Latin America

The increase in beer packaging unit volumes in Argentina can be attributed to a notable shift in consumer preferences towards beer as their preferred alcoholic beverage due to the introduction of new flavours, styles and brands, leading to stronger…

Although they face stiff competition from glass bottles, metal beverage cans continued to gain share as a pack type for lager in 2022. This is because metal beverage cans are lightweight and easy to handle, making them convenient for on-the-go…

Glass bottles continued to dominate alcoholic drinks packaging unit volumes in Columbia in 2022. However, brick liquid cartons again saw strong growth in alcoholic drinks packaging in 2022, which can be attributed to a few reasons. Firstly, brick…

In 2022, metal beverage cans continued to increase their pack type share in alcoholic drinks in Mexico. This is because metal beverage cans are lightweight and easy to handle, making them convenient for on-the-go consumption. They are portable and…

While metal tins are mainly used for powder milk formula products in baby food, this pack type has been recording very strong growth in dried baby food in 2022. Metal tins provide excellent protection against light, air and moisture, helping to…

The growth of milk formula packaging in the baby food industry in Brazil is due to an increase in demand for milk formula as a convenient alternative to breastfeeding, which is driving the need for reliable packaging solutions for this product. Milk…

The ongoing decline in milk formula unit volumes in Colombian baby food packaging was attributed to a growing preference for breastfeeding, encouraged by healthcare professionals and educational campaigns, which is reducing the demand for milk…

As Mexican parents returned to offices and busy lifestyles once pandemic-related restrictions eased, demand for baby food grew as a convenient and time-saving way to ensure their children’s nutritional needs were met. Prepared baby food packaging…

The increasing demand for oral care packaging in Argentina can be attributed to factors such as rising levels of oral health awareness and the popularity of cosmetic dentistry, which has resulted in greater demand for oral care products. To stand out…

In 2022, bar soap remained the biggest product area in beauty and personal care packaging in Brazil. The main pack type used for bar soap is flexible paper, which accounts for more than half of the packaging unit volumes in this category. However, it…

Although squeezable plastic tubes remains the dominant pack type for toothpaste, folding cartons were eating into this pack type’s share over the review period. This could be attributed to two main reasons: customer perception and sustainability.…

The overall hair care category was recording positive growth in its packaging unit volumes in 2022, which was positively impacting its main pack types like HDPE bottles, folding cartons and other plastic bottles. Although HDPE bottles continued to be…

The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…

Folding cartons are popular for confectionery packaging due to their versatility, visual appeal and practical benefits. Folding cartons provide a protective barrier against external elements like light, moisture and air, helping to preserve the…

Chocolate confectionery packaging continued to record strong growth in Brazil, helped by a surge in both consumption of and demand for chocolate products, particularly premium and high-quality options. Brand owners have been investing in attractive…

Demand for confectionery packaging recorded a sharp decline in 2020. Although consumers were spending more time at home due to COVID-19 and eating more snacks there, there was a reduction in impulse purchasing and on-the-go consumption among…

Sugar confectionery packaging continued to record increasing unit volume sales from the previous year, marking its post-pandemic recovery. Sugar confectionery in Mexico is most often purchased as an impulse at-the-counter buy in Mexico, and as such,…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shown the vulnerability of the current supply chain model and had an extensive impact on the manufacturing industry’s global supply and transportation networks. Global supply chains are forecast to become more…

Already the leading pack type in dairy packaging in unit volume terms in Argentina, thin wall plastic containers continued to record positive growth in 2022, being preferred to brick liquid cartons, for example. This can be attributed to the fact…

Yoghurt packaging in Brazil was recording positive, if relatively modest, growth in its unit volumes in 2022. This was attributed to an increase in focus on health and wellness among local consumers, which was helping drive demand for yoghurt, which…