Market research on the packaging industry. Standardised and cross...
Market research on the packaging industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market shares, industry trends.
Flexible plastic and folding cartons are the two main packaging types used for frozen pizza in Romania. The choice of these materials is down to their lightweight nature, durability and suitability for packaging pizzas. Folding cartons offer…
Thin wall plastic containers are becoming increasingly popular in frozen ready meals due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These containers use less material, making them lighter and reducing transportation costs and energy usage.…
In 2022, packaging in Poland was becoming increasingly influenced again by pre-pandemic lifestyles and practices. For example, sugar confectionery experienced a significant shift towards smaller packaging options. The more compact sizes helped to…
In 2022, Romania’s packaging industry witnessed dynamic shifts influenced by economic challenges and consumer preferences. Larger pack sizes became the preferred choice across a variety of categories, offering consumers economic advantages amid…
In recent years, there has been a marked shift in the range of products available on store shelves in Poland, with plant-based milks now available in almost every shop, offering a wide selection. Similarly, once hard to find, plant-based yoghurts and…
Brick liquid cartons are the leading pack type in plant-based dairy in Romania. The country’s diverse climate, characterised by hot summers and cold winters, necessitates robust packaging to maintain product integrity. Brick liquid cartons, known for…
Brick liquid cartons were recording very strong growth in plant-based milk during the earlier years of the review period thanks to the dynamic performance of this product. While sales declined in 2022, when the war broke out, plant-based milk and…
Due to their robustness and long shelf life, metal food cans remain the dominant pack type in shelf stable fruit and vegetables, in which shelf stable vegetables account for the bulk of demand. However, alternatives to metal food cans, including…
Metal food cans remained the most popular packaging type for processed fruit and vegetables in 2023, driven by their strength in the largest category of shelf stable fruit and vegetables. The second most popular pack type is glass jars, with this…
Shelf stable fruit and vegetable packaging is dominated by metal food cans and glass jars. Most shelf stable fruit and vegetables packed in metal food cans sold in Ukraine are imported, and a wide variety of sizes are available – from single servings…