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Packaging Industry in South Africa

Publisher Euromonitor International
Published Jan 23, 2026
Length 54 Pages
SKU # EP20808053

Description

South Africa’s packaging market is undergoing a significant transformation, with sustainability and practicality at the heart of developments across non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, pet food, home care and hot drinks. The push for environmentally responsible packaging is evident in the widespread adoption of recyclable and biodegradable materials, such as flexible plastics with resealable features in pet food, plastic pouches and large HDPE bottles in home care, and the increasing use of meta...

Euromonitor International's Packaging in South Africa 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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* Get a detailed picture of the Packaging market;
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54 Pages
Packaging Industry in South Africa
Euromonitor International
January 2026
List Of Contents And Tables
PACKAGING INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging in 2024: The big picture
Evolving packaging shift towards value and everyday convenience
Smaller, single-serve packaging trends across multiple food categories in South Africa
PET dominance and HDPE growth shape South Africa’s beverage packaging in 2024
Rising preference for metal beverage cans in alcoholic drinks
Premium sustainability through in-mould labelling in beauty packaging
HDPE bottles and larger pack sizes shape home care packaging
Flexible packaging focuses on convenience through resealable pouches
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
Strengthening Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations
Mandatory Deposit Return System (DRS) proposed for beverage containers in South Africa
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Expansion of circular economy and recycling infrastructure
Tackling plastic pollution through collaborative action
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in South Africa: 2022/2023 and Targets for 2024
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