Quarterly Economic Outlook: Planning for 2nd Quarter 2016, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines near-term economic conditions for packaging and processing markets using ITR Economics indices, 12-month moving averages and leading indicators through early 2016. The analysis indicates a divergence between a soft industrial side—notably mining and utilities—and stronger consumer-facing segments such as personal care and food, with sectoral focus areas on production trends, supply-chain and pricing pressures, and capital and workforce planning. Regional benchmarks compare North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America, and charts highlight emerging patterns that tend to inform tactical management objectives. The report reveals where packaging and processing leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by ITR Economics in April 2016. Based on industrial production indices, GDP, leading indicators, and PMMI member/industry data from national statistical agencies and industry sources collected through January 2016 and analyzed via secondary time‑series analysis and forecasting models.
