Europe Homecare Packaging Industry

Europe Home Care Packaging Market Analysis

The Europe Home Care Packaging Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period.

• More time at home due to COVID 19 factors, like lockdown measures, the work-from-home scenario, and home quarantine, created the need for killing germs with the added benefit of reducing the chance of infection, particularly in the frequent contact areas. With around 84% of the consumer changing the way they clean their homes, players positioned their products to cope with the pandemic surge.
• As consumers have become more conscious about personal and home hygiene after the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for laundry care, surface care, and toilet care-related products, both personal and commercial, is expected to witness escalating growth.
• In the recent past, online spending by consumers increased significantly, which boosted the online sales of household cleaners. Procter & Gamble, Henkel AG, Unilever, Church & Dwight, and Reckitt Benckiser Group are the leading players offering home care products globally.
• Consumers are more informed and concerned about personal and environmental health with connected platforms. According to several studies, more than 20% of consumers globally prefer products with packaging that is sustainable and/or made from recycled materials, which is leading to the demand for products with free-from claims over the medium term.

Europe Home Care Packaging Market Trends

Plastic Material is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share

• The wide usage of plastic through all major packaging types is creating a market for plastic as a material. The flexibility, strength, and durability of the material make it ideal for the packaging of many liquids, cream, and powder products in the industry.
• Compared to other materials available in the market, plastic remains highly flexible and can be molded into any shape. Growth in demand from the retail industry, increasing dual-income households, and rising demand for plastic bottles are the major drivers for plastic products.
• Apart from its favorable properties, innovations, such as tamper-evidence caps and closures, are gaining popularity, which can lead to a crucial value add for the brand owners. This has driven the use of plastics across a variety of products.
• Furthermore, there is a gradual shift in customer preference towards the adoption of flexible plastic packaging over its rigid counterpart because of convenience and sustainability issues. Flexible plastic packaging materials are 80% lighter in weight than their equivalent rigid plastic materials, in addition to being cheaper.
• However, environmental concerns associated with plastics have resulted in a slowdown of market growth in the last decade.
• Nevertheless, with the advent of biodegradable plastics and the process of recycling, plastics are expected to sustain their usage in the packaging world.

United Kingdom to Anticipated to Hold Significant Market Share

• In the European region, the United Kingdom is expected to occupy the highest share in the home care packaging market, followed by Germany. The increasing awareness of consumers regarding the safety and benefits of packaged home care products is expected to drive the growth of the market. Also, as per the RetailXCoronavirus Consumer Tracker, there have been significant changes in customer behavior due to the growing COVID-19 concerns.
• The European home care packaging market is highly regulated, which makes home care safest to use. Stringent and changing regulations have also caused distortions in the market. The innovative packaging and incorporation of special ingredients that have given an additional benefit to the product are also driving factors of the market.
• The market in the United Kingdom is mainly growing due to the flexible packaging sector. The global packaging vendors are expanding in the region, and local companies are being acquired, which is indicative of the market potential in the United Kingdom. For instance, in January 2020, Macfarlane Group acquired protective packaging solutions provider Armagrip.
• The United Kingdom is one of the major economies in the European Region. Growing disposable income in European countries has led to rising in the affordability of home care products, which has resulted in improved quality home care items in the pandemic situation. The growth of the home care market is also being driven by the increasing number of migrants settling for employment purposes.
• During the pandemic situation, consumers have been worried about their health and hygiene. They are taking care of safety and cleanliness. Regular usage of sanitizers and disinfectants has grown exponentially, positively impacting the home care packaging market.

Europe Home Care Packaging Industry Overview

The home care packaging market is competitive moderately fragmented, with the presence of several major players. In terms of market share, few of the major players currently dominate the market. These major players with a prominent share in the market are focusing on expanding their customer base across foreign countries. Some of the major players in the market are Amcor, Berry Global Inc., Constantia Flexibles, among others. These companies are leveraging on strategic collaborative initiatives to increase their market share and increase their profitability.

• June 2021- Amcor launched new machines that will produce ultra-clear and heat resistance films. The AmPrima line uses machine-direction orientation technology to produce films that can run at speeds that competitors are unable to match in a recycle-ready solution for the packaging purpose.

Europe Home Care Packaging Market Leaders

Europe Home Care Packaging Market News

• March 2021 - Dettol (Reckitt) announced the launch of a new program to help businesses raise hygiene standards when they reopen in partnership with CleanedUp, which is known to supply simple and easy to install sanitizing solutions. The new partnership will offer businesses access to hygiene products, freehand sanitizer or wipe dispensers, and enhanced cleaning training materials.
• May 2021 - Unilever's oral care brands, including Signal, Pepsodent, and Closeup, have announced plans to convert their entire global toothpaste portfolio to recyclable tubes by 2025. Unilever's oral care brands partnered with multiple global packaging manufacturers, including EPL (formerly Essel Propack), Amcor, Huhtamaki, among others.