Top Five Global Paper and Packaging Companies: Performance, Strategies, and Competitive Analysis,

Fragmentation of the paper and packaging market, competitive landscape, and corporate and marketing strategies adopted by the paper and packaging companies are factors that have significantly influenced industry dynamics. The market reached estimated revenue of $363 billion in 2011 with 5.2% CAGR during 2007-2011. The industry is

expected to reach $463.4 billion in 2017, growing at a 4.2% CAGR.

Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the top five global paper and packaging companies and offers its findings in a comprehensive research report, “Top Five Global Paper and Packaging Companies: Performance, Strategies, and Competitive Analysis.” The competitive landscape of the paper and packaging market has fluctuated over the last five years and affected the top five companies. The paper and packaging industry is highly fragmented and includes segments such as paper, sanitary and household, paperboard and packaging, and industrial applications. The Asia Pacific (APAC) region dominates the industry and represents 39% of the global market. A combination of factors such as demographics, economic conditions, and environmental regulations influences market dynamics significantly.

Lucintel found that the market size or revenue, average operating profit, average net profit, and annual growth rate are some of the driving forces of these companies. Buyers’ power, the degree of competition, threats from new entrants, and the prevalence of substitutes also affect this market. The following are the top five companies of the global paper and packaging market that are profiled in the report:
 

This discussion includes a comparative analysis of the subject companies along with their respective company overviews, geographic footprints, financial metrics, market definitions and scope, industry performance, market strategies, corporate cultures, business structure, and SWOT analysis.

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In Lucintel's newest competitive research study on the world's paper and packaging companies, we thoroughly profile following five companies with detailed competitive assessments:  
                   

The detailed analysis of each company offers a critical view into key strategic areas, including:
 

To make any investment, business or strategic decisions, you need adequate and timely information. Paper and packaging market competitive analysis report market report fulfills this core need. This is an indispensable reference guide for industry executives who are dealing with paper and packaging companies industry.

Some of the features of Top Five Global Paper and Packaging Companies: Performance, Strategies, and Competitive Analysis market intelligence report are:
 

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Market Definition and Scope

3. Market Opportunity    
    
4. Competitive Benchmarking (Financial and Market)
Company Profile on Following Parameters
Company Overview          
Benchmarking (Financial & Market)
SWOT Analysis         
Product Positioning
Marketing Strategy and Tactics    
Corporate Strategy

5. Company Profile on Kimberly-Clark Corporation

6. Company Profile on International Papers

7. Company Profile on Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA

8. Company Profile on Oji Paper Company Limited
     
9. Company Profile on Nippon Paper Group Incorporated





List of Figures

CHAPTER 3. Market Opportunity
Figure 3.1: Supply chain for paper and packaging market
Figure 3.2: Global paper and packaging industry annual trend 2006-2011 (US $B)
Figure 3.3: Global paper and packaging industry regional trend 2006-2011 (US $B)
Figure 3.4: Global paper and packaging industry regional trend 2006-2011 (%)
Figure 3.5: Global paper and packaging industry opportunity by region
Figure 3.6: Global paper and packaging industry opportunity by segment
    
CHAPTER 4.Competitive Benchmarking (Financial and Market)
Figure 4.1: Top five paper and packaging companies – financial benchmarking
Figure 4.2: Global top five paper and packaging companies gross profit and net profit   analysis – 2011
Figure 4.3: Financial analysis – growth leadership quadrant (2011)
Figure 4.4: Market share of top players 2006
Figure 4.5: Market share of top players 2011
Figure 4.6: 2006 Market share analysis
Figure 4.7: 2011 Market share analysis
Figure 4.8: Global market share analysis 2011
Figure 4.9: Global market fragmentation 2011  
Figure 4.10: Market value North America: (US $B)
Figure 4.11: Market value Europe: (US $B)
Figure 4.12: Market value Asia Pacific: (US $B)
Figure 4.13: Market value Row: (US $B)
Figure 4.14: Regional revenue evaluation 2011(US $M)
Figure 4.15: Regional revenue evaluation 2011(%)
Figure 4.16: North American revenue trend for top players 2007-2011 (US $M)
Figure 4.17: Europe revenue trend for top players 2007-2011 (US $M)
Figure 4.18: Asia Pacific revenue trend for top players 2007-2011 (US $M)
Figure 4.19: Row revenue trend for top players 2007-2011 (US $M)
Figure 4.20: Lucintel triad - top five major players

