統中分配封蓋的需求只會增加，從而促進市場的成長和創新。

比最大的地區

由於醫藥、食品和飲料以及個人護理等行業對安全和防篡改包裝的需求，預計北美將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。消費者對產品安全和品質意識的不斷增強以及有關包裝標準的嚴格規定促進了市場的成長。此外，易於打開和環保的解決方案等封蓋設計創新正迎合人們對便利和永續包裝解決方案日益成長的偏好，進一步推動市場發展。

複合年成長率最高的地區：

由於食品和飲料、製藥和化學品等行業對安全可靠的包裝解決方案的需求，預計亞太地區將在預測期內實現最高的複合年成長率。隨著消費者對防篡改包裝和產品安全意識的不斷增強以及電子商務的興起，市場不斷擴張。此外，由於該行業製造技術的改進和生產能力的提高，環保包裝和創意支撐封口設計的趨勢也在推動市場擴張。

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目錄

第1章執行摘要

第 2 章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相關利益者
  • 研究範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 資料分析
    • 資料檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 研究資訊來源
    • 主要研究資訊來源
    • 二手研究資料資訊來源
    • 先決條件

第3章 市場走勢分析

  • 驅動程式
  • 限制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 最終用戶分析
  • 新興市場
  • COVID-19 的影響

第 4 章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買家的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭對手之間的競爭

5. 全球支撐封閉市場按類型

  • 標準閉包
  • 詐欺封口
  • 兒童安全閉合
  • 分配封蓋

6. 全球支撐封閉市場（依材料）

  • 塑膠
    • 聚乙烯 (PE)
    • 聚丙烯（PP）
    • 聚對苯二甲酸乙二醇酯（PET）
  • 金屬
  • 其他材料

7. 全球支撐封閉市場（依封閉尺寸）

  • 尺寸小（小於20mm）
  • 中等尺寸（20 毫米至 50 毫米）
  • 大型（50毫米或以上）

8. 全球支撐封閉市場（依最終用戶分類）

  • 食品和飲料
    • 碳酸飲料
    • 醬汁、調味品和塗抹醬
    • 酒精飲料
  • 藥品
  • 車
  • 化學品
  • 化妝品和個人護理
  • 家居用品
  • 其他最終用戶

9. 全球支撐封閉市場（按地區）

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地區
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲地區

第10章 主要進展

  • 協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
  • 收購與合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第11章 公司概況

  • Aaron Packaging
  • ALPINE FIBC Pvt. Ltd.
  • Berry Global Group, Inc.
  • Big Bags International Pvt. Ltd.
  • Kaily Packaging Pte Ltd
  • Mold-Rite Plastics
  • Paramount Global, Inc.
  • Phoenix Closures, Inc.
  • Plastic Closures Limited
  • Reliable Caps, LLC
  • Rieke Corp
  • Rishi FIBC Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Tolco Corporation
  • Tri Wall Pak Pvt. Ltd.
  • TricorBraun
  • Tri-Sure
  • Woven International
Product Code: SMRC28388

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Buttress Closures Market is accounted for $1.44 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $2.48 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period. Buttress closures are specialized fasteners used to secure and seal containers, especially in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. The distinctive thread pattern of these closures consists of angled, trapezoidal threads that provide a robust, impermeable seal. Compared to traditional threads, the buttress thread design offers better sealing performance and is simple to apply and remove. Applications requiring strong pressure or frequent opening and shutting benefit greatly from this design. Buttress closures are frequently employed in industrial tanks, bottles, and drums to preserve the integrity of the contents and avoid contamination.

According to the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce the USA retail e-commerce sales estimated for the first quarter to be USD 289.2 billion.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising Demand for Safe Packaging

The market is being driven by an increase in demand for secure packaging. Buttress closures offer reliable, tamper-evident seals that guarantee the integrity and safety of contents as companies place a high priority on product protection, particularly in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. This need is primarily being driven by the need for secure packaging to avoid contamination, regulatory restrictions, and rising consumer awareness of product safety. Furthermore, the demand for dependable packing solutions is increased by the growth of e-commerce and international shipping.

