Malaysia’s packaging industry was shaped by a mix of economic pressures, sustainability imperatives and evolving consumer lifestyles in 2024. Rising input costs and inflation drove brands to prioritise affordability through smaller pack sizes and multipacks, while growing environmental awareness and microplastic concerns accelerated the shift towards recyclable and eco-friendly materials.
This Packaging in Malaysia 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.
This Packaging in Malaysia 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.
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY- Packaging in 2024: The big picture
- 2024 key trends
- Convenience-driven lifestyles accelerate demand for compact and portable food packs
- Non-alcoholic drinks packaging shifts towards recycled PET as sustainability preferences strengthen
- Cans gain share as Malaysia’s breweries expand canning capacity
- Recycled materials gaining traction in beauty and personal care packaging
- Refill formats gaining momentum in home care as households prioritise affordability
- Folding cartons seeing growth in Malaysia’s dog and cat food packaging
- Malaysia updates food packaging rules for clearer labelling.
- Malaysia moves towards mandatory EPR for packaging
- Plastic packaging tax encourages wider use of recycled materials in Malaysia
- Major fmcg players lead voluntary initiatives to support Malaysia’s circular economy goals
- Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in Malaysia: 2022/2023 and Targets for 2024
