The Contract Packaging Association

The State of the Industry Report

UPDATED STATE-OF-THE-INDUSTRY REPORT

GAIN DATA, INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS

Information-Packed 165-Page Industry Report

The Contract Packaging Association is pleased to announce the UPDATED State of the Industry Report. Now in its fourth edition, this unique industry research report is a benchmark for the contract packaging and contract manufacturing (CP/CM) industry, containing information not available from any other source.

What do you believe you know about the contract packaging and contract manufacturing industry? Whatever it is, prepare to learn more as you read this study based on interviews with over 120 industry leaders, combined with quantitative and qualitative primary and secondary research.

This report goes beyond the numbers with input from over industry owners, CEOs, and other key executives, as well as quantitative primary and secondary research.

This year’s research report is a benchmark study on the state of the industry.

The State of the Industry Report includes:

Defining the Food/CPG industry by scope and revenue
Industry CAGR 2018–2022 by sector
The rise of Private Equity and the era of consolidation
Industry consolidation trends
The current labor market and widening talent GAP
Demographics on size, company age, locations, revenue
Enterprise technology implementations and penetration rates
Offshore and Mexico-based competition
Sustainability trends…and much more

The Contract Packaging Association State of the Industry Report provides deeper industry insight, increased market intelligence and conclusive future trend analysis. The report is valuable to contract packagers, contract manufacturers, private equity investors, industry suppliers. and customers.

Unique and Actionable Data

Most research reports are cold 3rd party statistical assessments by outsiders. They are common. The CPA’s State of the Industry Report combines over 120 online executive interviews, plus quantitative and qualitative primary and secondary research to produce a more detailed view of the industry, its opportunities, its headwinds, and its evolving future.

Leverage the State of the Industry Report to get information and perspective on the CPCM industry. Investors, vendors, customers, and competitors are all seeking a competitive advantage. That edge begins with information. That information begins here.

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This report dives into the trends, drivers, and headwinds shaping our industry. It’s an invaluable business planning resource.

Tim KoersCPA President

A rare, front-seat view for anyone who invests in, sells to, or depend upon this industry. Vital competitive information.

Vicky SmitleyVP Sales & Marketing, Hearthside Foods

The CPCM industry is a major source of business for our company. This report enables us to sell smarter.

Mike WernerSVP, GM, Cloud Packaging Equipment

Frequently Asked Questions About the State of the Industry Report

Who is the State of the Industry report intended for?

The latest edition of the Contract Packaging Association’s State of the Industry Report is intended for anyone that invests in, competes in, sells to, buys from, or depends upon the Contract Manufacturing Contract Packaging (CPCM) industry serving the Food and CPG sectors.

What makes the State of the Industry Report different?

Unlike external, 3rd party statistical summaries, the State of the Industry Report combines quantitative and qualitative primary and secondary research with interview from over 120 Contract Packaging and Contract Manufacturing (CP/CM) owners, CEOs, and other executives. Their first-person data and views are combined with primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative research to form a more complete picture of the industry and the markets it serves. The result is a report that goes beneath the numbers and exposes trends, drivers, and forces that are shaping the industry. Vital information for anyone with a stake in the industry.

What information is included in the State of the Industry report?

The 165-page State of the Industry report includes industry definition, size, scope, gross profit margins, growth rate, projections, labor trends, industry demographics, ownership demographics, geographic density, merger, and acquisition prevalence and more. You can also download the full table of contents from this website for more information.

Who is the Contract Packaging Association?

The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) is the national, nonprofit trade organization for the Contract Packaging Contract Manufacturing (CP/CM) industry.

Formed in 1992 for contract packaging and contract manufacturing firms and related businesses. The CPA promotes the growth and welfare of member firms through its industry exposure and programs.

Investors: What is the report for investors?

The CP/CM industry is experiencing rapid, long-term growth. Private equity is setting industry investment records. The industry is consolidating. Many investors are evaluating contract packaging and contract manufacturing company opportunities. The information found in the State-of-the-Industry Report enables investors to make better decisions. It also gives them access to the State-of-the-Industry Resource Center for ongoing intelligence and updates.

Customers: What is in the report for customers?

In 2018 the CP/CM industry produced record volumes of products for leading food and CPG companies. How can customers maximize the value they receive? The more customers know about the CPCM industry, the better equipped they are to optimize their CPCM relationships.

Suppliers: What is the report for suppliers?

Each year the CP/CM industry spends billions more on equipment, materials, ingredients, and systems. Vendors seeking to maximize their opportunities with CP/CM companies use the State-of-the-Industry Report to better understand the needs of CP/CM customers and create superior solutions for them.

How do I purchase my copy of the State of the Industry report?

The Contract Packaging Association State-of-the-Industry Report is available for immediate electronic purchase in the CPA store. Click the “Order Now” button on this site to be taken to the CPA store. All major credit cards are accepted.

How much does the State of the Industry report cost?

The Contract Packaging Association has invested over $50,000 and year of research to create the State-of-the-Industry Report and the supporting structures.

The State-of-the-Industry Report, including any mid-year updates, is provided for $1995.

The report is available for purchase and download in the CPA Store. Press the “Order Now” button on this site to be directed to the CPA Store. All major credit cards are accepted.

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To receive a preview and the detailed table of contents for the 165-page State of the Industry Report, complete the download request form.

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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT

The Contract Packaging Association State of the Industry Report is available at the Contract Packaging Association Store for download for $1,995. Each copy is imprinted with the purchaser’s name. Normal delivery is one business day or less.

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ABOUT THE CPA

The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) is the national, nonprofit trade organization for the Contract Packaging Contract Manufacturing (CPCM) industry.

Formed in 1992 for contract packaging and contract manufacturing firms and related businesses. The CPA promotes the growth and welfare of member firms through its industry exposure and programs.

CPA members are comprised of the nation’s leading contract packagers and contract manufacturers serving principally the food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Our members offer a wide range of services to leading and emerging companies, enabling those companies to improve their competitive position. The CPA provides members with education, resources, best practices, collaboration, business leads and more.

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Answers to many common questions can be found in our FAQ above. If you need to contact the Contract Packaging Association or our report team for any reason, please use this contact form. Provide all necessary information and we will try to get back within one business day or sooner. Thank you.