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.
Total sweet spreads packaging saw a second year of decline in Germany in 2023, with falling packaging volumes across honey, chocolate spreads, and jams and preserves, as sales of such products continued to normalise after the boost seen during the…
PET bottles remained the dominant pack type in soft drinks packaging in Germany in 2023, which will continue to be the case over the forecast period. The success of this pack type is down to its affordability, durability and convenience over…
Total sauces, dips and condiments packaging volumes continued to fall in Germany in 2023. However, not all categories saw the same negative performance. In 2023, the packaging volumes for cooking and table sauces were on the rise, driven by several…
In 2023, flexible plastic remained the dominant packaging choice for processed meat and seafood in Germany, with its most significant packaging volumes in chilled processed meat. This is due to its effective barrier properties against air, moisture,…
In Germany, total packaging volumes of processed fruit and vegetables declined in 2023, with falling units across all categories. The decline in shelf stable fruit and vegetables in 2023 was primarily due to the growing consumer preference for fresh,…
Total plant-based dairy packaging volumes continued to see another year of double-digit growth in Germany in 2023. Plant-based milk continued to account for the highest packaging volumes in this year, and also saw the strongest growth. In 2023, brick…
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…
Total meals and soups packaging volumes maintained growth in Germany in 2023. Flexible plastic led meals and soups packaging in this year due to several key factors. First, it offers versatility in design, allowing the production of various shapes…
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…
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…
Total dairy packaging volumes remained fairly stable in Germany in 2023. In this year, thin wall plastic containers remained the leading pack type within dairy packaging, accounting for more than half of sales. Despite facing competition and a slight…
Total confectionery packaging volumes saw a second year of decline in Germany in 2023, due to declines for chocolate and sugar confectionery, as more consumers looked to limit their sugar intake. Flexible plastic remained the predominant pack type in…
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,…
Total baby food packaging volumes maintained growth in Germany in 2023, with prepared baby food seeing the strongest increase. Although glass jars remained the leading pack type in prepared baby food in 2023, this packaging has been seeing a…
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…