Asia Pacific

Glass remains the leading packaging type in sweet spreads, but rigid plastic has been steadily taking share from it during the review period. The growing preference among local consumers for rigid plastic over glass is particularly evident in nut-…

The packaging unit volumes of sauces, dips and condiments have been on something of a rollercoaster in recent years in Hong Kong. With COVID-19 resulting in home seclusion in 2020, this increased home cooking, and therefore also resulted in a major…

Flexible plastic, which is the main pack type in both frozen and chilled meat and seafood products, was gaining unit volume share in overall processed meat and seafood packaging. Flexible plastic is a popular packaging format as it is lightweight,…

Metal food cans lead the packaging of shelf stable fruit and vegetables, which also means that they are the main pack type in overall processed fruit and vegetables. Metal food cans preserve the freshness and flavour of shelf stable fruit and…

Plant-based dairy continued to record positive growth in its unit volumes in 2022. The pandemic may have played a role in helping to drive demand for these products, given it generally increased consumer interest in health and wellness. Demand is…

Thin wall plastic containers, which are used in dried and frozen ready meals packaging, were recording rising packaging unit volumes and also gaining share as a pack type in 2022. Thin wall plastic containers are popular thanks to being easy to open,…

Although packaging unit volumes were in decline in overall yoghurt and sour milk products, in which other plastic bottles remained the main pack type, in 2022, HDPE bottles were recording increasing unit volumes and therefore gaining share in this…

Hong Kong is a popular tourism destination for mainland Chinese, many of whom bring back confectionery as gifts for family and friends, with the pandemic almost completely choking off this demand in 2020. However, tourism had already been weak even…

Even if the declines have slowed in powder milk formula sales in Hong Kong in the last two years, after peaking in 2020, packaging unit volumes were still falling in 2022. Dried baby food and powder milk formula were the two worst performers, again,…

The pandemic fostered a heightened sense of health consciousness among local consumers, prompting them to engage in various forms of exercise once restrictions were eased as they were able to spend greater time outside of the home. Popular outdoor…

China has been investing significantly in its healthcare infrastructure, including hospitals and clinics, which has been positively impacting the demand for medical supplies, including wound care products. In 2023 overall, an intriguing phenomenon is…

Demand for weight management and wellbeing continues to rise in Vietnam in 2023. Consumers' sedentary lives and lack of exercise during the pandemic have resulted in significant weight gain, which has become a primary driver of category growth.…

Despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions at the end of 2022, in 2023 consumers have not fully emerged from the shadow of COVID-19. Lingering health concerns and illness have led to an increased focus on health and immunity. This heightened…

Despite a noticeable slowdown in growth following a dynamic performance in 2020 and 2021 at the height of the pandemic, demand for vitamins in Vietnam continues to rise in 2023, driven by greater awareness among local consumers of their health and…

Vitamins enjoyed a surge in demand throughout the COVID-19 wave which started after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in December 2022, and lasted during the first half of 2023. Products with the purpose of immune support, such as vitamin C, which…

In 2023, further consumer interest in sports nutrition is being driven by the growing health and wellness trend, particularly in terms of looks and fitness. Traditionally, the category’s main customers are young people who like to work out and care…

As individuals are adapting to the new normal as restrictions have been lifted, and are seeking to regain a sense of normalcy, the return to outdoor activities and sports engagements has become a prevailing trend in 2023. This shift holds promising…

Having already recovered to pre-pandemic levels the previous year, demand for sleep aids in Vietnam continues to grow in 2023. Although both retail volume and value growth rates are slower compared to 2022, demand remains healthy. The waning impact…

Sleep disorders were already in the spotlight after the outbreak of COVID-19, and demand for sleep aids rose, given the disruption to daily routines, coupled with long screen hours during the lockdowns. However, despite the easing of COVID-19…

Demand for paediatric consumer health remains strong and rising in 2023, driven by increasing attention to children’s overall health and wellbeing, and consistent consumer education in Vietnam. An increasing mindset of prevention is prompting some…