Market Trends, Research & Reports

Premiumization today is not only about luxury aesthetics; consumers increasingly expect premium packaging to also deliver functionality, convenience, sustainability, and product protection.

May 2026 will be remembered as the month when three trends converged.

The cost of petroleum-based materials has surged, prompting a broader reassessment of packaging, including efforts to reduce plastic use.

The updated AWAreness Report Global Influx examines the impact of Asian exports on European and North American pressure-sensitive label markets, covering pricing pressures on local producers, supply chain shifts, and investment in intelligent labels.

The 123% full-year profit increase occurred during a period when many packaging converters faced margin pressure from rising raw material costs.

The proposed excise duty would materially increase packaging costs for manufacturers and consumers in Kenya, making Kioo’s products less competitive compared to locally manufactured glass bottles in Nairobi.

The 92.8% rate represents a 5.5% increase in %age points compared to the previous year, leading CIAL to describe Italy as “one of the most efficient countries in Europe” for aluminium recycling.

Delta’s 19 percent profit increase on 4.5 percent lower revenue indicates either a shift to higher-margin products (e.g., multi-layer structures instead of commodity paper), effective cost reduction, or both.

By Victor Atsali

The planned capex increase to 9% of revenue signals that AGP is not merely cutting costs but investing in more efficient furnace technology, automated inspection systems, and lower-emission production methods.