South Africa Packaging Market Size and Analysis by Material Type, Innovations and Forecast to 2028

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Published: October 23, 2024 Report Code: GDPK240022CS-ST

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South Africa Packaging Market Report Overview

The South Africa packaging industry volume was 45.6 billion units in 2023 and will grow at a CAGR of more than 1% from 2023 to 2028.

South Africa Packaging Market Outlook 2023-2028 (Billion Units)
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The South Africa packaging industry report provides an overview of the usage of different packaging materials across different industries in terms of the number of units, packaging share, and growth rates during 2018–2028. The analysis also provides key packaging innovations for key industries in each of the categories analyzed. The report also includes data and analysis for five-pack materials across several sectors.

Market Size (2023) 45.6 Billion Units
CAGR (2023-2028) >1%
Historical Period 2018-2022
Forecast Period 2023-2028
Key Sectors ·       Food

·       Alcoholic Beverages

·       Non-Alcoholic Beverages

·       Cosmetics and Toiletries

·       Other Industries
Key Pack Materials ·       Rigid Plastics

·       Rigid Metal

·       Paper & Board

·       Flexible Packaging

·       Glass
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South Africa Packaging Market Segmentation by Pack Material

Rigid plastics was the most consumed pack material in South Africa’s packaging industry in 2023

The key pack materials in the South Africa packaging industry are glass, rigid metal, rigid plastics, paper & board, and flexible packaging. Due to their portability, convenience, and low weight, rigid plastics are preferred by food and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturers. Furthermore, it protects the products better by providing proper structure and adequate support.

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South Africa Packaging Market Segmentation by Sectors

The food sector led the South African packaging market in 2023

The key sectors in South Africa’s packaging industry are food, non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and toiletries, and other industries. In the food industry, flexible packaging was the most widely used pack material in 2023, followed by rigid plastics. The alcoholic beverages industry was the second-largest for packaging use in 2023.

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South Africa Packaging Market – Latest Packaging Innovations and New Launches

  • The Mirari Christmas Light-Up Edition was declared one of the winners of the 2024 World Award by the Global Packaging Organization. This new gin bottle was designed in partnership with Glass Decorations, Time Anchor Distillery, and Haumann Smal Design Studio.

Segments Covered in this Report

Packaging Industry Sector Outlook (Volume, Billion Units, 2018-2028)

  • Food
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Cosmetics and Toiletries
  • Other Industries

Packaging Industry Pack Material Outlook (Volume, Billion Units, 2018-2028)

  • Flexible Packaging
  • Rigid Plastics
  • Paper & Board
  • Rigid Metal
  • Glass

Scope

This report brings together multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the South Africa packaging industry, as part of our coverage of the industry across 48 countries. It includes an analysis of the following:

  • Market overview: Provides an overview of the usage of different packaging materials across different industries in terms of the number of units, packaging share, and growth rates during 2018–28, in addition to key packaging innovations for key industries in each of the categories analyzed.

  • Growth in the use of pack material by sector: Provides an overview of the shift in the utilization of various pack materials across sectors during 2023–28.

  • Key pack materials: Includes data and analysis — number of units (millions), growth rates — for five-pack materials viz. rigid plastics, rigid metal, glass, paper & board, flexible packaging, and others (other than the afore-mentioned five types) during 2023–28. It also covers:

  • Pack sub-type: Includes aerosol – metal, box – rigid plastic, carton – carton board, box – liquid packaging board, box – other material, foil – aluminum, pod – paper, flexible plastic, tray – aluminum, tube – flexible plastic, other flexible packaging pack types – all sub-types, HDPE, PET, etc.

  • Pack type: Includes aerosol, bag-in-box, bag/sachet, blister pack, bottle, box, bubble top, can, carton–folding, carton–liquid, clamshell, etc.

  • Closure material: Includes metal, plastic, glass, natural cork, synthetic cork, and others.

  • Closure type: Includes cap, crown, dispenser, film, flip/snap top, foil, lever closure, plastic tie, prize off, screw top, sports cap, stopper, twist off.

  • Primary outer material: Includes flexible packaging, board, rigid plastic, and others.

  • Primary outer type: Includes bag, blister pack, carton–folding, shrink wrap, sleeve, and others.

Reasons to Buy

  • Manufacturers and retailers seek the latest information on how the market is evolving to formulate their sales and marketing strategies. There is also in demand for authentic market data with a high level of detail.

