The global market for Zippers is projected to reach US$13.7 billion
by 2020, driven by the strong production and sales of apparel, luggage,
and footwear. Asia-Pacific represents the largest as well as the fastest
growing market worldwide with a CAGR of 8.8% over the analysis period.
The growth in the region is led by healthy GDP gains, rising standards
of living, increasing disposable income, growing population and a
parallel rise in demand for textile and apparel. Strong automobile
production in the region is encouraging use of zippers, especially flame
retardant spiral zips, for seat covers and other vehicle upholstery
systems.

Snapshot Summary of Trends & Drivers

• Continued Innovation in Aesthetics & Mechanical Design & Functionality Spurs Market Growth
• Growing Prominence of Exposed Zippers as a Fashion Trend Benefits Growth in the Apparel Industry
• Replacement of Metallic Zippers with Plastic Zippers: A Key Trend
• Air Tight & Waterproof Zippers Grow in Popularity
• Rising Popularity of Stylish Zipper Pullers Fuels Demand Growth
• Growing Demand for Girl`s and Women`s Clothing Offers a Sizeable Market Opportunity.

Market Analytics

• Market Estimates and Forecasts for 2014-2020
• Historic Review 2007-2013
• Geographic
  Regions Covered – The US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany,
  Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China,
  India and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin
  America) and Rest of World.
  

Market Profiling

• Market Trends & Issues
• Growth Drivers & Enablers
• Growth Inhibitors
• Opportunities and Challenges
• Recent Industry Activity
• Product Innovations & Trends
• Market Analyses, Facts, Figures & Forecasts
• Coverage of Major & Niche Players
• Comprehensive Geographic Coverage
• Extensive Product Coverage.
  

Competitive Intelligence

• 87 major and niche players covered