The US market for rigid bulk packaging will reach $6 billion in 2009, spurred by heightened manufacturing activity and a shift toward higher-value containers. Rigid intermediate bulk containers (RIBCs), material handling containers and pails will lead gains. Chemicals will remain the largest market while food and petroleum products post better growth.

This study analyzes the US rigid bulk packaging industry. It presents historical demand data (1994, 1999 and 2004) and forecasts to 2009 and 2014 by product (e.g., drums, pails, material handling containers, bulk boxes, RIBCs); by market and by material (e.g., plastic, metal, fibre).

The study also considers market environment indicators, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 40 leading competitors including Greif, BWAY, Russell-Stanley, Weyerhaeuser, Letica, International Paper, LINPAC Group, and Smurfit-Stone Container.