In 2023, Malaysia’s packaging landscape reflected an emphasis on sustainability, convenience and premiumisation. The dairy industry shifted towards HDPE bottles for fresh and flavoured milk, appreciated for their squeezability and ease of use, particularly in households with young children. Similarly, Zhulian Coffee’s drip bags containing 100% Arabica ground coffee gained popularity by offering a mess-free, premium coffee experience through using folding carton packaging.
The Packaging in Malaysia 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.
The Packaging in Malaysia 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.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the 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
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY- Packaging in 2023: The big picture
- 2023 key trends
- HDPE bottle packaging growing for fresh milk and flavoured milk drinks
- Fresh ground coffee in drip bags becoming popular due to the convenience
- Glass bottles gaining popularity in alcoholic drinks packaging
- Plastic pouches recording growth in body wash/shower gel packaging
- Flexible plastic and blister and strip packs dominate air care packaging
- Essential labelling requirements for Malaysian food packaging
- Plastic Packaging Tax incentivising the shift to eco-friendly materials and packaging practices
- Label-free bottled water gaining traction as part of sustainability efforts
- Rising demand for 100% recycled PET bottles for cola carbonates
- Sustainable instant coffee mixes in flexible paper packaging
- Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in Malaysia: 2021/2022 and Targets for 2023
