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.
Although sales declined slightly in 2022, RTDs had been recording strong growth in the previous years of the review period. RTDs have been experiencing a surge in popularity within Japan's alcoholic drinks market due to their convenient and…
Total baby food packaging volumes declined in Japan in 2023. Although flexible plastic packaging also saw a decline, it maintained its position as the leading pack type in baby food, just ahead of folding cartons. This can be attributed to several…
Although their packaging unit volumes were down slightly in 2022, bath additives have recorded significant growth in Japan in recent years as Japanese consumers believe in the cultural significance of bathing, which goes beyond mere hygiene to…
Total confectionery packaging volumes in Japan saw a decline in 2023. Although turning to decline in 2023, flexible plastic continued to account for the highest packaging volumes in confectionery in 2023. This is primarily driven by its versatility,…
Total dairy packaging retail volumes declined in Japan in 2023. PET bottles remained the most significant pack type in dairy packaging in Japan in 2023, and despite the decline in overall dairy packaging volumes in 2023, PET bottles saw increasing…
The continued share gains being made by plastic pouches in home care packaging in Japan can be attributed to this pack type being lightweight and easy to handle, making them a popular choice for home care products such as laundry detergents and…
Even though fresh ground coffee has been recording declining sales in the last two years, folding cartons have been growing in popularity as a pack type in this category, registering increasing packaging unit volumes and gaining share. Folding…
Total meals and soups packaging volumes declined in 2023. Although flexible plastic packaging also saw falling sales, the decline was below the average for meals and soups, and it continued to account for the highest share of packaging volumes in…
In 2022, heightened environmental consciousness among the Japanese, coupled with the government’s goal of reducing disposable plastic waste by 25% over the next 10 years, drove various industries to switch towards sustainable packaging solutions.…
Total plant-based dairy packaging volumes declined in Japan in 2023. Brick liquid cartons also saw a decline in packaging volumes in 2023, but remained the leading pack type for plant-based milk in this year, which is the largest category in…