Total baby food packaging retail volumes increased by 1% in 2024, reaching 221 million units, driven by several packaging-specific factors. There was heightened scrutiny over product labelling and transparency, particularly following criticism of added sugars in baby food. This led to regulatory discussions about clearer packaging information and stricter compliance standards.
This Baby Food Packaging in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. 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.
Product coverage: Dried Baby Food, Milk Formula, Other Baby Food, Prepared Baby Food.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
This Baby Food Packaging in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. 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.
Product coverage: Dried Baby Food, Milk Formula, Other Baby Food, Prepared Baby Food.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Baby Food 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.
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KEY DATA FINDINGS2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Surge in packaging volumes for less significant pack types in baby food in South Africa
- Innovative PET jars introduced in baby food packaging in South Africa
- Flexible plastic and folding cartons popular pack types for dried baby food due to ease of transportation and barrier properties
- Baby food packaging volumes projected to see a mixed performance in the forecast period
- Supply constraints, pack type shifts, and competitive pressure likely to impact baby food packaging
