For 2017, the Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen (IK) is forecasting an increase in turnover of 3.5 per cent for its sector. According to the trend assessment presented by the IK, the amount of packaging produced is expected to increase by two per cent.<\/p>\n
For your Trend assessment<\/strong> IK has commissioned the Mainz-based GVM Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Verpackungsmarktforschung mbH with a Industry survey<\/strong> and also analysed existing statistical data. According to IK economic expert Inga Kelkenberg, the better-than-expected result is due to the generally favourable economic climate. favourable economic situation<\/strong> in Germany. Last year, the industry association was already pleased with the good sales figures of its member companies. \u201ePlastic packaging<\/strong> are in demand on the market and continue to displace other materials due to their numerous special advantages,\u201c summarises Kelkenberg.<\/p>\n IK expects a significant increase in sales in almost all product areas. A slight decline is only expected for bags, carrier bags and sacks. This is due to the slump in sales for Plastic carrier bags<\/strong>. The association criticises the persistently high Electricity costs<\/strong>. These are a particular burden for small and medium-sized plastic packaging manufacturers. Their return on sales is declining due to the high energy costs.<\/p>
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