High inflation rates and the cost-of-living crisis in the UK in 2022 were adversely impacting volume sales of confectionery. Both chocolate and sugar confectionery products are generally considered discretionary expenses, which UK consumers sought to constrain against a backdrop of shrinking disposable incomes. This drove declines in packaging unit volume sales of the major pack types in the category, such as flexible plastic and aluminium foil.
The Confectionery Packaging in United Kingdom 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: Chocolate Confectionery, Gum, Sugar Confectionery.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
The Confectionery Packaging in United Kingdom 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: Chocolate Confectionery, Gum, Sugar Confectionery.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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- Get a detailed picture of the Confectionery Packaging market;
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Table of Contents
CONFECTIONERY PACKAGING IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
- Inflationary pressures impacting volume sales of confectionery
- Gum packaging finally sees positive growth again in 2022
- Sustainability concerns driving a shift to flexible paper packaging, while Nestlé leads the way in recyclable plastic packaging
- Plastic pouches to continue gaining share in chocolate pouches and bags
- Plant-based milk chocolate set to expand its presence in the UK
