Market trends
-
May in Review: Packaging’s Month of Mega-Mergers, AI Takeovers, and Fibre’s Finest Hour
May 2026 will be remembered as the month when three trends converged.
-
Kioo warns Kenya’s proposed 35% excise duty on EAC glass bottles threatens regional trade, supply chains
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.
-
Italy exceeds EU targets with 69.5% aluminium packaging recycling rate as beverage cans reach 92.8%
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 for Printing and Packaging Q1 net profit rises 19%, despite cost surge
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.
-
-
Ardagh Glass Packaging targets 20% EBITDA Growth over five years under Clearly Ardagh transformation programme
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.
-
Sustainable packaging key to India’s export growth, says Minister Jitin Prasada at IIP Diamond Jubilee
He stated that the sooner the industry equips itself to evolving technological challenges, the better positioned it will be to further cutting-edge packaging.
-
UAE’s emerging inkjet printing market reaches US$1.3B, driven by packaging demand, sustainability push – Ken Research
The increasing shift toward digital printing, customized packaging, and sustainable printing materials is creating new opportunities for technology providers, commercial printers, and packaging companies.
-
Polymer prices surge nearly 40% as Middle East unrest squeezes Indian exporters, hitting handicrafts, agriculture hard
The price surge has affected everyday items including PP bags, plastic crates, and other essential packaging materials used across industries.
-
RFBL Flexi Pack launches SME IPO on NSE emerge to fund 5,850T flexible packaging plant in Gujarat
The company’s capex-driven growth strategy, experienced promoters, and defined capital deployment plan make this a noteworthy offering for long-term investors on the NSE Emerge platform.