2016 Total Packaging Market Size (million units):
31,575
2011-16 Total Packaging Historic CAGR:
3.9%
2016-21 Total Packaging Forecast CAGR:
3.6%
| Packaging Industry | 2016 Market Size (million units) |
|---|---|
| Beverages Packaging | 14,526 |
| Food Packaging | 14,202 |
| Beauty and Personal Care Packaging | 1,564 |
| Dog and Cat Food Packaging | 188 |
| Home Care Packaging | 1,096 |
| Packaging Type | 2016 Market Size (million units) |
|---|---|
| Rigid Plastic | 8,312 |
| Flexible Packaging | 8,941 |
| Metal | 3,507 |
| Paper-based Containers | 1,711 |
| Glass | 7,272 |
| Liquid Cartons | 1,832 |
- The total South African packaging industry, sized at over 31 bn units in 2016, is expected to see strong growth.
- Food and beverage packaging continues to dominate packaging, but beauty and personal care and home care packaging present strong niche growth opportunities.
- Flexible packaging leads in size, but rigid plastic is a close second.
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