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Meals and Soups Packaging in the Netherlands

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  • 10 Pages
  • September 2025
  • Region: Netherlands
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 4593502
Total packaging retail volumes of meals and soups packaging in the Netherlands grew by 1% in 2024, reaching 866 million units. This positive performance was driven by shifting consumer behaviour towards convenient food solutions. As urban lifestyles become increasingly fast-paced, the demand for ready meals and soups has risen, leading to a steady increase in packaging demand. Compact, single-serve options remain in high demand.

This Meals and Soups Packaging in Netherlands 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 FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Liquid cartons and PET bottles gain popularity due to ease of use, especially for soup
  • Eco-friendly materials gain ground as ready meals packaging adapts to at-home dining trends
  • Unilever launches recyclable pack for Colman’s in 2024 to meet sustainability targets
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Meals and soups packaging volumes set to grow due to urban lifestyles
  • Packaging likely to adopt smaller sizes to align with changing household needs
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