• Dairy packaging is expected to register a total retail volume CAGR of 4% over the forecast period to reach 158.2 billion units in 2021.
  • Sauces, dressings and condiments packaging is expected to register a total retail volume CAGR of 5% over the forecast period to reach 14.5 billion units in 2021
  • Processed meat and seafood packaging is expected to register a negative total retail volume CAGR of 2% over the forecast period to reach 20.1 billion units in 2021
  • Confectionery packaging is expected to register a total retail volume CAGR of 1% over the forecast period to reach 41.9 billion units in 2021  
  • Processed fruit and vegetables packaging expected to register a total retail volume CAGR of 5% over the forecast period to reach 1.2 billion units in 2021
  • Baby food packaging is expected to register a total retail volume CAGR of 9% over the forecast period to reach 4.0 billion units in 2021
  • Multipacks containing small-sized products are expected to become popular in dairy packaging.
  • Awareness of the nutritional value of dairy products such as probiotic drinks increased, among Chinese consumers.  This is expected to drive up the share of rigid plastic and HDPE bottles.
  • Traditional dairy products introduced plastic pouch packaging targeting young consumers, especially children. This pack type is expected to gain popularity over the forecast period.
  • Although glass bottles remained dominant in soy sauces over the review period, PET bottles are expected to become more pervasive, particularly at the low-to-middle end of the category due to lower cost and high pressure resilience
  • Glass bottles, with a premium look, high stability and airtight capability, are set to remain primary premium packaging for higher-end products and brands for sauces, dressings and condiments that require long-term airtight storage.
  • Plastic pouches anticipate dynamic growth, thanks to usage in Western-style sauces, dressings and condiments and vacuum flexible plastic are expected to dominate shelf stable processed meat and seafood packaging over the forecasted period.
  • For snack products, packaging is expected to prioritize portability, sharing and fun, which will contribute to smaller pack sizes and creative pack designs.
  • Seasonal confectionery packaging such as metal tins, thin wall plastic containers, and folding cartons is expected to register healthy growth over the forecast period.
  • There is less potential for packaging innovation in shelf stable fruit and vegetables due to local players’ focus on manufacturing over branding. Traditional packaging is expected to retain a dominant share.
  • Thin wall plastic containers are expected to gain share in shelf stable fruit, while plastic pouches are set to become more pervasive in packaged dried fruit
  • A future trend in baby food packaging will be plastic dispensing closures with a scoop. The scoop offers more accurate measuring and dispensing of the product.
  • Liquid milk formula is a comparatively new product and has changed feeding habits fundamentally. The packaging is different from existing dairy products as it comes with a nipple to feed the baby, a material which must be sterilized and capable of being reheated. New players are expected to enter the infant formula ready-to-feed category, which will lead to the introduction of innovative packaging.

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