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全球塑胶托盘市场研究报告 - 2024 年至 2032 年产业分析、规模、份额、成长、趋势和预测

Global Plastic Pallets Market Research Report - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2024 to 2032

出版日期: | 出版商: Value Market Research | 英文 231 Pages | 商品交期: 最快1-2个工作天内

价格

全球塑胶托盘市场需求预计将从 2023 年的 82.4 亿美元达到近 140.2 亿美元的市场规模,2024-2032 年研究期间复合年增长率为 6.09%。

塑胶托盘是耐用、可重复使用的平台,用于製造、物流和零售等各行业运输和储存货物。与传统的木托盘不同,它们重量轻,耐潮湿和耐化学物质,并提供一致的尺寸和承载能力。它们透过减少产品损坏、改善卫生条件和促进自动化物料搬运系统来提高供应链效率。这些托盘非常环保,因为它们可以回收利用,并且比木托盘具有更长的使用寿命。

市场动态

推动塑胶托盘市场的因素包括日益重视供应链营运的可持续性和效率。与传统木托盘相比,塑胶托盘具有多种优势,例如耐用性、清洁性和可重复使用性,推动了其在各行业的采用。此外,这些托盘的轻质特性降低了运输成本和燃料消耗,有助于其在物流和运输领域的普及。此外,塑胶托盘的卫生特性使其适合卫生要求严格的行业,例如食品和药品。此外,塑胶製造技术的进步促进了创新塑胶托盘设计的发展,增强了人体工学和承载能力,进一步推动了市场成长。促进永续材料和循环经济的监管措施也推动了市场的发展,鼓励企业投资环保托盘解决方案。然而,替代材料的日益采用和可持续性担忧可能会阻碍未来几年的市场成长。

研究报告涵盖波特五力模型、市场吸引力分析和价值链分析。这些工具有助于清晰地了解行业结构并评估全球范围内的竞争吸引力。此外,这些工具还对全球塑胶托盘市场的每个细分市场进行了包容性评估。塑胶托盘产业的成长和趋势为这项研究提供了整体方法。

市场区隔

塑胶托盘市场报告的这一部分提供了国家和区域层面的细分市场的详细资料,从而帮助策略师确定相应产品或服务的目标人口统计数据以及即将到来的机会。

按材质

  • 高密度聚乙烯
  • 低密度聚乙烯
  • 聚丙烯(PP)
  • 其他的

按类型

  • 可嵌套
  • 可装架
  • 可堆迭
  • 其他的

按申请

  • 食品和饮料
  • 化学品
  • 药品
  • 石油和润滑油
  • 其他的

区域分析

本节涵盖区域前景,重点介绍北美、欧洲、亚太地区、拉丁美洲以及中东和非洲塑胶托盘市场当前和未来的需求。此外,该报告重点关注所有主要地区各个应用领域的需求、估计和预测。

该研究报告还涵盖了市场主要参与者的全面概况以及对全球竞争格局的深入了解。塑胶托盘市场的主要参与者包括Orbis Corporation、Rehrig Pacific Company、Monoflo International、Cabka Group、Allied Plastics Inc.、Polymer Solutions International、Perfect Pallet Inc.、TranPak Inc.、TMF Corporation。本节包含竞争格局的整体视图,包括各种策略发展,例如关键併购、未来产能、合作伙伴关係、财务概况、合作、新产品开发、新产品发布和其他发展。

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目录

第一章:前言

  • 报告说明
    • 客观的
    • 目标受众
    • 独特的销售主张 (USP) 和产品
  • 研究范围
  • 研究方法
    • 市场研究过程
    • 市场研究方法论

第 2 章:执行摘要

  • 市集亮点
  • 全球市场概况

第 3 章:塑胶托盘 - 产业分析

  • 简介 - 市场动态
  • 市场驱动因素
  • 市场限制
  • 机会
  • 产业动态
  • 波特五力分析
  • 市场吸引力分析
    • 按材料分類的市场吸引力分析
    • 按类型分類的市场吸引力分析
    • 市场吸引力分析:依应用分类
    • 市场吸引力分析:按地区

第 4 章:价值链分析

  • 价值链分析
  • 原料分析
    • 原料清单
    • 原料厂商清单
    • 主要原物料价格走势
  • 潜在买家名单
  • 行销管道
    • 直效行销
    • 间接行销
    • 行销通路发展趋势

