Total meals and soups packaging retail volumes increased by 2% in 2024, reaching 740 million units, driven by several key factors. The growing demand for convenient, ready-to-eat meals aligns with the fast-paced urban lifestyles of an expanding population. The expansion of retail and online grocery channels has enhanced accessibility, while rising health consciousness has encouraged the introduction of nutritious and organic soup options.
This Meals and Soups 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: Food Kits, Pizza, Prepared Salads, Ready Meals, Soup.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
This Meals and Soups 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: Food Kits, Pizza, Prepared Salads, Ready Meals, Soup.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Meals and Soups 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
- Growth in meals and soups packaging volumes, with glass jars performing well but flexible plastic remaining dominant
- Different pack sizes and pack types offer convenience and affordability, and drive at-home consumption of soup and ready meals
- Innovative folding carton packaging sets a new standard for meals and soups in South Africa
- Steady growth forecast for meals and soups packaging volumes, with flexible plastic maintaining its dominance
- 600g and 1,000g plastic pouches expected to gain popularity in meals and soups packaging in South Africa