Restraint:

High Cost of Production

The high cost of production in the Buttress Closures market might severely stifle expansion by raising the entire product price. This reduces its competitiveness and restricts its uptake, particularly in areas where costs are a concern. Demand may decline as a result of manufacturers' struggling profit margins and consumers choosing less expensive options. Furthermore, innovation and effective production scaling may be hampered by the high manufacturing costs.

Opportunity:

Growth of Industrial and Chemical Sectors

The expansion of the industrial and chemical industries has a considerable influence on the market, boosting need for safe, dependable sealing solutions in packaging and containment. Strong closures are necessary for industrial applications including food processing, chemicals, and medicines in order to avoid contamination and guarantee safe shipping. The need for sophisticated buttress closures increases as these industries grow, especially in areas with expanding manufacturing centers. Additional factors propelling market expansion are improved product dependability, handling simplicity, and industrial process compatibility.

Threat:

Limited Consumer Awareness

Limited consumer awareness can have a negative and hindering impact on the Buttress Closures market by reducing demand for these specialized products. When consumers are unaware of their benefits, such as enhanced sealing and ease of use, adoption rates remain low. This lack of education prevents manufacturers from reaching potential customers, slowing market growth. Additionally, retailers may hesitate to stock these closures, further limiting their availability and hindering overall market expansion.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the Buttress Closures Market by causing supply chain interruptions and delays in manufacturing. However, the demand for tamper-evident packaging, especially in pharmaceuticals and food sectors, surged due to heightened health and safety concerns. Post-pandemic, the market experienced a rebound with increased focus on hygiene, secure packaging, and e-commerce growth, driving long-term market recovery and expansion.

The pharmaceuticals segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The pharmaceuticals segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period owing to demand for secure, tamper-evident, and airtight packaging solutions. As drug manufacturers prioritize product safety, integrity, and regulatory compliance, buttress closures are increasingly used for pharmaceutical containers. These closures ensure optimal preservation of medications, protecting them from contamination, oxidation, and leakage. The growing pharmaceutical industry, alongside the rise in biologics, injectables, and vaccines, further boosts the need for advanced closure technologies, driving market growth.

The dispensing closures segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The dispensing closures segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to growing demand for convenience, safety, and product preservation. Dispensing closures offer ease of use, improved product dispensing, and reduced waste, making them increasingly popular in industries such as food, beverages, and personal care. As consumer preference shifts towards more user-friendly and efficient packaging solutions, the demand for dispensing closures in buttress closure systems continues to rise, contributing to market growth and innovation.

Region with largest share:

North America is anticipated to hold the largest market share during the forecast period due to demand for secure and tamper-evident packaging in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and personal care. Rising consumer awareness about product safety and quality, along with stringent regulations on packaging standards, contributes to market growth. Additionally, innovations in closure designs, such as easy-to-open and environmentally friendly solutions, further enhance the market's impact, catering to the growing preference for convenient and sustainable packaging solutions.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period as there is a demand for secure and dependable packaging solutions in industries such as food & drinks, medicines, and chemicals. Market expansion is accelerated by growing consumer awareness of tamper-evident packaging and product safety, as well as the increase of e-commerce. Further propelling market expansion are the expanding trends of eco-friendly packaging and creative buttress closure designs, which are bolstered by improvements in manufacturing technology and expanded production capacity in the area.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Buttress Closures market include Aaron Packaging, ALPINE FIBC Pvt. Ltd., Berry Global Group, Inc., Big Bags International Pvt. Ltd., Kaily Packaging Pte Ltd, Mold-Rite Plastics, Paramount Global, Inc., Phoenix Closures, Inc., Plastic Closures Limited, Reliable Caps, LLC, Rieke Corp, Rishi FIBC Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Tolco Corporation, Tri Wall Pak Pvt. Ltd., TricorBraun, Tri-Sure and Woven International.

