Dairy Packaging in Japan

In 2024, total packaging retail volumes of dairy packaging declined by 4%, falling to 17 billion units. This downturn was driven by structural challenges in Japan's domestic dairy production and stricter regulatory requirements. The number of dairy farmers in Japan fell below 10,000 for the first time, as rising costs of feed, energy, and equipment, compounded by a weak yen and low profitability, led to industry exits.

This Dairy Packaging in Japan 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: Butter and Spreads, Cheese, Drinking Milk Products, Other Dairy, Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

• Get a detailed picture of the Dairy 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.