Western Europe

The widespread usage of HDPE bottles in the packaging of beauty and personal care products in the Netherlands can be attributed to a number of reasons. These include their versatility in accommodating various product formulations, their durability…

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…

HDPE bottles are the leading pack type in both beauty and personal care as a whole and the bath and shower category in packaging unit volume terms in Spain. The durability and resistance to impact of HDPE bottles make them ideal for daily use in…

Body wash/shower gel in 75ml HDPE bottles has been seeing strong growth in recent years, taking share from larger sizes like 200ml, 250ml or 300ml. The recent popularity of the 75ml size reflects a trend towards travel-friendly and single-use…

In 2023, HDPE bottle packaging continued to be the leading pack type in beauty and personal care in Italy due to several key factors. Its superior strength and durability make it an ideal choice for protecting various beauty and personal care…

Hair care is the largest beauty and personal care category in Germany in terms of retail unit volume sales, and it was continuing to record positive growth in 2023. The growth of hair care benefitted retail packaging unit volume sales of the leading…

Folding cartons and HDPE bottles hold major pack type shares in beauty and personal care products in France due to their versatility, branding opportunities, sustainability considerations, regulatory compliance, convenience and cost-effectiveness.…

Flexible plastic recorded dynamic growth in laundry care packaging in 2023, which is expected to continue over the forecast period. It was performing strongly in powder detergents and detergent tablets. This trend is noteworthy as it goes against the…

In 2023, HDPE bottles overtook other plastic jars to become the leading pack type for shoe polish in Turkey, with further share gains expected in unit volume terms over the forecast period. HDPE bottles are seen as providing greater convenience for…

The HDPE bottle continued to be the most-used pack type in the UK’s home care market in 2023. This was because HDPE bottles have a versatile range of applications across the home care industry, serving as an ideal packaging material for various…

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…

While folding cartons remain the leading pack type in the category, blister and strip packs continued to gain unit volume share in insecticide baits in 2023. Blister and strip packs offer a more user-friendly experience, allowing for precise dosage…

Folding cartons recorded another year of very strong growth in liquid tablet detergents in 2023, driven by the launch of a new product in this pack type. Ariel introduced a new product in liquid tablet detergents in Ecoclic recyclable folding…

PET packaging is gaining share in home care packaging in Italy, driven primarily by its adoption in laundry care. While HDPE bottles continue to be the leading pack type, PET bottles and, in particular, PET jars, albeit for the latter from a still…

PET bottles continue to be the most popular pack type for laundry care products in Germany, and were also gaining share in this category in 2023, which is expected to continue over the forecast period. PET bottles are generally non-reactive and are…

HDPE bottles are the leading pack type in the French home care industry. This material offers a strong, durable and cost-effective packaging solution that meets the needs of both manufacturers and consumers. They are widely used for a variety of home…

Total packaging volumes of sweet spreads returned to growth in Italy in 2023, although while honey, and nut and seed based spreads saw growth in their packaging volumes in this year, chocolate spreads and jams and preserves saw declines. Packaging…

Total sauces, dips and condiments packaging volumes returned to growth in Italy in 2023, after two years of stagnation. Mayonnaise followed this trend and also returned to growth in 2023. However, the rising cost of key ingredients in mayonnaise,…

Total processed meat and seafood packaging volumes in Italy saw a second year of decline in 2023, although the number of units remained well above the pre-pandemic level after the boost seen in 2020. However, while processed meat, and meat and…

Total processed fruit and vegetables packaging volumes in Italy saw low growth in 2023, with increases for both frozen and shelf stable processed fruit and vegetables. With consumers becoming increasingly conscious about the traceability of raw…