Key Developments:

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Types Covered:

  • Standard Closures
  • Tamper-Evident Closures
  • Child-Resistant Closures
  • Dispensing Closures

Materials Covered:

  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Other Materials

Closure Sizes Covered:

  • Small (Up to 20mm)
  • Medium (20mm-50mm)
  • Large (Above 50mm)

End Users Covered:

  • Food & Beverages
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Automotive
  • Chemicals
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • Household Products
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 End User Analysis
  • 3.7 Emerging Markets
  • 3.8 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Buttress Closures Market, By Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Standard Closures
  • 5.3 Tamper-Evident Closures
  • 5.4 Child-Resistant Closures
  • 5.5 Dispensing Closures

6 Global Buttress Closures Market, By Material

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Plastic
    • 6.2.1 Polyethylene (PE)
    • 6.2.2 Polypropylene (PP)
    • 6.2.3 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
  • 6.3 Metal
  • 6.4 Other Materials

7 Global Buttress Closures Market, By Closure Size

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Small (Up to 20mm)
  • 7.3 Medium (20mm-50mm)
  • 7.4 Large (Above 50mm)

8 Global Buttress Closures Market, By End User

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Food & Beverages
    • 8.2.1 Carbonated Soft Drinks
    • 8.2.2 Sauces, Condiments, and Spreads
    • 8.2.3 Alcoholic Beverages
  • 8.4 Pharmaceuticals
  • 8.5 Automotive
  • 8.6 Chemicals
  • 8.7 Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • 8.8 Household Products
  • 8.9 Other End Users

9 Global Buttress Closures Market, By Geography

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 North America
    • 9.2.1 US
    • 9.2.2 Canada
    • 9.2.3 Mexico
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.2 UK
    • 9.3.3 Italy
    • 9.3.4 France
    • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 9.4 Asia Pacific
    • 9.4.1 Japan
    • 9.4.2 China
    • 9.4.3 India
    • 9.4.4 Australia
    • 9.4.5 New Zealand
    • 9.4.6 South Korea
    • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 9.5 South America
    • 9.5.1 Argentina
    • 9.5.2 Brazil
    • 9.5.3 Chile
    • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 9.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 9.6.2 UAE
    • 9.6.3 Qatar
    • 9.6.4 South Africa
    • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

  • 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 10.3 New Product Launch
  • 10.4 Expansions
  • 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

  • 11.1 Aaron Packaging
  • 11.2 ALPINE FIBC Pvt. Ltd.
  • 11.3 Berry Global Group, Inc.
  • 11.4 Big Bags International Pvt. Ltd.
  • 11.5 Kaily Packaging Pte Ltd
  • 11.6 Mold-Rite Plastics
  • 11.7 Paramount Global, Inc.
  • 11.8 Phoenix Closures, Inc.
  • 11.9 Plastic Closures Limited
  • 11.10 Reliable Caps, LLC
  • 11.11 Rieke Corp
  • 11.12 Rishi FIBC Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • 11.13 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • 11.14 Tolco Corporation
  • 11.15 Tri Wall Pak Pvt. Ltd.
  • 11.16 TricorBraun
  • 11.17 Tri-Sure
  • 11.18 Woven International

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Standard Closures (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Tamper-Evident Closures (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Child-Resistant Closures (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Dispensing Closures (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Material (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Plastic (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Polyethylene (PE) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Polypropylene (PP) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Metal (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Other Materials (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Closure Size (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Small (Up to 20mm) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Medium (20mm-50mm) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Large (Above 50mm) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Food & Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Carbonated Soft Drinks (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Sauces, Condiments, and Spreads (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Alcoholic Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Automotive (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Chemicals (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Cosmetics & Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Household Products (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Buttress Closures Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.