Australasia

In 2023, thin wall plastic containers recorded dynamic growth in jam and preserves packaging, helping this pack type to gain share in this category. Thin wall plastic containers have good barrier properties to protect against external elements such…

In 2023, glass bottles continued to maintain their dominance in packaging unit volume terms in chilli sauces, and also continued to gain share in this category. Glass bottles are inert, meaning they do not react chemically with the contents of the…

In 2023, flexible plastic, already the leading pack type in frozen processed meat, was also continuing to gain share in this category. Flexible plastic provides a barrier that helps protect the meat from freezer burn, which can occur when air meets…

In 2023, thin wall plastic containers continued to gain unit volume share from metal food cans in shelf stable fruit. As thin wall plastic containers provide a balance between protection, convenience and cost-effectiveness. This makes them a popular…

Plant-based milk remains the dominant product in plant-based dairy in Australia, with the overall category continuing to benefit from the growing veganism trend in Australia in 2023. This trend is significantly impacting the popularity of plant-based…

Thin wall plastic containers have been gaining share in soup packaging, with this shift due to a number of reasons. Firstly, these containers are lightweight as well as easy to use and handle, making them a convenient option for both manufacturers…

Due to their versatile nature, PET bottles continued to gain share from HDPE bottles in fresh milk packaging in 2023. PET bottles are lightweight, which makes them easier to handle and transport, while also offering resistance to breakage. PET…

Folding cartons remained the main pack type in boxed assortments packaging, as these products are often associated with luxury in Australia. Boxed assortments containing high-grade chocolate or exotic nuts are generally packaged in folding cartons.…

Plastic pouches continued to account for the largest pack type share in Australian baby food in 2023, driven by their leadership in prepared baby food, which is the largest baby food category in unit volume sales terms. Plastic pouches are relatively…

Metal beverage cans were gaining share from the leading pack types liquid cartons and HDPE bottles in packaging unit volume terms in RTD coffee. This can be attributed to the fact that metal beverage cans are a more sustainable pack type as they can…

Folding cartons, the biggest pack type in hot drinks in Australia, has continued to grow in recent years, with this expected to continue over the forecast period. Folding cartons remain popular as they are seen as a convenient packaging option for…

In 2022, several major trends were significantly impacting the packaging landscape in Australia, reflecting the growing emphasis on sustainability, waste reduction and eco-conscious choices. One key trend is the increasing importance of…

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…

The briefing examines how the pulp commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on pulp price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity-consuming…

Glass bottles dominate alcoholic drinks packaging in Australia, accounting for almost three quarters of packaging unit volumes in the retail channel and just over three quarters overall in 2022. However, in recent years, glass bottles have been…

Beauty and personal care packaging unit volume sales in Australia recorded modest growth in 2022 as the market stabilised following the declines seen in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic boosted awareness of the importance of health and hygiene in 2020 and…

In spite of having recorded strong growth in 2020 and an even more dynamic performance in 2021, automatic dishwashing tablets continued to see increasing packaging unit volumes in 2022, primarily due to the convenience they offer to consumers.…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

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 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…