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.
In 2023, glass jars remained the dominant pack type for chocolate spreads, favoured by leading brands such as Nutella. Glass jars are mainly used for chocolate spreads packaging as they help showcase the product's texture and quality, thereby…
Home cooking is popular among South African consumers, which was helping to drive growth in the use of dry recipe sauces in 2023. While flexible plastic remains the leading pack type in this category, and was also recording growth in its unit volumes…
In 2023, the demand for shelf stable seafood recorded strong growth due to rising prices for fresh seafood as a result of increased transportation costs, prompting more consumers to opt for shelf stable alternatives. Metal food cans are the dominant…
In recent years, the demand for frozen fruit has been increasing as consumers embrace convenient on-the-go consumption trends. In 2023, this trend was notably evident in the increased popularity of frozen fruit packaged in plastic pouches. This pack…
In 2023, brick liquid cartons continued to dominate packaging unit volumes in plant-based dairy products. This is the leading pack type used in plant-based milk, which is the dominant product area in the overall plant-based dairy category. Brick…
Demand for convenience among increasingly time-pressed consumers continued to drive up sales of ready meals in South Africa at the end of the review period, thereby benefitting the dominant packaging type of folding cartons. Demand was being driven…
Brick liquid cartons are widely favoured for packaging flavoured milk and milk-based products in South Africa due to their lightweight and durable nature. These containers offer a convenient solution for both manufacturers and consumers. They are…
Flexible plastic and folding cartons are the main packaging choices for boxed assortments. Flexible plastic offers an excellent barrier against moisture and air, ensuring the chocolates remain fresh and retain their flavour for an extended period.…
The other baby food category continued to record positive growth in South Africa in 2023, boosted by the demand for convenient and nutritious options for infants among parents with busy lifestyles. Brick liquid cartons have been gaining share in this…
PET bottles are the dominant pack type used for soft drinks in South Africa, as they are cost-effective, both in terms of production and transportation. The lightweight nature of the bottles reduces transportation costs, making them a practical…
Flexible aluminium/plastic, which is the dominant pack type used in hot drinks packaging in South Africa, continued to record strong unit volume growth in this industry in 2023. Flexible aluminium/plastic packaging is seen as providing superior…
Sustainability has emerged as a major trend in the packaging industry in South Africa due to a confluence of factors. These include: growing environmental concerns; consumer demand for eco-friendly products; government regulations promoting…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
The briefing examines how the pulp commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on pulp price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity-consuming…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
Unlike in many countries, which only saw the closure of foodservice establishments, the sale of alcohol was banned completely in South Africa to help control the spread of the COVID-19 virus in 2020. This meant that, also unlike most other nations,…
Bath and shower products were recording the strongest unit volume growth rates in beauty and personal care packaging in South Africa in 2022, which can be attributed to the increasing hygiene awareness among consumers as well as their changing…
In 2022, the lingering impact of heightened hygiene consciousness due to the pandemic continued to influence the performance of home care categories in South Africa. For example, bleach continued to see positive growth in 2022, even following the…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…
Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…
The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
The briefing examines how the forestry, wood and paper industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of forestry, wood and paper output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs,…
There was a modest acceleration in the rate of unit volume growth in sauces, dressings and condiments packaging during 2020. With South Africa enforcing one of the strictest lockdowns in the world in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, many…
Frozen ready meals was the main winner during the pandemic, recording strong double-digit percentage growth in its packaging unit volumes in both 2020 and 2021. This boosted the packaging unit volumes of folding cartons in these years, given it is…
Slower growth, surging inflation, rising geopolitical risks and an accelerating deglobalisation trend are factors shaping the global economic, financial and trade landscape in 2022 and beyond. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for…