Packaging Industry in South Africa
For South Africa, 2020 was a difficult year as the country’s economy was already weak. With strict laws on public gatherings and a complete ban on sales of alcohol throughout the country, many industries were negatively impacted by the pandemic. In 2020, people were prioritising cost-effectiveness and essential items, with this spilling over to 2021 as well. People were placing particular importance on personal hygiene and health, which positively impacted bath and shower, dairy, and frozen frui...
Euromonitor International's Packaging in South Africa 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 South Africa 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 SOUTH AFRICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Packaging in ready meals is customer-centric, with demands for longer shelf life
Alcoholic drinks packaging sees a shift to cost-effective bag-in-box packaging
Packaging for non-alcoholic drinks is customer-centric, with flexible packaging most popular in hot drinks
Personal hygiene and the need for cost-effective products influence packaging
HDPE bottles and flexible packaging dominate in home care
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
EPR fee for producing and importing plastic packaging introduced from 2021
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
South African government sets ambitious collection targets
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in South Africa: 2020/2021 and Targets for 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Packaging in ready meals is customer-centric, with demands for longer shelf life
Alcoholic drinks packaging sees a shift to cost-effective bag-in-box packaging
Packaging for non-alcoholic drinks is customer-centric, with flexible packaging most popular in hot drinks
Personal hygiene and the need for cost-effective products influence packaging
HDPE bottles and flexible packaging dominate in home care
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
EPR fee for producing and importing plastic packaging introduced from 2021
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
South African government sets ambitious collection targets
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in South Africa: 2020/2021 and Targets for 2022
