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.
Legislative action is proving necessary to move packaging in a more sustainable direction, leading governments across the world to implement a wide variety of new laws aimed at reducing packaging waste and promoting a circular economy. This includes…
This report analyses the e-commerce landscape in China, South Korea and Japan. It highlights the importance of these markets for domestic strategy and international expansion. The report showcases top retailers and focuses on consumer preferences,…
Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…
This report examines e-commerce usage and revenue share from e-commerce in different industries and countries. The e-commerce index helps to better understand which industries are leading and identify key success factors. The briefing also analysis…
This briefing explores the key trends defining the future of the packaging industry. Costs are keenly in focus given the inflationary environment; right-pricing and right-sizing the retail pack are essential to balance consumer affordability with…
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…
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,…
This report identifies the 10 global consumer trends expected to impact during 2021, providing specific characteristics and how the trend manifests, consumer behaviour and motivation driving the trend, as well as insights on how industry is…
The global pandemic will reshape how consumers prioritise their wellness and nutrition. A long-term change to health routines will involve balancing physical health and emotional-mental wellbeing, developing and, in some instances creating, new…
Plastic holds leading position in global packaging demand, accounting for almost two thirds of retail sales, with versatility and efficiency key to its success. Plastic is, however, under increasing pressure as a source of waste. To establish plastic…
Environmental concerns are gaining significance in alcoholic drinks, as a result of reputational, legal and practical considerations. Much of the industry is exposed to the impact of climate change on agricultural production, accentuating the need…
Tetra Laval Group remains one of the leading producers of consumer goods packaging globally, with a strong presence in liquid cartons, which dominate its sales. Dynamic growth has been seen in emerging markets, which offer interesting new growth…
The EU Single Use Plastic Directive is catalysing change in the European beverage packaging landscape, from targeting recycling and recycled content minimums, to requiring plastic closures to stay attached, tethered, to plastic containers. This, in…
The growth in honey packaging within sweet spreads packaging in Vietnam is due to rising awareness among Vietnamese consumers of the health benefits of honey, such as its natural sweetness and potential medicinal properties. As consumers seek…
Glass jars, already the leading pack type in the category, have been gaining further share in chocolate spreads due to their sustainability advantages over plastic packaging. Glass jars are considered more environmentally friendly because they are…
Sweet spreads saw continued growth in total packaging volumes in Turkey in 2023, although growth was much slower than in the other years of the review period. Growth in packaging volumes was seen across all categories, although the smallest in terms…
While nut- and seed-based spreads, such as peanut butter, continued to be predominantly packaged in PET jars in the US in 2023, flexible plastic continued to gain pack type share, as they are increasingly adopted by prominent players such as Jif.…
PET jars, which have long since become the main pack type in this category, continued to gain share in nut- and seed-based spreads in 2023. PET jars are valued for their shatterproof and non-reactive properties, ensuring the safety of the contents.…
Thin wall plastic containers are the main pack type used in sweet spreads packaging and were also continuing to gain share in the overall category in 2022. This is because these containers are cost-effective to manufacture, making them an attractive…
In the Philippines, PET bottles are the most commonly used packaging for honey as they offer several advantages, including transparency, which allows consumers to easily see the honey’s colour and quality. In addition, PET bottles are lightweight and…