Flexible Packaging Landscape
- Total dog and cat food packaging volume sales increase 6% in 2016 to reach 31 million units
- Metal packaging remains the most widely used in dog and cat food thanks to traditional popularity in wet dog and cat food
Trends
- Plastic pouches remain the fastest developing category, with total volume sales increasing 13%
- Flexible plastic posts faster growth than metal food cans as dog and cat owners favor dry food over wet variants.
- Growth of pet ownership supports healthy dog and cat food packaging.
Outlook
- Total dog and cat food packaging volume sales are expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% over the forecast period to reach 41 million units in 2021.
- Dog and cat food manufacturers will keep offering smaller pack sizes, especially in premium products.
- Metal food cans and flexible plastic are expected to remain the most popular pack types.
- Plastic pouches look set to remain the most dynamic pack type in terms of total volume sales.
- New packaging developments are likely focus on improved functionality over new pack types. Manufacturers will continue updating package designs to stay competitive.
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