Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Total packaging volumes for plant-based dairy continued to rise in 2022, with growth seen across all pack types, although plant-based milk remained the only category with notable volumes, as plant-based yoghurt and cheese are still in their early…
Despite already having seen exceptional growth for several years, meals and soups maintained dynamic growth in packaging volumes in 2022, with increases for most pack types, and most categories, with dry soup and frozen ready meals the only…
After a surge in total dairy packaging volumes during the first year of the pandemic in 2020, when more time was spent at home and there was higher at-home consumption, a decline was seen in 2021, and 2022 was another year of decline. However, there…
Total confectionery packaging volumes recorded a marked decline in 2022. Demand for confectionery was negatively impacted by the pandemic, as many people lost their jobs or faced a reduction in disposable income. Consequently, many consumers cut back…
Total baby food packaging volumes saw dynamic growth in 2022, after already seeing growth in the previous two years. Increases were seen across most pack types, and most categories, with dried baby food the notable exception. Although liquid milk…
The growth in honey packaging within sweet spreads packaging in Vietnam is due to rising awareness among Vietnamese consumers of the health benefits of honey, such as its natural sweetness and potential medicinal properties. As consumers seek…
PET bottles are the biggest individual pack type used in sauces, dips and condiments packaging in unit volume terms. This is due to their durability, versatility and convenience. PET bottles offer a strong and secure packaging solution, protecting…
Shelf stable seafood packaging continued to see strong growth in 2022 in Vietnam’s processed meat and seafood category as products such as canned fish and seafood offer consumers a convenient and long-lasting source of protein and nutrition. These…
Processed fruit and vegetables packaging managed to record modest growth in Vietnam in 2022 due to growing demand for convenience in food consumption, with processed fruit and vegetable products offering consumers easy-to-prepare and ready-to-use…
Although plant-based dairy packaging unit volumes were only stagnating in 2022, this was an improvement in terms of performance following two years of decline during the pandemic. Although plant-based dairy was seeing strong growth prior to the…
Flexible plastic is the dominant pack type in meals and soups packaging in Vietnam due to its versatility, cost-effectiveness and convenience. Flexible plastic is the only packaging format used in dried ready meals, which is, by some way, the biggest…
The growth in drinking milk products in dairy packaging in Vietnam is due to an increasing awareness of the importance of dairy products in a balanced diet, especially among health-conscious consumers. In addition, drinking milk is seen as a…
Although growth slowed in 2022, it was still positive in sugar confectionery, which dominates overall confectionery packaging in Vietnam, with products such as candies and sweets remaining highly popular among Vietnamese consumers of all ages. These…
Milk formula packaging was recording positive growth in 2022, helped by the increasing awareness among Vietnamese parents about the importance of infant nutrition and the benefits of formula milk. More parents are therefore turning to milk formula…
Albeit growing from a small base in Thailand, consuming chocolate spreads with bread has been increasing in popularity, particularly among children. In addition, the range of such products that are available in various retail channels has been…
Despite a marginal decline in 2022 compared to the surge in demand during the pandemic and subsequent home seclusion, retail unit volumes of nuts and seed based spreads packaging, the largest category in sweet spreads packaging in Singapore, remained…
Barbecue sauces are popular in Thailand due to their ability to infuse smoky, sweet and spicy flavours into grilled and roasted dishes, complementing the country’s rich culinary traditions. These sauces often feature a harmonious blend of local…
Whilst holding marginally lower retail unit volume share compared to 2020, when pandemic-induced home seclusion led to a surge in home cooking and the reliance on various sauces, dips, and condiments, recipe sauces packaging returned to growth in…
The consumption of shelf stable meat and seafood was bolstered in 2020 by the onset of the pandemic due to stockpiling, and because of the long shelf life of these products compared with fresh meat and seafood. In addition, the closure of foodservice…
While retail unit volumes of processed meat and seafood packaging recorded a marginal decline in 2022 compared to the highs of 2020, following the emergence of the pandemic and prolonged home seclusion, they remained higher than 2019 levels.