CHAPTER 5. Company Profile of Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Figure 5.1: Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s revenue by business structure 2011
Figure 5.2: Lucintel Triad – Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Figure 5.3: Financial benchmarking Kimberly-Clark Corporation against top three and top five industry players’ average
Figure 5.4: Financial benchmarking of Kimberly-Clark Corporation against Top Five best
Figure 5.5: Global industry revenue trend Vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation (2007-2011) in US $B
Figure 5.6: Global market share trend for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 5.7: North American industry revenue trend Vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation 2007- 2011 in (US $B)
Figure 5.8: European industry revenue trend Vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation 2007-2011 in (US $B)
Figure 5.9:   APAC industry revenue trend Vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation 2007-2011 in (US $B)
Figure 5.10: ROW industry revenue trend Vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation 2007-2011 in (US $B)
Figure 5.11: North American market share trend Vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation 2007-2011 in (%)
Figure 5.12: European market share trend Vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation 2007-2011 in (%)
Figure 5.13: APAC market share trend Vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation 2007-2011 in (%)
Figure 5.14: ROW market share trend Vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation 2007-2011 in (%)
Figure 5.15: Kimberly-Clark Corporation trend in R&D expenses 2007-2011 in US $M
Figure 5.16: Kimberly-Clark Corporation trend in R&D expenses Percentage of total revenue
Figure 5.17: Comparison of Kimberly-Clark Corporation SE R&D expenditure Vs top three & top five players average 2011
Figure 5.18: Kimberly-Clark Corporation productivity 2007-2011 (US $M)
Figure 5.19: Kimberly-Clark Corporation fixed asset value 2007-2011 (US $M)
Figure 5.20: Strategic execution

CHAPTER 6. Company Profile of International Papers
Figure 6.1: International Papers revenue by business structure 2011
Figure 6.2: Lucintel triad - International Papers
Figure 6.3: Financial benchmarking of International Papers against top three and top five industry players’ average
Figure 6.4: Financial benchmarking of International Papers against Top five best
Figure 6.5: Global industry revenue trend Vs International Papers (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 6.6: Global market share trend for International Papers (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 6.7: North American industry revenue trend Vs. International Papers 2007-2011 in (US $B)
Figure 6.8: European industry revenue trend Vs International Papers 2007-2011 in (US $B)
Figure 6.9: APAC industry revenue trend Vs International Papers 2007-2011 in (US $B)
Figure 6.10: ROW industry revenue trend Vs International Papers 2007-2011 in (US $B)
Figure 6.11: North American market share trend Vs International Papers 2007-2011 in (%)
Figure 6.12: European market share trend Vs International Papers 2007-2011 in (%)
Figure 6.13: APAC market share trend Vs DuPont 2007-2011 in (%)
Figure 6.14: ROW market share trend Vs DuPont 2007-2011 in (%)
Figure 6.15: International Papers trend in R&D expenses 2007-2011 in US $M
Figure 6.16: International Papers trend in R&D expenses Percentage of total revenue
Figure 6.17: Comparison of International Papers SE R&D expenditure Vs top three & top five players average 2011
Figure 6.18: International Papers productivity: 2007-2011 in (US $M)
Figure 6.19: International Papers fixed asset value: 2007-2011 in (US $M)
Figure 6.20: Strategic execution

