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Meals and Soups Packaging in Malaysia

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  • 10 Pages
  • September 2025
  • Region: Malaysia
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 4606367
In Malaysia, total meals and soups packaging retail volumes declined by 5% in 2024, reaching 73 million units. The downturn was attributed to rising retail prices stemming from increased production and logistics costs, which rendered packaged meals and soups less affordable for many consumers. Furthermore, the resurgence of foodservice and a return to out-of-home dining diminished the necessity for convenient ready-to-eat packaged options in retail.

This Meals and Soups Packaging in Malaysia 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.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Meals and soups packaging declines in 2024 as prices rise and dining out returns, although some pack types see growth
  • Budget-conscious at-home eating drives slower decline in packaging volumes of soup than ready meals and soups
  • Ready2cook polypropylene trays with handles gain traction in ready meals
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Total meals and soups packaging volumes projected to grow from the middle of the forecast period
  • Ready meal trays and 320g packs expected to gain traction amid shifting demand dynamics
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