Analysis on Laminated Aluminum Foil Manufacturing Industry in the U.S.

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The Laminated Aluminum Foil Manufacturing for Flexible Packaging Uses Industry report contains the most recent data and analysis on the industry's key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure. Also updated are the latest trade, shipment, and inventory data through September 2010. This year-end update provides the data necessary to make informed forecasts and business planning after the recent seasonal changes in output.

This 170-page report includes the most recent information on the domestic market, global market and overseas growth opportunities. This report provides the most current data available, such as shipments, inventory and trade data through September 2010, and sophisticated forecasts up to 2014 accounting for the affects of the recent economic recession. Industry analysts consider this report the most comprehensive and consistently updated guide to the industry.

Definition & Classification

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in laminating aluminum and other metal foil into products with flexible packaging uses or gift-wrap and other packaging wrap applications. This 6-digit NAICS industry （322225） is under the hierarchy of Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing Industry （32222）, Converted Paper Product Manufacturing Industry Group （3222）, Paper Manufacturing Subsector （322）, and the Manufacturing Sector （31-33）. Its SIC equivalent code is: 3497 - Metal Foil and Leaf （laminated aluminum foil rolls and sheets for flexible packaging uses）.

Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview

The industry's revenue for the year 2009 was approximately $1.7 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 22.17%. The industry used a projected 74 percent of its full production capacity in 2009. The industry could have increased its total shipment value to $2.4 billion USD under full production capacity. This industry did not have direct foreign trade statistics. The report nevertheless depicted relevant foreign trade data from a higher level NAICS industry or industry group.