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.
In the wake of the pandemic, a number of factors have helped maintain an ongoing interest in home cooking, after the boost to this trend driven by COVID-19 restrictions. Hybrid work modes have become widespread in India, seeing consumers continuing…
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…
Sauces, dips and condiments in Japan saw a decline in total packaging volumes in 2023. Flexible plastic remained one of the leading types of packaging for sauces, dips, and condiments in this year. Although flexible plastic saw a decline in packaging…
In Malaysia, glass bottles are the dominant pack type used in ketchup packaging. These bottles, whether cylindrical or sporting unique shapes, offer a distinct advantage – transparency. Consumers can easily see the rich colour and consistency of the…
Glass, comprising both bottles and jars, is the preferred packaging material for sauces, dips and condiments in Singapore as it provides excellent product protection, preserving the flavour and quality of these products by preventing exposure to…
Although it saw a decline in packaging volumes in 2023, PET bottles remained the predominant pack type in sauces, dips and condiments packaging in South Korea in 2023. PET bottles offer convenience and practicality, making them suitable for a wide…
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…
In the Philippines, aluminium/plastic pouches are commonly used for packaging pasta sauces due to their practicality and durability. They offer an effective barrier against light, moisture and oxygen, which helps preserve the freshness and flavour of…
Fish sauces accounted for high and rising packaging volumes in Vietnam in 2023. PET bottles remained the leading pack type for fish sauces in Vietnam in 2023. However, this pack type saw declines in packaging volumes from 2021 onwards, at the expense…
Fish sauces, considered an essential among many households in Vietnam, continued to see positive growth in 2020 and 2021, supported by foodservice closures, which increased the frequency of home cooking. Of its two pack types, glass bottles is faring…