CHAPTER 7. Company Profile of Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA
Figure 7.1: Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA revenue by business structure 2011
Figure 7.2: Lucintel triad – Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA
Figure 7.3: Financial benchmarking of Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA against top three and top five industry players’ average
Figure 7.4: Financial benchmarking of Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA against Top five best
Figure 7.5: Global industry revenue trend Vs Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 7.6: Global market share trend for Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 7.7: North American industry revenue trend Vs Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 7.8: European industry revenue trend Vs Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA l (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 7.9: APAC industry revenue trend Vs Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 7.10: ROW industry revenue trend Vs Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 7.11: North American market share trend Vs Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 7.12: European market share trend Vs Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA l (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 7.13: APAC market share trend Vs Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 7.14: ROW market share trend Vs Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 7.15: Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA trend in R&D expenses 2007-2011 in US $M
Figure 7.16: Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA trend in R&D expenses Percentage of total  revenue
Figure 7.17: Comparison of Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA R&D expenditure vs top three &  top five players average 2011
Figure 7.18: Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA productivity: 2007-2011 in (US $M)
Figure 7.19: Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA fixed asset value: 2007-2011 in (US $M)
Figure 7.20: Strategic execution

CHAPTER 8. Company Profile of Oji Paper Company Limited
Figure 8.1: Oil Paper Company Limited revenue by business structure 2011
Figure 8.2: Lucintel triad – Oji Paper Company Limited
Figure 8.3: Financial benchmarking of Oji Paper Company Limited against top three and top five industry players’ average
Figure 8.4: Financial benchmarking of Oji Paper Company Limited against Top five best
Figure 8.5: Global industry revenue trend Vs Oji Paper Company Limited (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 8.6: Global market share trend for Oji Paper Company Limited (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 8.7: North American industry revenue trend Vs Oji Paper Company Limited (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 8.8: European industry revenue trend Vs Oji Paper Company Limited (2007-2011)   in (US $B)
Figure 8.9: APAC industry revenue trend Vs Oji Paper Company Limited (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 8.10: ROW industry revenue trend Vs Oji Paper Company Limited (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 8.11: North American market share trend Vs Oji Paper Company Limited (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 8.12: European market share trend Vs Oji Paper Company Limited (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 8.13: APAC market share trend Vs Oji Paper Company Limited (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 8.14: ROW market share trend Vs Oji Paper Company Limited (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 8.15: Oji Paper Company Limited trend in R&D expenses 2007-2011 in US $M
Figure 8.16: Oji Paper Company Limited trend in R&D expenses Percentage of total  revenue
Figure 8.17: Comparison of Oji Paper Company Limited R&D expenditure Vs top three &  top five players average 2011
Figure 8.18: Oji Paper Company Limited productivity: 2007-2011 in (US $M)
Figure 8.19: Oji Paper Company Limited fixed asset value: 2007-2011 in (US $M)
Figure 8.20: Strategic execution

CHAPTER 9. Company Profile of Nippon Paper Group Incorporated
Figure 9.1: Nippon Paper Group Incorporated revenue by business structure 2011
Figure 9.2: Lucintel triad – Nippon Paper Group Incorporated
Figure 9.3: Financial benchmarking of Nippon Paper Group Incorporated against top three and top five industry players’ average
Figure 9.4: Financial benchmarking of Nippon Paper Group Incorporated against Top five best
Figure 9.5: Global industry revenue trend Vs Nippon Paper Group Incorporated (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 9.6: Global market share trend for Nippon Paper Group Incorporated (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 9.7: North American industry revenue trend Vs Nippon Paper Group Incorporated (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 9.8: European industry revenue trend Vs Nippon Paper Group Incorporated (2007 2011) in (US $B)
Figure 9.9: APAC industry revenue trend Vs Nippon Paper Group Incorporated (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 9.10: ROW industry revenue trend Vs Nippon Paper Group Incorporated (2007-2011) in (US $B)
Figure 9.11: North American market share trend Vs Nippon Paper Group Incorporated (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 9.12: European market share trend Vs Nippon Paper Group Incorporated (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 9.13: APAC market share trend Vs Nippon Paper Group Incorporated (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 9.14: ROW market share trend Vs Nippon Paper Group Incorporated (2007-2011) in (%)
Figure 9.15: Nippon Paper Group Incorporated trend in R&D expenses 2007-2011 in US $M
Figure 9.16: Nippon Paper Group Incorporated trend in R&D expenses Percentage of total revenue
Figure 9.17: Comparison of Nippon Paper Group Incorporated R&D expenditure vs top three & top five players average 2011
Figure 9.18: Nippon Paper Group Incorporated productivity 2007-2011 in (US $M)
Figure 9.19: Nippon Paper Group Incorporated fixed asset value 2007-2011 in   (US $M)
Figure 9.20: Strategic execution


