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.
Alcoholic drinks packaging saw growth in its total unit volumes in 2022, driven entirely by the recovery of foodservice sales, with the retail channel seeing another year of decline, after recording a demand spike in 2020. The dynamic foodservice…
Aluminium/plastic pouches continued to gain traction in prepared baby food in 2022, with dynamic growth being seen in this year, and more expected over the forecast period. This pack type continued to take share from other modes of packaging in 2022.…
Hair care is the largest beauty and personal care category in Germany in terms of retail unit volume sales, and continued to grow in 2022. The growth of hair care benefitted retail packaging unit volume sales of the leading pack type in the category,…
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…
With flexible packaging maintaining its dominant position in confectionery packaging, it has therefore been growing at very similar rates to confectionery as a whole in 2020, 2021 and 2022, with healthy growth rates in the first two years and…
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…
Thin wall plastic containers are used in a wide range of dairy products, but most heavily in yoghurt, cheese, fromage frais and quark, and cream. In 2022, thin wall plastic containers were in decline in all four of these categories in which they have…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…
The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
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…
The briefing examines how the forestry, wood and paper industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of forestry, wood and paper output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs,…
The briefing examines how the machinery industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of machinery output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and…
The briefing examines how the rubber and plastic industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of output. The report provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and…
The rising awareness of climate change has resulted in a heightened focus on sustainability among both manufacturers and consumers in Germany. In response to this trend, in 2022, packaging manufacturer Mondi and Henkel collaborated to introduce a…
Flexible packaging is the most popular pack type for hot drinks in Germany, widely used across both tea and coffee categories. Within flexible packaging, flexible paper and flexible plastic are the most popular pack types. This trend can be…
Because of their adaptability, visual attractiveness and practical benefits, folding cartons are a popular pack type for meals and soups. Folding cartons act as a barrier against external elements, such as light, moisture and air, preserving the…
Packaging changes in Germany reflect a broader shift towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. The EU’s imposition of a “plastic tax” in 2021 has put tremendous pressure on businesses and industries to adopt more environmentally-friendly…