ITR Economics’ knowledge and accuracy lays the foundation of the information shared in this report, providing the best economic intelligence to reduce risk and drive practical and profitable business decisions for your company. The report explores the economy and growth for the next three years, and how it could impact the packaging and processing industry.
The 2025–2027 ITR Economic Outlook Report, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines how U.S. and global economic conditions are expected to evolve through 2027, drawing on leading indicators and multi-year trend analysis . The report highlights shifting growth patterns across industrial production, inflation, labor markets, and sector demand, noting emerging pressure points such as rising input costs, tight workforce dynamics, and gradual reconfiguration of supply chains. Visual analyses within the report illustrate how consumer activity, capital investment signals, and global trade flows tend to shape near-term momentum while hinting at longer-term structural vulnerabilities. The report reveals which economic forces may most influence investment, capacity planning, and strategic risk management over the next several years.
This in-depth report analyzes the U.S. and global economic outlook from 2025 to 2027, featuring forecasts on inflation, interest rates, labor market dynamics, and sector-specific trends. Drawing from real-time indicators and long-term data, it also highlights structural vulnerabilities that could culminate in a significant economic disruption by the end of the decade. The insights are based on ITR Economics’ presentation at PMMI’s 2025 Executive Leadership Conference in Georgia.
This report delves into the economic outlook for the mid-2020s and outlines strategies for businesses in the packaging and processing industries. It explores how technological advancements and strategic planning can address challenges such as labor shortages and inflation. Additionally, it offers insights into global economic trends and preparation for potential downturns in the 2030s.
