• HDPE and PET bottles lead home care packaging in Germany as these types of packaging require fewer resources and materials.
  • Plastic pouches with zip closures for automatic laundry detergents enter in 2016
  • Blister and strip packs remain popular, especially for rim blocks and rim liquids due to visibility, minimal shelf space taken and the positive sales performance.
  • Automatic washing powderpack sizes are increasing, with Family sizes and XXL gaining over the review period, due to better value and online shopping.
  • Primary packaging increased 1% in retail unit volume terms in 2016, whereas secondary packaging witnessed a marginal decline.

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