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.
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…
Although other pack types are used in the packaging of jams and preserves, such as thin wall plastic containers, other plastic jars and metal tins, glass jars continue to be the dominant packaging format in this category. Glass jars have been…
PET bottles remained the dominant pack type in soft drinks packaging in Germany in 2023, which will continue to be the case over the forecast period. The success of this pack type is down to its affordability, durability and convenience over…
Glass packaging unit volumes, which were already increasing in sauces, dressings and condiments, saw stronger growth in 2020 and 2021 than in previous years, like most other pack types. Glass jars and, in particular, glass bottles are increasingly…
While chili sauces recorded declining packaging unit volumes in 2022, sales were still higher than pre-pandemic, given the two years of strong growth seen in 2020 and 2021. Glass bottles continue to dominate packaging in chili sauces, with brands…
Folding cartons, by far the leading primary pack type in ready meals, continued to add new unit volumes during the pandemic, in both 2020 and 2021, with this pack type commonly being used in chilled ready meals and frozen ready meals. In addition to…
For a multitude of reasons, flexible plastic is the main pack type used in processed meat and seafood in Germany. Flexible plastic packaging serves as a barrier against outside factors such as air, moisture or contaminants. This aids in the…
Due to the greater amount of time Germans spent at home as well as foodservice closures, 2020 saw consumers cooking and eating more meals at home in this year, providing a boost to the various products on offer in the processed fruit and vegetables…
In 2022, liquid cartons, mainly brick liquid cartons but also gable top liquid cartons, were recording strong growth in plant-based dairy. These pack types are predominantly used in the biggest and most dynamic category of plant-based milk. Both of…
Packaging changes in Germany reflect a broader shift towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. The EU’s imposition of a “plastic tax” in 2021 has put tremendous pressure on businesses and industries to adopt more environmentally-friendly…