第 5 章:全球塑胶托盘市场分析:依材料分类

  • 按材料概述
  • 历史和预测数据
  • 按材料分析
  • 高密度聚乙烯
  • 低密度聚乙烯
  • 聚丙烯(PP)
  • 其他的

第 6 章:全球塑胶托盘市场分析:按类型

  • 按类型概述
  • 历史和预测数据
  • 按类型分析
  • 可嵌套
  • 可装架
  • 可堆迭
  • 其他的

第 7 章:全球塑胶托盘市场分析:按应用分类

  • 概述:按应用
  • 历史和预测数据
  • 分析:按应用
  • 食品和饮料
  • 化学品
  • 药品
  • 石油和润滑油
  • 其他的

第 8 章:全球塑胶托盘市场分析:依地理位置

  • 区域展望
  • 介绍
  • 北美销售分析
    • 概览、历史与预测资料销售分析
    • 北美按细分市场销售分析
    • 北美按国家销售分析
    • 美国销售分析
    • 加拿大销售分析
    • 墨西哥销售分析
  • 欧洲销售分析
    • 概览、历史与预测资料销售分析
    • 欧洲按细分市场销售分析
    • 欧洲按国家销售分析
    • 英国销售分析
    • 法国销售分析
    • 德国销售分析
    • 义大利销售分析
    • 俄罗斯销售分析
    • 欧洲其他地区销售分析
  • 亚太地区销售分析
    • 概览、历史与预测资料销售分析
    • 亚太地区按细分市场销售分析
    • 亚太地区按国家销售分析
    • 中国销售分析
    • 印度销售分析
    • 日本销售分析
    • 韩国销售分析
    • 澳洲销售分析
    • 东南亚销售分析
    • 亚太地区其他地区销售分析
  • 拉丁美洲销售分析
    • 概览、历史与预测资料销售分析
    • 拉丁美洲按细分市场销售分析
    • 拉丁美洲按国家销售分析
    • 巴西销售分析
    • 阿根廷销售分析
    • 秘鲁销售分析
    • 智利销售分析
    • 拉丁美洲其他地区销售分析
  • 中东和非洲销售分析
    • 概览、历史与预测资料销售分析
    • 中东和非洲按细分市场销售分析
    • 中东和非洲按国家销售分析
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯销售分析
    • 阿联酋销售分析
    • 以色列销售分析
    • 南非销售分析
    • 中东其他地区和非洲销售分析

第 9 章:塑胶托盘公司的竞争格局

  • 塑胶托盘市场竞争
  • 伙伴关係/协作/协议
  • 併购
  • 新产品发布
  • 其他发展

第 10 章:公司简介

  • 顶级公司市占率分析
  • 市场集中度
  • Orbis Corporation
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 最新动态
  • Rehrig Pacific Company
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 最新动态
  • Monoflo International
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 最新动态
  • Cabka Group
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 最新动态
  • Allied Plastics Inc.
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 最新动态
  • Polymer Solutions International
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 最新动态
  • Perfect Pallet Inc.
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 最新动态
  • TranPak Inc.
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 最新动态
  • TMF Corporation
    • 公司概况
    • 公司收入
    • 产品
    • 最新动态

註 - 在公司概况中,财务详细资讯和最新发展视情况而定,或对私人公司而言可能不包括在内

Product Code: VMR11213965

The global demand for Plastic Pallets Market is presumed to reach the market size of nearly USD 14.02 Billion by 2032 from USD 8.24 Billion in 2023 with a CAGR of 6.09% under the study period 2024-2032.

Plastic pallets are durable, reusable platforms for transporting & storing goods in various industries, such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail. Unlike traditional wooden pallets, they are lightweight, resistant to moisture and chemicals, and offer consistent dimensions and load-bearing capacities. They contribute to supply chain efficiency by reducing product damage, improving sanitation, and facilitating automated material handling systems. These pallets are environmentally friendly as they can be recycled and have a longer lifespan than wooden pallets.

