Market research on the packaging industry. Standardised and cross...
Market research on the packaging industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market shares, industry trends.
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…
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 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…
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…
Following a marginal upturn in demand for dairy products in 2020 in line with home seclusion during the first year of the pandemic, retail volumes fell in 2021, followed by a marginal improvement in 2022. Therefore, demand for dairy products remained…
Ageing, urbanisation and migration continue to be major factors shaping the global population. The number of seniors around the world kept expanding in 2021 and is expected to grow further in the years to 2040. The number of small children is…
The briefing examines how the pulp commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on pulp price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity-consuming…
Mexicans continued to focus on maintaining high levels of household hygiene and sanitation in 2022, helping to drive demand for home care products in this year. Furthermore, in line with the global trend of purchasing more green products, Mexicans…
Flexible packaging was the main pack type used in hot drinks packaging in 2023, just ahead of glass jars. Flexible packaging was continuing to record increasing unit volumes and gaining share in hot drinks packaging in 2023, with this expected to…
The pandemic in Mexico prompted a sustained interest in home cooking, which has lasted even after pandemic-induced restrictions were removed. With the resumption of busy lives, time-strapped consumers looking to make meals at home opted for meals and…
Over the past two decades, packaging trends in Mexico have undergone significant transformations, reflecting evolving consumer preferences and environmental concerns. There has been increasing adoption of plastic pouches, particularly in the food…
Plant-based dairy in Mexico is mainly represented by plant-based milk products such as oat milk or coconut milk. Demand for alternatives to cow’s milk is being driven by two major trends – health concerns and environmental awareness. Plant-based milk…
In 2022, processed fruit and vegetables packaging returned to growth in total unit volumes after witnessing a marginal decline the previous year. After the significant boost in demand during the pandemic as a result of home seclusion, packaging unit…
Packaging unit volume sales in processed meat and seafood in Mexico only witnessed marginal growth in 2022, considering that the category was reaching more normal levels of demand following the pandemic-induced boost. During the pandemic, local…
Demand for ready meals packaging rose at its most rapid rate for many years in 2020, as COVID-19 restrictions led to consumers spending more time at home and therefore eating more meals there. Dried ready meals, shelf stable ready meals, frozen ready…
Sauces, dips and condiments recorded an increase in packaging unit volume sales in 2022, driven by the sustained interest in home cooking generated by the pandemic in Mexico. In 2022, after lockdown restrictions had been lifted and consumers resumed…
COVID-19 had a positive impact on demand for sauces, dressings and condiments in 2020, as consumers were spending more time at home and therefore preparing and eating more meals and snacks there. This effect was particularly notable for chilli sauces…
Social and environmental concerns have grown due to COVID-19 and unstable sociopolitical repercussions in the region. Both lifestyles and purchase decisions have aligned towards taking action to preserve the environment. With consumers and…
PET bottles continued to be the main pack type in soft drinks in Mexico in 2023. This can be attributed to the importance of carbonates and bottled water in Mexican soft drinks, as PET bottles are the main pack type in these two categories, which are…