Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Hong Kong, China. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Glass jars remained the dominant packaging type for sweet spreads in Hong Kong in 2023, despite the rigid plastic pack types – PET bottles and PET jars – continuing to gain share. Glass jars are preferred for their ability to showcase the product's…
In Hong Kong, PET bottles remained the dominant pack type in the soft drinks market, with positive growth seen in 2023 and further increases expected in terms of packaging unit volumes over the forecast period. The popularity of PET bottles can be…
In 2020, there was a spike in demand for oyster sauces and soy sauces, which boosted demand for packaging unit volumes in these product areas. Demand for packaging for both of these products had been either flatlining or even declining in the earlier…
Glass packaging remains the leading choice for sauces, dips and condiments in Hong Kong due to its transparency, perceived quality, inert properties, recyclability and customisation potential. Glass bottles and glass jars are seen as an optimum…
COVID-19 has had a mixed effect on ready meals packaging. There was a significant spike in demand for frozen ready meals, dried ready meals and shelf stable ready meals in 2020, for example, while demand for chilled ready meals declined in this year.…
The growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental concerns within the packaging industry has led to a reduction in the use of plastic trays for packaging processed meat and seafood products in Hong Kong. Companies like Sealed Air, a prominent…
The unit volume sales of processed fruit and vegetables packaging in Hong Kong recorded a decline in 2023. While the major pack types still maintained their respective positions, most of the leading pack types, including metal food cans and flexible…
In Hong Kong, the preference for plant-based milk is on the rise, driven by a shift towards healthier and more sustainable dietary choices. Unlike traditional soy milk, deeply rooted in Chinese diets, plant-based milk varieties are gaining popularity…
An increasing number of brands are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their packaging to mitigate environmental concerns. Hong Kong consumers are becoming more inclined towards brands that follow sustainable initiatives. Leading skin care and…
Flexible plastic is the leading pack type in meals and soups packaging in Hong Kong. This can be attributed to several factors, with convenience playing a significant role. Flexible plastic packaging offers ease of use, storage and portability,…
Glass jars, which are mainly used in instant coffee, continued to be the main pack type in the Hong Kong hot drinks market in 2023. They were also recording increasing packaging unit volumes in 2023, as were other widely used pack types, such as…
Surface care remained the biggest home care category in packaging unit volume terms in Hong Kong in 2022. Innovative measures to make cleaning more convenient and sustainable for consumers were being seen within this category. For example, Hong Kong…
Gable top liquid cartons have become a popular choice for dairy packaging in Hong Kong due to their convenience, portability and ability to maintain product quality, with this pack type gaining share again in the overall category in 2023. Consumers…
Flexible plastic is the leading pack type used in confectionery packaging in Hong Kong due to its versatile properties. This type of packaging is pliable and can easily adapt to different shapes. Other advantages of flexible plastic packaging include…
In 2022, HDPE bottles and folding cartons continued to be the largest pack types in unit volume terms in beauty and personal packaging in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has a strong consumer culture that values aesthetic appeal and luxury, and folding cartons…
In 2023, baby food in Hong Kong finally returned to positive growth, recording a strong rebound in its packaging unit volumes, following the end to the pandemic and the lifting of all COVID-19 restrictions. The sharp recovery of baby food owes much…
Although glass bottles were the dominant pack type for beer in 2022, the usage of metal beverage cans also continued to increase in this category in Hong Kong. Metal beverage cans are popular for beer due to their convenience and durability. Being…