Due to the diversity of the consumer base, beer, including non-alcoholic variants, saw steady demand and was increasingly available for all tastes and profiles. The greatest factor supporting alcoholic drinks was the growth in tourism. The United Arab Emirates made a concerted effort to diversify away from oil and invested heavily in retailing...
Folding cartons are expected to remain popular within tea as they are able to retain aroma better than flexible aluminium/plastic. For powdered tea and coffee in PET jars, plastic screw closures is expected to remain the key closure type, with plastic over caps being most common for metal tins. Folding cartons are expected to remain the predominant...
There is now little scope to further reduce packaging weight, with no major reductions being seen in 2017. However, new technology is allowing for innovation in other areas, with manufacturers using more advanced production technology to offer new and improved product lines. Neck sizes and PET weight have now reached optimum levels, with companies...
2017 witnessed further pressure from a slowing economy, resulting in polarisation in terms of pack size. While small-sized packs were easy to carry when travelling as well as involved a lower cash outlay, larger packs appealed to families or long-term users looking to save money. Both local and international brand manufacturers recognised...
As the economic turbulence in the country continues, consumer spending is being negatively affected. The search for value products is on the rise and consumers are looking for ways to limit spending in a bid to restructure their budgets. As a result, more value packs started appearing on shelves in comparison to previous years. Whether for...
The pace of life in United Arab Emirates continues to become increasingly hectic. As a result, consumers are looking for more convenience when it comes to eating, with demand for easy to prepare to food such as processed meat and seafood continuing to rise. Euromonitor International’s Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging in United Arab...