Packaging

Glass bottles dominate alcoholic drinks packaging in Australia, accounting for almost three quarters of packaging unit volumes in the retail channel and just over three quarters overall in 2022. However, in recent years, glass bottles have been…

The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a lasting shift in consumer lifestyles towards spending more time at home. One consequence of this was that consumers preferred to cook food for their babies themselves rather than purchase prepared and dried baby…

Beauty and personal care packaging unit volume sales in Australia recorded modest growth in 2022 as the market stabilised following the declines seen in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic boosted awareness of the importance of health and hygiene in 2020 and…

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…

Packaging unit volume sales of sugar confectionery in Australia fell in 2022. The decline in sugar confectionery, spurred in part by continued increasing awareness of health concerns, in addition to the continued falling sales in gum, meant that…