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金属包装の市場規模と動向、世界と地域のシェア、動向、成長機会分析 - レポート対象範囲：材料別、製品タイプ別、最終用途産業別

Metal Packaging Market Size and Forecasts, Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Material, Product Type, End-Use Industry
出版日: | 発行: The Insight Partners | ページ情報: 英文 150 Pages | 納期: 1～5営業日

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金属包装の市場規模と動向、世界と地域のシェア、動向、成長機会分析 - レポート対象範囲：材料別、製品タイプ別、最終用途産業別
出版日: 2023年12月11日
発行: The Insight Partners
ページ情報: 英文 150 Pages
納期: 1～5営業日
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概要

アナリストの視点

世界の金属包装市場は、2022年の1,455億2,000万米ドルから2030年には1,971億米ドルに達すると予測されています。2022年から2030年までのCAGRは3.9%で成長すると予測されます。

世界の金属包装市場は、飲食品、パーソナルケア、医薬品、消費財など様々な産業で大きな成長を遂げています。この拡大は、健康意識と外出時のライフスタイル動向の変化により拍車がかかり、便利なパッケージングに対する需要が高まっていることが背景にあります。さらに、金属包装は内容物の保護に効果的であり、缶詰食品、調理済み食品、アルコール・ノンアルコール飲料、加工食品の需要増に合致しています。しかし、原材料価格の変動、持続可能性への懸念、代替材料との競合は、金属包装市場の成長を妨げる可能性のある主要な競合要因です。

市場概要

金属包装には、製品保護、耐久性、持続可能性など多くの利点があります。金属は光、ガス、臭気に対して優れたバリア性を持ち、高温にも耐えます。金属は丈夫で、内部の内容物を損傷から守る。アルミニウムとスチールは、他の包装材料よりもかなり耐久性があります。金属は長持ちし、何度も再利用できるように作られています。金属製の包装製品には、ボトル、缶、キャップ、クロージャー、ドラム、チューブなどがあります。金属は食品包装に多く使われています。現在では、飲食品缶が金属包装のほとんどを占めています。金属包装製品はまた、パーソナルケア、消費財、医薬品、塗料・コーティング、自動車などの最終用途産業にも用途を見出しています。

市場促進要因

飲食品産業は金属包装の最大の最終用途市場であり、その成長は人口増加、可処分所得の増加、都市化の進展など多くの要因によって牽引されています。金属包装は耐久性があり軽量で、製品を腐敗から守るため、飲食品に人気があります。

消費者は包装が環境に与える影響を常に気にかけており、金属はリサイクル性が高いです。品質を損なうことなくリサイクル・サイクルを回すことができるため、プラスチックのような他の素材と比較して環境に優しい選択肢となっています。

市場セグメンテーション

世界の金属包装市場は、素材、製品タイプ、最終用途産業に区分されます。材料に基づき、市場はアルミニウム、スチール、その他に区分されます。製品タイプ別では、市場はボトル、缶、キャップ・クロージャー、ドラム、チューブ、その他に区分されます。最終用途産業別では、市場は飲食品、パーソナルケア、消費財、医薬品、塗料・コーティング、自動車、その他に分けられます。

地域分析

本レポートは、定性的・定量的情報を含む詳細な業界概要を提供しています。いくつかのセグメントに基づいた世界の金属包装市場の概要と予測に関する情報を提供しています。また、主要5地域に関する2020年から2030年までの市場規模・推計・予測を掲載しています：欧州、北米、アジア太平洋（APAC）、中東＆アフリカ（MEA）、中南米です。また、地域別の金属包装市場は、それぞれの国やセグメントごとに細分化されています。金属包装市場のレポートでは、世界の18カ国の分析と予測、地域の一般的な動向と機会をカバーしています。

金属包装市場に影響を与える要因を需要と供給の両面から分析しています。さらに、予測期間中の市場動向、すなわち市場促進要因・課題、機会、将来動向を評価しています。また、これらの地域の金属包装市場に影響を与える要因に焦点を当てた広範なポーターのファイブフォース分析も提供しています。