  • This report has been created to provide its readers with up-to-date information and analysis to uncover emerging opportunities for growth within the sector in the region.

  • The report provides a detailed analysis of the countries in the region, covering the key challenges, competitive landscape, and demographic analysis, that can help companies gain insight into the country-specific nuances.

  • The analysts have also placed a significant emphasis on the key trends that drive consumer choice and the future opportunities that can be explored in the region, then can help companies in revenue expansion.

  • To gain competitive intelligence about leading brands in the sector in the region with information about their market share and growth rates.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Market Environment

    • 1.1. Market Environment – Key Takeaways

    • 1.2. Pack Material Market – Overview

    • 1.3. Pack Material Market Size and Growth Analysis

    • 1.4. Pack Material Growth Contribution by Industry

    • 1.5. Market Size by Pack Material and Industry

  • 2. Market Dynamics

    • 2.1. Consumer Sentiment

    • 2.2. Packaging Innovations and New Launches

    • 2.3. Packaging Waste Regulations

  • 3. Growth Analysis of Pack Material by Industry and Sector

    • 3.1. Pack Material by Industry – Key Takeaways

    • 3.2. Packaging Share Change by Material and Industry

    • 3.3. Growth Analysis by Industry – Food

    • 3.4. Growth Analysis by Industry – Alcoholic Beverages

    • 3.5. Growth Analysis by Industry – Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    • 3.6. Growth Analysis by Industry – Cosmetics and Toiletries

    • 3.7. Growth Analysis by Industry – Other Industries

  • 4. Analysis by Pack Material – Rigid Plastics

    • 4.1. Rigid Plastics by Industry – Key Takeaways

    • 4.2. Rigid Plastics – Growth Analysis by Pack Type and Pack Sub-type

    • 4.3. Rigid Plastics – Growth Analysis by Closure Material and Closure Type

    • 4.4. Rigid Plastics – Growth Analysis by Primary Outer Material and Primary Outer Type

    • 4.5. Rigid Plastics – Volume by Industry and Sector

    • 4.6. Rigid Plastics – Volume Share Analysis by Industry and Sector

  • 5. Analysis by Pack Material – Rigid Metal

    • 5.1. Rigid Metal by Industry – Key Takeaways

    • 5.2. Rigid Metal – Growth Analysis by Pack Type and Pack Sub-type

    • 5.3. Rigid Metal – Growth Analysis by Closure Material and Closure Type

    • 5.4. Rigid Metal – Growth Analysis by Primary Outer Material and Primary Outer Type

    • 5.5. Rigid Metal – Volume by Industry and Sector

    • 5.6. Rigid Metal – Volume Share Analysis by Industry and Sector

  • 6. Analysis by Pack Material – Paper and board

    • 6.1. Paper and Board by Industry – Key Takeaways

    • 6.2. Paper and Board – Growth Analysis by Pack Type and Pack Sub-type

    • 6.3. Paper and Board – Growth Analysis by Closure Material and Closure Type

    • 6.4. Paper and Board – Growth Analysis by Primary Outer Material and Primary Outer Type

    • 6.5. Paper and Board – Volume by Industry and Sector

    • 6.6. Paper and Board – Volume Share Analysis by Industry and Sector

  • 7. Analysis by Pack Material – Flexible Packaging

    • 7.1. Flexible Packaging by Industry – Key Takeaways

    • 7.2. Flexible Packaging – Growth Analysis by Pack Type and Pack Sub-type

    • 7.3. Flexible Packaging – Growth Analysis by Closure Material and Closure Type

    • 7.4. Flexible Packaging – Growth Analysis by Primary Outer Material and Primary Outer Type

    • 7.5. Flexible Packaging – Volume by Industry and Sector

    • 7.6. Flexible Packaging – Volume Share Analysis by Industry and Sector

  • 8. Analysis by Pack Material – Glass

    • 8.1. Glass by Industry – Key Takeaways

    • 8.2. Glass – Growth Analysis by Pack Type

    • 8.3. Glass – Growth Analysis by Closure Material and Closure Type

    • 8.4. Glass – Growth Analysis by Primary Outer Material and Primary Outer Type

    • 8.5. Glass – Volume by Industry and Sector

    • 8.6. Glass – Volume Share Analysis by Industry and Sector

  • 9. Appendix

  • 10. Definitions

  • 11. Methodology

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