Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunitie...
Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunities in the Middle East, with in-depth market and data analysis from our in-country field researchers and regional experts.
Total meals and soups packaging volumes continued to rise in Saudi Arabia in 2023. Demand for ready meals surged during the pandemic as foodservice closures and fears around food delivery drove home-cooking occasions; ready meals presented a more…
The launch of Davidoff’s new fresh ground coffee pods in 2023 featured thin wall plastic containers with aluminium lids as closures. The choice of aluminium lids was due to their excellent sealing properties, ensuring freshness and preserving the…
The increasing popularity of the other metal pack type in the Saudi Arabian hot drinks market can be attributed to several factors. One significant driver is the increasing adoption of fresh ground coffee pods, boosted by the growing presence of…
HDPE bottles continued to gain share in laundry detergent packaging in 2023, with more consumers opting for automatic washing machines over hand washing. These bottles are ideal for the liquid detergents used in these machines, providing durable and…
As the world opened up again post-pandemic in 2022, home care packaging saw a decline due to a reduced focus on cleaning and disinfecting frequently in consumers’ homes, with people reverting to their pre-pandemic cleaning habits. There had also…