Packaging Industry in China
Consumer behaviour changed due to the pandemic, as people became more health- and hygiene-conscious. This was apparent in their dietary preferences, consumption patterns and attention to hygiene through in-home care. Consumers have become more particular with their choices of products, preferring to choose the most well-known and dependable brands in their most basic packaging as opposed to trying out newer brands.
Euromonitor International's Packaging in China report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Packaging in China report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Packaging market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
PACKAGING INDUSTRY IN CHINA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Innovation key to keeping up with changing consumer preferences
Smaller pack sizes allow consumers to limit sugar intake
Flexible plastic is seen as an economical way to achieve food safety
PET bottles continue to dominate soft drinks packaging
Glass bottle packaging grows as RTDs are on the rise
Glass bottles and folding cartons seeing growth in fragrances and cosmetics
Home care packaging growth boosts sales of HDPE bottles
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
China tightens regulations on imported food products
Provisions for supervision and administration of cosmetics for children
Companies can now export cruelty-free cosmetics products to China
Call to stop overpackaging and cut down on layers
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Single-use plastic straw and bag ban takes effect in China
Companies to the forefront with their sustainable practices
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in China: 2019/2020 and Targets for 2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Innovation key to keeping up with changing consumer preferences
Smaller pack sizes allow consumers to limit sugar intake
Flexible plastic is seen as an economical way to achieve food safety
PET bottles continue to dominate soft drinks packaging
Glass bottle packaging grows as RTDs are on the rise
Glass bottles and folding cartons seeing growth in fragrances and cosmetics
Home care packaging growth boosts sales of HDPE bottles
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
China tightens regulations on imported food products
Provisions for supervision and administration of cosmetics for children
Companies can now export cruelty-free cosmetics products to China
Call to stop overpackaging and cut down on layers
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Single-use plastic straw and bag ban takes effect in China
Companies to the forefront with their sustainable practices
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in China: 2019/2020 and Targets for 2021
