Laminate Collapsible Tubes

Laminate Collapsible Tubes Global Market Outlook:

MARKET OVERVIEW

Global Demand: 4.34 Billion in (2023 E)

Global Demand CAGR: Approx. 7–8 percent (2023E–2027F)

• APAC is expected to witness the highest consumption growth for laminate tubes in the next 3–5 years, owing to rapid urbanization, and due to rising awareness of oral hygiene especially in rural areas 

• Laminate tubes dominate the packaging tubes market with over 56% share

• ABL tubes are gradually replacing aluminium tubes in the pharmaceutical healthcare application due to lower cost and high barrier properties of these tubes

Porter's Analysis on Laminate Collapsible Tubes - Developed Markets

Supplier Power

• Due to low switching cost and fragmented supply base, suppliers would tend to have low bargaining power

• Due to many domestic plant shutdowns in the past years and tight supply in these regions, the prices are expected to remain elevated, which is tip the power in favor of the suppliers

Barriers to New Entrants

• Barrier for new entrants will be very high, owing to the presence of large global players with long-term supply agreements, with global oral and cosmetic companies, such as Unilever, P&G, Colgate, etc.

• Global suppliers in the region compete based on sustainable offerings, functionality and dispensing capabilities. Resulting in high capital investments which further deepens the barriers to entry

Intensity of Rivalry

• Supply base in the developed market is fragmented, especially in Europe, with presence of multiple large-scale players competing the market

• As consumers are demanding complex tube solutions, suppliers are continuously investing in product differentiations and customization capabilities to stay ahead in the competition

Buyer Power

• The supply base is fairly consolidated with large players, catering to majority of regional cosmetics and pharmaceutical demand

• However, large players, like P&G, Colgate, and L’Oreal, owing to their large contracted volume can negotiate for volume discounts

Threat of Substitutes

• Owing to recyclability challenges associated with laminated tubes and low bounce back properties, converters continue to adopt plastic tubes for the cosmetics industry. 

• Innovative injection molded tube can pose a significant threat to laminate and plastic tubes, owing to better sustainability, printability, and recyclability

Cost Structure Analysis – Laminate Tubes

• APAC Is the leading producer of PE resins across the globe. The China acts as a major sourcing hub for developing counties such as Vietnam, Thailand and Philippines in this region for procuring LDPE resins

• The overall dropping polyethylene prices across the globe due to adequate supply and soft demand are expected to lower the costs of production

• Raw materials such as LDPE are primarily the cost contributor in the laminate tube manufacturing. The raw materials contribute close to 68-75% of the total cost across all regions.

• The second biggest cost contributors is labor prices owing to the complexity and expertise required to manufacturing of these tubes

• Fixed charges includes packaging, logistics, administrative, and other general expenses, and contribute to about 6 percent of the overall cost