Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Singapore. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Asia Pacific remained the largest global producer of food, beverages and tobacco in 2021, with sales valued at USD3,809 billion. With the release of pent-up demand, the industry’s turnover witnessed an increase in 2021. Going forward, expanding…
In 2021, Asia Pacific ranked first globally in terms of production output of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, with a turnover of USD857 billion. Over 2021-2030, the region is expected to record the fastest production growth globally,…
Sales in foodservice establishments were severely affected in 2020 by social distancing measures and lockdown restrictions introduced to try and contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The implementation of Singapore’s “Circuit Breaker” measures…
In 2022, packaging trends in Singapore were significantly shaped by sustainability and consumer preferences. A study conducted by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) revealed that 70% of consumers in Singapore were concerned about the…
Among the pack types used for coffee in Singapore are glass jars, folding cartons, flexible aluminium/plastic, flexible plastic and various metal containers. While flexible aluminium/plastic is, by some way, the most widely used in packaging unit…
Metal beverage cans remained the leading pack type in Singapore’s soft drinks packaging market in 2023, driven largely by their use in the cola carbonates and RTD tea categories. The usage of metal beverage cans also continues to see rising packaging…
Although HDPE bottles remain the leading pack type in the category, folding cartons continued to gain share in toilet care in 2023. This growth, which was being seen throughout the review period, is being driven by a combination of consumer…
The decline seen in baby food packaging unit volumes in Singapore for 2023 was a consequence of shifting consumer preferences and feeding practices. Parents in Singapore are increasingly turning to natural products, motivated by concerns about their…
Flexible plastic was the leading pack type in confectionery packaging, for both chocolate confectionery and sugar confectionery in Singapore in 2023, due to its practicality and adaptability. Flexible plastic packaging offers excellent product…
While HDPE bottles remained the major pack type for drinking milk products in 2023, gable-top liquid cartons continued to gain share in this category in this year, and are even likely to become the leading packaging format over the forecast period.…
Despite gradually losing share to rigid plastic and flexible packaging, metal food cans remained the leading pack type in meals and soups packaging in Singapore at the end of the review period, primarily due to their ability to preserve the quality…
Soy milk is expected to maintain its popularity in Singapore, but it faces increasingly stiff competition from other plant-based milks offering diverse flavours and nutritional benefits. To attract new consumers, introducing innovative flavours and…
Metal food cans remained the preferred pack type in processed fruit and vegetables packaging in 2023, primarily because of an ability to preserve the freshness and quality of the contents. Metal food cans provide an effective barrier against light…
Flexible plastic remained the leading pack type in processed meat and seafood packaging in Singapore in 2023, driven by its practicality, durability and adaptability. Flexible plastic packaging offers excellent protection for processed meat and…
Glass, comprising both bottles and jars, is the preferred packaging material for sauces, dips and condiments in Singapore as it provides excellent product protection, preserving the flavour and quality of these products by preventing exposure to…
The retail unit volumes of nut- and seed-based spreads packaging, the largest category in sweet spreads packaging in Singapore, recorded positive growth in 2023. Demand for these products is being boosted by changing dietary preferences and a growing…
For beauty and personal care packaging, HDPE bottles continued to be the leading pack type in Singapore in unit volume terms in 2023. HDPE is known for its excellent durability and strength, which ensures that the contents are safeguarded from…