Hong Kong, China

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-…

In Hong Kong, PET bottles remained the dominant pack type in the soft drinks market, with positive growth seen in 2023 and further increases expected in terms of packaging unit volumes over the forecast period. The popularity of PET bottles can be…

In 2020, there was a spike in demand for oyster sauces and soy sauces, which boosted demand for packaging unit volumes in these product areas. Demand for packaging for both of these products had been either flatlining or even declining in the earlier…

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…

COVID-19 has had a mixed effect on ready meals packaging. There was a significant spike in demand for frozen ready meals, dried ready meals and shelf stable ready meals in 2020, for example, while demand for chilled ready meals declined in this year.…

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…

In 2021, Asia Pacific ranked first globally in terms of production output of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, with a turnover of USD857 billion. Over 2021-2030, the region is expected to record the fastest production growth globally,…

An increasing number of brands are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their packaging to mitigate environmental concerns. Hong Kong consumers are becoming more inclined towards brands that follow sustainable initiatives. Leading skin care and…