Packaging changes in Germany reflect a broader shift towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. The EU’s imposition of a “plastic tax” in 2021 has put tremendous pressure on businesses and industries to adopt more environmentally-friendly packaging alternatives. As a result, there has been a noticeable shift towards recyclable materials and a reduction in the use of non-recyclable plastics. This shift is mirrored in the decisions made by well-known brands and companies, such as Coca-C...
Euromonitor International's Packaging in Germany 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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Packaging Industry in Germany
Euromonitor International
February 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
PACKAGING INDUSTRY IN GERMANY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Flexible plastic the most popular food packaging format
Rise in consumption of fruit/herbal tea benefits folding carton packaging format
AB InBev launches beer crates made using recycled ocean plastic
Hair care continues to record positive growth in 2022
Sustainable packaging sees the launch of Pril’s recyclable monomaterial refill pouch
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
Recycling codes to be added due to the new EU Packaging Waste Directive
EU takes a stance against plastic waste with comprehensive initiatives
Germany leads the way with packaging laws enforcing reusability and recycling
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
German companies collaborate on multi-layer packaging recycling study
New sustainability legislation to reduce packaging waste
EU regulations helping Germany to transition towards a sustainable future
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in Germany: 2020/2021 and Targets for 2022