主要プレイヤー

本レポートでは、金属包装市場における重要な有機的および無機的成長戦略の開拓について取り上げています。様々な企業が製品発売、承認、特許などの有機的成長戦略に集中しています。市場で観察された無機的成長戦略活動は、買収、パートナーシップ＆コラボレーションでした。これらの活動は、市場プレイヤーのビジネスと顧客基盤の開拓のための道を開いた。金属包装市場の市場プレーヤーは、持続可能な製品に対する世界の需要の増加に伴い、有利な成長機会を有すると推定されます。

目次

第1章 イントロダクション

第2章 要点

第3章 調査手法

第4章 金属包装市場の情勢

  • 概観
  • PEST分析
    • 北米-PEST分析
    • 欧州-PEST分析
    • 中東・アフリカ-PEST分析
    • 中南米-PEST分析
  • 専門家の見解

第5章 金属包装市場

  • 市場力学
    • 市場促進要因
    • 主な市場抑制要因
    • 主な市場機会
    • 将来動向
    • 促進要因と抑制要因の影響分析

第6章 金属包装市場-世界市場分析

  • 金属包装-世界市場概要
  • 金属包装の世界市場と2028年までの予測
  • 市場ポジショニング／市場シェア

第7章 金属包装市場-2028年までの収益と予測：タイプ別

  • タイプ別市場予測と分析
  • 缶
  • キャップとクロージャー
  • 樽とドラム
  • その他

第8章 金属包装市場：2028年までの収益と予測：材料別

  • 材料市場の予測と分析
  • アルミ
  • 鉄鋼
  • その他

第9章 金属包装市場：2028年までの収益と予測：用途別

  • 用途市場の予測と分析
  • 食品
  • 飲料
  • ヘルスケア
  • その他

第10章 金属包装市場：2028年までの収益と分析：地域別

  • 北米
    • 北米
      • 米国
      • カナダ
      • メキシコ
  • 欧州
    • 欧州
      • ドイツ
      • フランス
      • イタリア
      • 英国
      • ロシア
      • その他欧州
  • 中東・アフリカ
    • 中東・アフリカ
      • 南アフリカ
      • サウジアラビア
      • アラブ首長国連邦
      • その他中東とアフリカ
  • 中南米
    • 中南米
      • ブラジル
      • アルゼンチン
      • その他中南米

第11章 業界情勢

  • 合併と買収
  • 契約、提携、合弁事業
  • 新製品発売
  • 事業拡大、その他の戦略的展開

第12章 金属包装市場：主要企業プロファイル

  • ALCOA INCORPORATED
  • AMCOR LIMITED
  • ARDAGH GROUP
  • BALL CORPORATION
  • BWAY CORPORATION
  • CPMC HOLDINGS LIMITED
  • CROWN HOLDINGS, INCORPORATED
  • GREIF INCORPORATED
  • REXAM PLC
  • SILGAN HOLDINGS, INCORPORATED

第13章 付録

目次
Product Code: TIPRE00012111

Analyst Perspective

The global metal packaging market is expected to each USD 197.1 billion in 2030 from USD 145.52 billion in 2022. The market is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 3.9% from 2022 to 2030.

The global metal packaging market is experiencing significant growth across various industries, including food & beverages, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. The expansion is driven by the rising demand for convenient packaging, spurred by health awareness and changing on-the-go lifestyle trends. Furthermore, metal packaging proves effective in safeguarding contents and aligns with the increasing demand for canned foods, ready-to-eat items, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and processed foods. However, fluctuations in the price of raw materials, sustainability concerns, and competition from alternative materials are major challenging factors that may hamper the growth of the metal packaging market.

Market Overview

Metal packaging has many advantages, such as product protection, durability, and sustainability. Metal has good barrier properties to light, gases, and odors and withstands high temperatures. Metal is strong and protects the inside contents from damage. Aluminum and steel are considerably more durable than other packaging materials. Metal is made to last and to be reused multiple times. Some metal packaging products are bottles, cans, caps and closures, drums, and tubes. Metal is highly used in food packaging. Nowadays, food and beverage cans make up most of the metal packaging. Metal packaging products also find application in end-use industries such as personal care, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, paints & coatings, and automotive.

