Packaging

The briefing examines how the machinery industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of machinery output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and…

COVID-19 drove a significant increase in demand for ready meals packaging in 2020, with further strong growth seen in 2021. Spending more time at home than usual led to a spike in the retail volume sales of ready meals owing to the ease and…

COVID-19 boosted demand for sauces, dressings and condiments packaging during 2020, as it led to consumers spending more time at home and preparing and eating more meals there. This boosted demand for a number of pack types in this category. While…

Unlike other European countries, Sweden did not impose major lockdown restrictions on households and businesses due to COVID-19, instead advising its citizens to observe social distancing measures, limit travel and avoid major gatherings in public…

In Sweden, there is a strong emphasis on adopting sustainable packaging solutions in response to growing environmental concerns. Brands are introducing eco-friendly options such as the Conflex Silk packaging for bouillon cubes. The Swedish dairy…

Flexible packaging continued to dominate hot drinks packaging unit volumes in 2023. Flexible packaging provides industry players with scope to experiment with their packaging design, and also offers affordability, durability and convenience. Leading…

In soft drinks as a whole, metal beverage cans was recording increasing unit volumes and was gaining share in 2023, which is expected to continue over the forecast period. Metal beverage cans have continued eating into the share of PET bottles, which…

In Sweden, household awareness of sustainability is very prominent, and industry players looking to address these sustainability concerns are driving innovation in laundry care packaging. Players are increasingly focusing on providing eco-friendly…

Skin care packaging, which is the biggest category in beauty and personal care in unit volume terms in Sweden, continued to record positive growth in 2023. While there is ongoing demand for these products among the local population, growth is also…

Total packaging unit volumes continued to see positive growth in baby food in Sweden in 2023. Swedish parents consider their children’s nutrition to be a priority in their purchasing decisions, and put the needs of their children over their own. As…

Flexible plastic accounted for the largest share of packaging unit volumes in confectionery in Sweden in 2023, followed by folding cartons. Flexible packaging dominates countlines and tablets, the largest chocolate confectionery categories, in unit…

Consumers in Sweden have fully embraced the transition from glass bottles to alternative packaging in milk, with liquid cartons now dominating sales in this category. Gable top liquid cartons, in particular, offer greater utility than traditional…

Despite seeing a decline in its packaging unit volumes, folding cartons remained the leading pack type for meals and soups in Sweden in 2023, and even gained a little share in this year. Folding cartons are used in key categories like frozen pizza…

Larger pack sizes are gaining share in the packaging of plant-based milk in shaped liquid cartons as they provide consumers with a convenient and cost-effective option for purchasing plant-based milk, which is often used in various recipes and…

Traditionally, metal food cans have been an important pack type in shelf stable fruit and vegetables, which they still were at the end of the review period. Metal food cans have unmatched barrier properties. The robust metal packaging ensures that…

In processed meat and seafood in Sweden, flexible plastic accounts for the greatest packaging unit volumes. Flexible plastic is widely used in key categories such as chilled processed meat, because it is compact and flexible, allowing for convenient…

Although a wide variety of pack types are used to package products in sauces, dips and condiments in Sweden, glass jars continued to account for the highest share of packaging unit volumes in 2023. Glass jars was the dominant pack type in a number of…

Glass jars remained the dominant pack type in sweet spreads in 2023, popular among both manufacturers and Swedish consumers for a number of reasons. Glass offers a premium feel to products, which is particularly relevant in Sweden, as virtually all…