MARKET DYNAMICS

The factors driving the plastic pallets market include the increasing emphasis on sustainability and efficiency in supply chain operations. Plastic pallets provide several advantages over traditional wooden pallets, such as durability, cleanliness, and reusability, driving their adoption across industries. Moreover, the lightweight nature of these pallets reduces transportation costs and fuel consumption, contributing to their popularity in the logistics and transportation sectors. Additionally, the hygienic properties of plastic pallets make them appropriate for industries with strict hygiene requirements, such as food & pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, advancements in plastic manufacturing technologies have led to the development of innovative plastic pallet designs that enhance ergonomics and load-bearing capacities, further driving market growth. The market is also fuelled by regulatory initiatives promoting sustainable materials and the circular economy, encouraging businesses to invest in eco-friendly pallet solutions. However, increasing adoption of alternative materials and sustainability concerns may hinder market growth in the next few years.

The research report covers Porter's Five Forces Model, Market Attractiveness Analysis, and Value Chain analysis. These tools help to get a clear picture of the industry's structure and evaluate the competition attractiveness at a global level. Additionally, these tools also give an inclusive assessment of each segment in the global market of Plastic Pallets. The growth and trends of Plastic Pallets industry provide a holistic approach to this study.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This section of the Plastic Pallets market report provides detailed data on the segments at country and regional level, thereby assisting the strategist in identifying the target demographics for the respective product or services with the upcoming opportunities.

By Material

  • High-Density Polyethylene
  • Low-Density Polyethylene
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Others

By Type

  • Nestable
  • Rackable
  • Stackable
  • Others

By Application

  • Food & Beverages
  • Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Petroleum & Lubricants
  • Others

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

This section covers the regional outlook, which accentuates current and future demand for the Plastic Pallets market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Further, the report focuses on demand, estimation, and forecast for individual application segments across all the prominent regions.

The research report also covers the comprehensive profiles of the key players in the market and an in-depth view of the competitive landscape worldwide. The major players in the Plastic Pallets market include Orbis Corporation, Rehrig Pacific Company, Monoflo International, Cabka Group, Allied Plastics Inc., Polymer Solutions International, Perfect Pallet Inc., TranPak Inc., TMF Corporation. This section consists of a holistic view of the competitive landscape that includes various strategic developments such as key mergers & acquisitions, future capacities, partnerships, financial overviews, collaborations, new product developments, new product launches, and other developments.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE

  • 1.1. Report Description
    • 1.1.1 Objective
    • 1.1.2 Target Audience
    • 1.1.3 Unique Selling Proposition (USP) & offerings
  • 1.2. Research Scope
  • 1.3. Research Methodology
    • 1.3.1 Market Research Process
    • 1.3.2 Market Research Methodology

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 2.1. Highlights of Market
  • 2.2. Global Market Snapshot

3. PLASTIC PALLETS - INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

  • 3.1. Introduction - Market Dynamics
  • 3.2. Market Drivers
  • 3.3. Market Restraints
  • 3.4. Opportunities
  • 3.5. Industry Trends
  • 3.6. Porter's Five Force Analysis
  • 3.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Material
    • 3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
    • 3.7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
    • 3.7.4 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

4. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

  • 4.1. Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.2. Raw Material Analysis
    • 4.2.1 List of Raw Materials
    • 4.2.2 Raw Material Manufactures List
    • 4.2.3 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
  • 4.3. List of Potential Buyers
  • 4.4. Marketing Channel
    • 4.4.1 Direct Marketing
    • 4.4.2 Indirect Marketing
    • 4.4.3 Marketing Channel Development Trend

5. GLOBAL PLASTIC PALLETS MARKET ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL

  • 5.1. Overview By Material
  • 5.2. Historical and Forecast Data
  • 5.3. Analysis By Material
  • 5.4. High-Density Polyethylene Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.5. Low-Density Polyethylene Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.6. Polypropylene (PP) Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.7. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

6. GLOBAL PLASTIC PALLETS MARKET ANALYSIS BY TYPE

  • 6.1. Overview By Type
  • 6.2. Historical and Forecast Data
  • 6.3. Analysis By Type
  • 6.4. Nestable Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.5. Rackable Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.6. Stackable Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.7. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

7. GLOBAL PLASTIC PALLETS MARKET ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

  • 7.1. Overview By Application
  • 7.2. Historical and Forecast Data
  • 7.3. Analysis By Application
  • 7.4. Food & Beverages Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.5. Chemicals Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.6. Pharmaceuticals Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.7. Petroleum & Lubricants Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.8. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

