Product Code: PKGGJP
With an ageing population, manufacturers in Japan continue to look to produce packaging which meets the needs and demands of older consumers. For example, packaging which can be more easily opened, which is lighter, and which comes in smaller portions. Similarly, there is also a growing demand for convenient packaging for time-pressed Japanese consumers. This includes packaged food and beverages packaging which can be easily consumed on the go, as well as more convenient refills for beauty.
Euromonitor International's‘ Packaging in Japan 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.
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Executive Summary
- New Packaging Developments Heavily Influenced by Elderly Population, Fast-paced Living and the Desire To Keep Foo Fresher for Longer
- Demographic Factors Continue To Shape Food Packaging Trends
- Static Growth Amidst A Shrinking Hot Drinks Consumer Base
- Ienomi Trend Boosts Popularity of Rtds and Metal Beverage Cans
- Photogenic Packaging Continues To Attract Consumers of Beauty Products Due To the Popularity of Instagram
- Purpose-specific Products Key To Growth in Home Care
- Containers and Packaging Recycling Law
- Recycling and the Environment
- the Eventual Removal of Plastic
- Ethical and Environmentally Friendly Packaging Development Continues
- Ethical Considerations Are Increasingly Important in Packaging Decisions
- Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in Japan: 2016/2017 and Targets for 2018
- Packaging Design and Labelling
- Gifting Trend Boosts Demand for Metal Tins in Boxed Assortments
- New Packaging Formats Are Designed To Cater To the Specific Needs of Soft Drinks Consumers
- Enhancing Convenience Through Packaging Design in Home Care
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Prospects
- Ethical and Enviromentally Friendly Packaging Development Continues
- Smaller, Mini Pack Size Availability Results in Consumers Trying Out New Products
- Photogenic Packaging Continues To Attract Consumers Due To the Popularity of Instagram
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Prospects
- More Convenient Pack Types Gain Popularity in Prepared Baby Food
- Demand for Larger Folding Cartons Set To Rise in Powder Milk Formula
- Approval of Liquid Milk Formula Could Create New Packaging Opportunities
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Prospects
- Purpose-specific Products Key To Growth
- Minor Role for Ethical Considerations in Packaging Decisions
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Prospects
- Ienomi Trend Boosts Popularity of Rtds and Metal Beverage Cans
- Innovation Increasingly Focused on Small Sizes and Convenience
- Innovation Increasingly Focused on Convenience
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Prospects
- Static Growth Amidst A Shrinking Consumer Base
- Flexible Packaging Set To Remain the Norm for Hot Drinks
- Pack Sizes To Shrink As Consumers Increasingly Consume Hot Drinks on Their Own
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Prospects
- Shrinking Consumer Base Set To Continue Suppressing Growth in Soft Drinks Packaging
- Shrinking Consumer Base Set To Continue Suppressing Growth in Soft Drinks Packaging
- New Packaging Formats Are Designed To Cater To the Specific Needs of Consumers
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Prospects
- Demand for Smaller Pack Sizes Set To Remain Strong
- Pouches Continue To Gain Ground in Confectionery Packaging
- Gifting Trend Boosts Demand for Metal Tins in Boxed Assortments
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Prospects
- Smaller Pet Bottles Gain Popularity in Drinking Yoghurt
- Consumers Demand More Convenient Dairy Packaging Formats
- Demographic Factors Continue To Shape Dairy Packaging Trends
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Prospects
- Demographic Trends Continue To Drive Shift Towards Smaller Pack Sizes
- Metal Food Cans Continue Losing Ground To Plastic Pouches
- Flexible Plastic Set To Become the Leading Pack Type
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Prospects
- Stand-up Pouches Continue To Make Strong Gains at Expense of Metal Food Cans
- Concerns About Food Waste Drive Shift Towards Smaller Pack Sizes
- Manufacturers Work To Improve the Preservative Capacity of Plastic Pack Types
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Prospects
- Success of Multipacks Boosts Demand for Pouches in Shelf Stable Ready Meals
- New Packaging Solutions To Optimise Convenience
- Thin Wall Plastic Containers Set To Gain Ground in Frozen Ready Meals
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Prospects
- Convenience Remains A Key Consideration in Packaging Choices
- Trend Towards Smaller Pack Sizes Set To Continue
- Consumers Favour Packaging Solutions That Keep Products Fresh for Longer
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Prospects
- Demographic Changes Continue To Fuel Shift Towards Smaller Pack Sizes
- Single-serve Formats Gain Popularity As Consumers Increasingly Value Convenience
- Premiumisation Set To Undermine Demand for Board Tubs
