Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Asian Pacific economies were hard hit by COVID-19, leading to setback in construction activities in the first half of 2020. Robust Chinese recovery, however, boosted construction output in the second half of the year. Heavy infrastructure…
Although growth slowed in 2022, it was still positive in sugar confectionery, which dominates overall confectionery packaging in Vietnam, with products such as candies and sweets remaining highly popular among Vietnamese consumers of all ages. These…
While the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was positive for many packaged food categories, this did not apply to confectionery as sales in the category came under massive pressure during 2020, which continued, to some extent, in 2021. While all the…
The packaging unit volumes in confectionery declined in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic sharpened the focus of Thai consumers on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet for general wellbeing and a strong immune system. In addition, COVID-19…
Total confectionery packaging volumes recorded a marked decline in 2022. Demand for confectionery was negatively impacted by the pandemic, as many people lost their jobs or faced a reduction in disposable income. Consequently, many consumers cut back…
The ongoing positive growth recorded by chocolate confectionery packaging in Singapore towards the end of the review period was attributed to these products remaining popular among local consumers as indulgent treats and gifts, contributing to…
Flexible plastic is a dominant pack type in confectionery due to cost-effectiveness, product protection and consumer convenience. Flexible plastic offers a significant cost advantage for producers compared to alternative packaging materials. This…