8. GLOBAL PLASTIC PALLETS MARKET ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY

  • 8.1. Regional Outlook
  • 8.2. Introduction
  • 8.3. North America Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.2 North America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.3 North America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.4 United States Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.5 Canada Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.6 Mexico Sales Analysis
  • 8.4. Europe Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.2 Europe By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.3 Europe By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.4 United Kingdom Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.5 France Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.6 Germany Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.7 Italy Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.8 Russia Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.9 Rest Of Europe Sales Analysis
  • 8.5. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.2 Asia Pacific By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.3 Asia Pacific By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.4 China Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.5 India Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.6 Japan Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.7 South Korea Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.8 Australia Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.9 South East Asia Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.10 Rest Of Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
  • 8.6. Latin America Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.2 Latin America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.3 Latin America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.4 Brazil Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.5 Argentina Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.6 Peru Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.7 Chile Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.8 Rest of Latin America Sales Analysis
  • 8.7. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.2 Middle East & Africa By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.3 Middle East & Africa By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.4 Saudi Arabia Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.5 UAE Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.6 Israel Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.7 South Africa Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.8 Rest Of Middle East And Africa Sales Analysis

9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE PLASTIC PALLETS COMPANIES

  • 9.1. Plastic Pallets Market Competition
  • 9.2. Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • 9.3. Merger And Acquisitions
  • 9.4. New Product Launch
  • 9.5. Other Developments

10. COMPANY PROFILES OF PLASTIC PALLETS INDUSTRY

  • 10.1. Top Companies Market Share Analysis
  • 10.2. Market Concentration Rate
  • 10.3. Orbis Corporation
    • 10.3.1 Company Overview
    • 10.3.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.3.3 Products
    • 10.3.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.4. Rehrig Pacific Company
    • 10.4.1 Company Overview
    • 10.4.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.4.3 Products
    • 10.4.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.5. Monoflo International
    • 10.5.1 Company Overview
    • 10.5.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.5.3 Products
    • 10.5.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.6. Cabka Group
    • 10.6.1 Company Overview
    • 10.6.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.6.3 Products
    • 10.6.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.7. Allied Plastics Inc.
    • 10.7.1 Company Overview
    • 10.7.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.7.3 Products
    • 10.7.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.8. Polymer Solutions International
    • 10.8.1 Company Overview
    • 10.8.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.8.3 Products
    • 10.8.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.9. Perfect Pallet Inc.
    • 10.9.1 Company Overview
    • 10.9.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.9.3 Products
    • 10.9.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.10. TranPak Inc.
    • 10.10.1 Company Overview
    • 10.10.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.10.3 Products
    • 10.10.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.11. TMF Corporation
    • 10.11.1 Company Overview
    • 10.11.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.11.3 Products
    • 10.11.4 Recent Developments

Note - In company profiling, financial details and recent developments are subject to availability or might not be covered in the case of private companies

LIST OF TABLES

  • Market Snapshot
  • Drivers: Impact Analysis
  • Restraints: Impact Analysis
  • List of Raw Material
  • List of Raw Material Manufactures
  • Analysis By Material (Million Units and USD MN)
  • High-Density Polyethylene Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Low-Density Polyethylene Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Polypropylene (PP) Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Analysis By Type (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Nestable Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Rackable Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Stackable Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Analysis By Application (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Food & Beverages Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Chemicals Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Pharmaceuticals Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Petroleum & Lubricants Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Global Plastic Pallets Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • North America Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • United States Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Canada Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Mexico Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Estimate By Country (Million Units and USD MN)
  • United Kingdom Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • France Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Germany Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Italy Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Russia Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Spain Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Rest of Europe Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • China Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Japan Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • India Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • South Korea Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Australia Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • South East Asia Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Rest of Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Brazil Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Argentina Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Peru Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Chile Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Rest of Latin America Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Saudi Arabia Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • UAE Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Israel Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • South Africa Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Analysis (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • Mergers And Acquisition

LIST OF FIGURES

  • Research Scope of Plastic Pallets Report
  • Market Research Process
  • Market Research Methodology
  • Global Plastic Pallets Market Size, By Region (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Material
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Global Market Analysis By Material (Million Units and USD MN)
  • High-Density Polyethylene Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Low-Density Polyethylene Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Polypropylene (PP) Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By Type (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Nestable Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Rackable Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Stackable Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By Application (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Food & Beverages Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Chemicals Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Pharmaceuticals Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Petroleum & Lubricants Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Global Market Sales (Million Units and USD MN)
  • North America Market Sales (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Sales (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Sales (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Sales (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Sales (Million Units and USD MN)
  • Recent Development in Industry
  • Top Company Market Share Analysis

Kindly note that the above listed are the basic tables and figures of the report and are not limited to the TOC.