Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Flexible plastic continued to account for the vast majority of the packaging unit volumes used in the home care industry in the Philippines in 2023. Flexible plastic has also been seeing strong growth as the country has been experiencing high…
The most popular pack type for laundry care products in South Korea is HDPE bottles, leading categories like liquid detergents and laundry aids. HDPE is generally resistant to chemicals, making it an ideal choice for laundry care products, as they…
Although HDPE bottles remain the leading pack type in the category, folding cartons continued to gain share in toilet care in 2023. This growth, which was being seen throughout the review period, is being driven by a combination of consumer…
In 2023, flexible plastic and blister and strip packs continued to be the most popular pack types for air care products in Malaysia. This was primarily due to the country’s hot and humid climate and specific consumer preferences. Flexible plastic…
The usage of plastic pouches in home care packaging continued to decline in Japan in 2023, with this being a trend that started in 2021. This is primarily being driven by the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions.…
Due to Indonesia’s changing climate and tropical nature, the demand for home insecticides remains consistently high, with 2023 proving no exception to this. In terms of packaging, metal aerosol cans recorded another year of dynamic growth in home…
Flexible plastic, the dominant pack type in India’s home care market, was continuing to record unit volume growth in 2023. The presence of numerous small players in the marketplace is a significant contributory factor to this trend. As these small…
Liquid tablet detergents continued to record strong growth in 2023, with more of the same expected over the forecast period. This is thanks to these products offering convenience, efficiency, multifunctionality and precise dosage, thereby avoiding…
Folding cartons are the leading pack type in home insecticides in China and are expected to continue gaining share in the coming years. They are the preferred pack type as they are cost-effective to produce and lightweight, ensuring economical…
Total sweet spreads packaging volumes in Thailand saw dynamic growth in 2023. Jams and preserves remained the category with the highest packaging volumes in this year, and despite this, also saw the strongest increase in unit volumes. Glass jars…
Demand for honey is being supported by the rising health awareness trend in the country, which was bolstered by the pandemic. Many Indonesian consumers have developed the habit of consuming honey on a daily basis in the hope of strengthening the…
Total sauces, dips and condiments packaging volumes maintained growth in Thailand in 2023. Flexible aluminium/paper and flexible plastic remained the leading pack types in the overall category, followed by PET bottles and glass bottles. Salad…
Flexible packaging continues to dominate in sauces, dips and condiments as it is the most affordable pack type from the perspective of manufacturers and also enables a variety of pack sizes to be produced. With a large proportion of Indonesian…
In 2023, processed meat and seafood packaging volumes in Thailand continued to rise. Meat and seafood substitutes continued to see above-average growth in packaging volumes in 2023. The health and wellness trend has become more significant in the…
Due to its adaptability and ability to accommodate a variety of package sizes, including both individual servings and family portions, flexible plastic is favoured over other pack types in Indonesia for the packaging of processed meat and seafood.…
Total processed fruit and vegetables packaging maintained growth in Thailand in 2023, with increases in unit volumes across all categories. Shelf stable fruit continued to account for the highest packaging volumes within processed fruit and…
Metal food cans are the preferred pack type for shelf stable vegetables due to their robustness and ability to maintain freshness and nutritional value over extended periods. The sturdy construction of metal cans provides a reliable barrier against…
As in 2022, plant-based dairy packaging volumes continued to rise in Thailand in 2023, although like in dairy packaging, volumes remained below the 2019 level. Plant-based milk remained the only category with notable packaging volumes in 2023, with…
The continued growth of plant-based milk and its packaging unit volumes can be attributed to a convergence of factors. Rising health consciousness and dietary preferences, along with heightened environmental awareness, are propelling the demand for…
In 2023, total meals and soups packaging volumes in Thailand saw a dynamic increase. Within soup, dry soup dominated packaging volumes, and maintained growth in 2023, although it should be noted that volumes failed to return to the pre-pandemic…