Market Drivers

The food & beverage industry is the largest end-use market for metal packaging, and its growth is driven by numerous factors, including population growth, rising disposable income, and increasing urbanization. Metal packaging is popular for food & beverages because it is durable, lightweight, and protects products from spoilage.

Consumers are constantly concerned about the environmental impact of packaging, and metal is highly recyclable. Its ability to undergo recycling cycles without quality loss positions it as an eco-friendly choice in comparison to other materials like plastic.

Market Segmentation

The global metal packaging market is segmented into material, product type, and end-use industry. Based on material, the market is segmented into aluminum, steel, and others. Based on product type, the market is segmented into bottles, cans, caps and closures, drums, tubes, and others. Based on the end-use industry, the market is divided into food & beverages, personal care, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, paints & coatings, automotive, and others.

Regional Analysis

The report provides a detailed industry overview, which includes qualitative and quantitative information. It gives information on an overview and forecast of the global metal packaging market based on several segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from 2020 to 2030 concerning five major regions: Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The metal packaging market by region is also sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The metal packaging market report covers an analysis and forecast of eighteen countries globally and the prevailing trends and opportunities in the region.

The report analyses factors affecting the metal packaging market from both the demand and supply side. Furthermore, it evaluates market dynamics during the forecast period, i.e., drivers, challenges, opportunities, and future trends. The report also provides an extensive Porter's Five Forces analysis highlighting factors affecting the metal packaging market in these regions.

Key Players

The reports cover vital organic and inorganic growth strategy developments in the metal packaging market. Various companies concentrate on organic growth strategies such as product launches, approvals, patents, and others. Inorganic growth strategies activities observed in the market were acquisitions, partnerships & collaborations. These activities have paved the way for the development of the business and customer base of market players. The market players in the metal packaging market are estimated to have lucrative growth opportunities with the increasing demand for sustainable products globally.

The report includes key companies' profiles, SWOT analysis, and metal packaging market strategies. The report also focuses on leading market players with information including components and services offered, company profiles, financial information for the last three years, and critical development in the past five years.

Below is a list of companies engaged in the metal packaging market.

Ball Corp

Crown Holdings Inc

Dayal Metal Containers Factory LLC

Saudi Can Co

Saudi Arabian Steel Can Manufacturing Co

Mahmood Saeed Beverage Cans & Ends Industry Co Ltd

Consolidated Can Manufacturing Co Ltd

Southern Can Making Co Ltd

ZND Metal Cans

Tengeh Noor Canvas Industry Co

Table Of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
  • 1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
  • 1.3.MARKET SEGMENTATION
    • 1.3.1Metal Packaging Market - By Type
    • 1.3.2Metal Packaging Market - By Material
    • 1.3.3Metal Packaging Market - By Application
    • 1.3.4Metal Packaging Market - By Region
      • 1.3.4.1By Country

2. KEY TAKEAWAYS

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4.METAL PACKAGING MARKET LANDSCAPE

  • 4.1.OVERVIEW
  • 4.2.PEST ANALYSIS
    • 4.2.1North America - Pest Analysis
    • 4.2.2Europe - Pest Analysis
    • 4.2.3Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
    • 4.2.4South and Central America - Pest Analysis
  • 4.3.EXPERT OPINIONS

5.METAL PACKAGING MARKET - KEY

MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1.KEY MARKET DRIVERS
  • 5.2.KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
  • 5.3.KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
  • 5.4.FUTURE TRENDS
  • 5.5.IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS

6.METAL PACKAGING MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS

  • 6.1.METAL PACKAGING - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
  • 6.2.METAL PACKAGING - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
  • 6.3.MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE

7.METAL PACKAGING MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - TYPE

  • 7.1.OVERVIEW
  • 7.2.TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
  • 7.3.CANS
    • 7.3.1.Overview
    • 7.3.2.Cans Market Forecast and Analysis
  • 7.4.CAPS AND CLOSURES
    • 7.4.1.Overview
    • 7.4.2.Caps and Closures Market Forecast and Analysis
  • 7.5.BARRELS AND DRUMS
    • 7.5.1.Overview
    • 7.5.2.Barrels and Drums Market Forecast and Analysis
  • 7.6.OTHERS
    • 7.6.1.Overview
    • 7.6.2.Others Market Forecast and Analysis

