Sweden

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…

Stockholm and Gothenburg are Sweden’s most economically vibrant cities. Meanwhile, Malmö holds the highest potential for future economic growth. High internet connectivity is setting up major cities for the adoption of smart city solutions. However,…

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…