Packaging Industry in Germany
An increase in household income and spending, and an enhancement in lifestyle patterns pushed German consumers to prefer premium products across all major industries in scope. Additionally, as COVID-19 restrictions began to be eased in 2021, German consumers were keen to splurge their income on premium products. Recent research has found that individuals in the Gen Z age group, in particular, were willing to splurge in 2021 once the effects of COVID-19 diminished. Hence, manufacturers in the cou...
Euromonitor International's Packaging in Germany 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 Germany 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 GERMANY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging in 2021: The Big Picture
2021 Key Trends
Greater consumption of home-cooked meals due to COVID-19 drives demand for smaller trial packs
Glass jars and HDPE bottles benefit from easing of pandemic restrictions
PET bottles lose share to metal beverage cans due to rising sustainability concerns
Revival of the on-trade channel helps improve the kegs performance
Changing fashion trends impact packaging volumes for shaving products
Smaller pack sizes see dynamic growth in home care
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
Positive sustainable amendments made to the VerpackG law mean manufacturers will have to pay a deposit for one-way plastic bottles and cans
Due to rising sustainability concerns, on-trade outlets to offer food and beverages in reusable and recyclable packaging
Recycling targets to be assigned for selected pack types as per new amendments in EU packaging laws
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Reuse and recyclability designs to be added on all packaging as a part of the European Commission’s circular economy plan
The German Ordinance to impose restrictions on single-use plastics
Municipalities in Germany to introduce a packaging tax on disposable packaging for food and beverages
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in Germany: 2019/2020 and Targets for 2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging in 2021: The Big Picture
2021 Key Trends
Greater consumption of home-cooked meals due to COVID-19 drives demand for smaller trial packs
Glass jars and HDPE bottles benefit from easing of pandemic restrictions
PET bottles lose share to metal beverage cans due to rising sustainability concerns
Revival of the on-trade channel helps improve the kegs performance
Changing fashion trends impact packaging volumes for shaving products
Smaller pack sizes see dynamic growth in home care
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
Positive sustainable amendments made to the VerpackG law mean manufacturers will have to pay a deposit for one-way plastic bottles and cans
Due to rising sustainability concerns, on-trade outlets to offer food and beverages in reusable and recyclable packaging
Recycling targets to be assigned for selected pack types as per new amendments in EU packaging laws
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Reuse and recyclability designs to be added on all packaging as a part of the European Commission’s circular economy plan
The German Ordinance to impose restrictions on single-use plastics
Municipalities in Germany to introduce a packaging tax on disposable packaging for food and beverages
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in Germany: 2019/2020 and Targets for 2021