List of Tables

CHAPTER 3. Market Opportunity
Table 3.1: Industry parameters of global paper and packaging industry
Table 3.2: Relative market attractiveness by region
Table 3.3: Regional revenue growth rate
Table 3.4: Segment revenue growth rate

CHAPTER 4. Competitive Benchmarking (Financial and Market)
Table 4.1: Financial benchmarking of top five global paper and packaging companies
Table 4.2: Key financial parameters for top five paper and packaging companies
Table 4.3: Regional revenue (US $B)
Table 4.4: Regional revenue (%)
Table 4.5: Competitors based on markets served
Table 4.6: Lucintel triad - Top five major players

CHAPTER 5. Company Profile of Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Table 5.1:  Market served: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Table 5.2:  Lucintel triad – Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Table 5.3:  Financial Benchmarking of Kimberly-Clark Corporation against best and against Top three and Top five industry players’ average
Table 5.4:  Strategic execution – product positioning by segment
Table 5.5:  Strategic execution – perceived customer value / quality
Table 5.6:  Strategic execution – promotion / communications
Table 5.7:  Strategic execution – product distribution by region

CHAPTER 6. Company Profile of International Papers  
Table 6.1: Market served – International Papers  
Table 6.2: Lucintel triad – International Papers  
Table 6.3: Financial benchmarking of International Papers against best and against Top three and Top five industry players’ average
Table 6.4: Strategic execution – product positioning by segment
Table 6.5: Strategic execution – perceived customer value / quality
Table 6.6: Strategic execution – promotion / communications
Table 6.7: Strategic execution – product distribution by region

CHAPTER 7. Company Profile of Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA
Table 7.1: Market served – Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA
Table 7.2: Lucintel triad – Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA
Table 7.3: Financial benchmarking of Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA against best and against Top three and Top five industry players’ averageTable 7.4: Strategic execution – product positioning by segment
Table 7.5: Strategic execution – perceived customer value / quality
Table 7.6: Strategic execution – promotion / communications
Table 7.7: Strategic execution – product distribution by region

CHAPTER 8. Company Profile of Oji Paper Company Limited
Table 8.1: Market served – Oji Paper Company Limited
Table 8.2: Lucintel triad – Oji Paper Company Limited
Table 8.3: Financial Benchmarking of Oji Paper Company Limited against best and against Top three and top five industry players’ average
Table 8.4: Strategic execution – product positioning by segment
Table 8.5: Strategic execution – perceived customer value / quality
Table 8.6: Strategic execution – promotion / communications
Table 8.7: Strategic execution – product distribution by region

CHAPTER 9. Company Profile of Nippon Paper Group Incorporated
Table 9.1: Markets Served – Nippon Paper Group Incorporated
Table 9.2: Lucintel triad – Nippon Paper Group Incorporated
Table 9.3: Financial Benchmarking of Nippon Paper Group Incorporated against best and against Top three and top five industry players’ average
Table 9.4: Strategic execution – product positioning by segment
Table 9.5: Strategic execution – perceived customer value / quality
Table 9.6: Strategic execution – promotion / communications
Table 9.7: Strategic execution – product distribution by region