8.METAL PACKAGING MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - MATERIAL

  • 8.1.OVERVIEW
  • 8.2.MATERIAL MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
  • 8.3.ALUMINUM
    • 8.3.1.Overview
    • 8.3.2.Aluminum Market Forecast and Analysis
  • 8.4.STEEL
    • 8.4.1.Overview
    • 8.4.2.Steel Market Forecast and Analysis
  • 8.5.OTHERS
    • 8.5.1.Overview
    • 8.5.2.Others Market Forecast and Analysis

9.METAL PACKAGING MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - APPLICATION

  • 9.1.OVERVIEW
  • 9.2.APPLICATION MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
  • 9.3.FOOD
    • 9.3.1.Overview
    • 9.3.2.Food Market Forecast and Analysis
  • 9.4.BEVERAGE
    • 9.4.1.Overview
    • 9.4.2.Beverage Market Forecast and Analysis
  • 9.5.HEALTHCARE
    • 9.5.1.Overview
    • 9.5.2.Healthcare Market Forecast and Analysis
  • 9.6.OTHERS
    • 9.6.1.Overview
    • 9.6.2.Others Market Forecast and Analysis

10.METAL PACKAGING MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS

  • 10.1.NORTH AMERICA
    • 10.1.1North America Metal Packaging Market Overview
    • 10.1.2North America Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis
    • 10.1.3North America Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
    • 10.1.4North America Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Material
    • 10.1.5North America Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
    • 10.1.6North America Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
      • 10.1.6.1United States Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.1.6.1.1United States Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.1.6.1.2United States Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.1.6.1.3United States Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.1.6.2Canada Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.1.6.2.1Canada Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.1.6.2.2Canada Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.1.6.2.3Canada Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.1.6.3Mexico Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.1.6.3.1Mexico Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.1.6.3.2Mexico Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.1.6.3.3Mexico Metal Packaging Market by Application
  • 10.2.EUROPE
    • 10.2.1Europe Metal Packaging Market Overview
    • 10.2.2Europe Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis
    • 10.2.3Europe Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
    • 10.2.4Europe Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Material
    • 10.2.5Europe Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
    • 10.2.6Europe Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
      • 10.2.6.1Germany Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.2.6.1.1Germany Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.2.6.1.2Germany Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.2.6.1.3Germany Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.2.6.2France Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.2.6.2.1France Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.2.6.2.2France Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.2.6.2.3France Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.2.6.3Italy Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.2.6.3.1Italy Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.2.6.3.2Italy Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.2.6.3.3Italy Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.2.6.4United Kingdom Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.2.6.4.1United Kingdom Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.2.6.4.2United Kingdom Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.2.6.4.3United Kingdom Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.2.6.5Russia Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.2.6.5.1Russia Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.2.6.5.2Russia Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.2.6.5.3Russia Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.2.6.6Rest of Europe Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.2.6.6.1Rest of Europe Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.2.6.6.2Rest of Europe Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.2.6.6.3Rest of Europe Metal Packaging Market by Application
  • 10.3.MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
    • 10.3.1Middle East and Africa Metal Packaging Market Overview
    • 10.3.2Middle East and Africa Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis
    • 10.3.3Middle East and Africa Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
    • 10.3.4Middle East and Africa Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Material
    • 10.3.5Middle East and Africa Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
    • 10.3.6Middle East and Africa Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
      • 10.3.6.1South Africa Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.3.6.1.1South Africa Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.3.6.1.2South Africa Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.3.6.1.3South Africa Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.3.6.2Saudi Arabia Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.3.6.2.1Saudi Arabia Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.3.6.2.2Saudi Arabia Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.3.6.2.3Saudi Arabia Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.3.6.3U.A.E Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.3.6.3.1U.A.E Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.3.6.3.2U.A.E Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.3.6.3.3U.A.E Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.3.6.4Rest of Middle East and Africa Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.3.6.4.1Rest of Middle East and Africa Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.3.6.4.2Rest of Middle East and Africa Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.3.6.4.3Rest of Middle East and Africa Metal Packaging Market by Application
  • 10.4.SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
    • 10.4.1South and Central America Metal Packaging Market Overview
    • 10.4.2South and Central America Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis
    • 10.4.3South and Central America Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
    • 10.4.4South and Central America Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Material
    • 10.4.5South and Central America Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
    • 10.4.6South and Central America Metal Packaging Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
      • 10.4.6.1Brazil Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.4.6.1.1Brazil Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.4.6.1.2Brazil Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.4.6.1.3Brazil Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.4.6.2Argentina Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.4.6.2.1Argentina Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.4.6.2.2Argentina Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.4.6.2.3Argentina Metal Packaging Market by Application
      • 10.4.6.3Rest of South and Central America Metal Packaging Market
        • 10.4.6.3.1Rest of South and Central America Metal Packaging Market by Type
        • 10.4.6.3.2Rest of South and Central America Metal Packaging Market by Material
        • 10.4.6.3.3Rest of South and Central America Metal Packaging Market by Application

11. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE

  • 11.1.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
  • 11.2.AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
  • 11.3.NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
  • 11.4.EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

12.METAL PACKAGING MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES

  • 12.1.ALCOA INCORPORATED
    • 12.1.1.Key Facts
    • 12.1.2.Business Description
    • 12.1.3.Products and Services
    • 12.1.4.Financial Overview
    • 12.1.5.SWOT Analysis
    • 12.1.6.Key Developments
  • 12.2.AMCOR LIMITED
    • 12.2.1.Key Facts
    • 12.2.2.Business Description
    • 12.2.3.Products and Services
    • 12.2.4.Financial Overview
    • 12.2.5.SWOT Analysis
    • 12.2.6.Key Developments
  • 12.3.ARDAGH GROUP
    • 12.3.1.Key Facts
    • 12.3.2.Business Description
    • 12.3.3.Products and Services
    • 12.3.4.Financial Overview
    • 12.3.5.SWOT Analysis
    • 12.3.6.Key Developments
  • 12.4.BALL CORPORATION
    • 12.4.1.Key Facts
    • 12.4.2.Business Description
    • 12.4.3.Products and Services
    • 12.4.4.Financial Overview
    • 12.4.5.SWOT Analysis
    • 12.4.6.Key Developments
  • 12.5.BWAY CORPORATION
    • 12.5.1.Key Facts
    • 12.5.2.Business Description
    • 12.5.3.Products and Services
    • 12.5.4.Financial Overview
    • 12.5.5.SWOT Analysis
    • 12.5.6.Key Developments
  • 12.6.CPMC HOLDINGS LIMITED
    • 12.6.1.Key Facts
    • 12.6.2.Business Description
    • 12.6.3.Products and Services
    • 12.6.4.Financial Overview
    • 12.6.5.SWOT Analysis
    • 12.6.6.Key Developments
  • 12.7.CROWN HOLDINGS, INCORPORATED
    • 12.7.1.Key Facts
    • 12.7.2.Business Description
    • 12.7.3.Products and Services
    • 12.7.4.Financial Overview
    • 12.7.5.SWOT Analysis
    • 12.7.6.Key Developments
  • 12.8.GREIF INCORPORATED
    • 12.8.1.Key Facts
    • 12.8.2.Business Description
    • 12.8.3.Products and Services
    • 12.8.4.Financial Overview
    • 12.8.5.SWOT Analysis
    • 12.8.6.Key Developments
  • 12.9.REXAM PLC
    • 12.9.1.Key Facts
    • 12.9.2.Business Description
    • 12.9.3.Products and Services
    • 12.9.4.Financial Overview
    • 12.9.5.SWOT Analysis
    • 12.9.6.Key Developments
  • 12.10.SILGAN HOLDINGS, INCORPORATED
    • 12.10.1.Key Facts
    • 12.10.2.Business Description
    • 12.10.3.Products and Services
    • 12.10.4.Financial Overview
    • 12.10.5.SWOT Analysis
    • 12.10.6.Key Developments

13.APPENDIX

  • 13.1.ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
  • 13.2.GLOSSARY OF TERMS