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The economic impact of COVID-19 in 2020 has pushed the UK into a deep recession, with GDP contracting by 7% compared to its 2019 1% rise. Private final consumption, which also rose by 1% in 2019, has dropped by 12% in 2020, and unemployment has grown. With reduced purchasing power and increased economic caution amid intense and persistent uncertainty, consumers are shifting towards bigger formats and multipacks in several areas, as they seek to save money where they can.
Euromonitor International's Packaging in United Kingdom 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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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COVID-19 impact on packaging
COVID-19 country impact
Convenience-related developments in food packaging lead to growing demand for smaller pack sizes in 2019
Sustainable packaging gains ground in soft drinks and hot drinks in 2019, as brands rush to highlight their ecological credentials in response to rising consumer demand
Wine players show greater interest in metal packaging formats in 2019
Shift towards sustainability in beauty and personal care packaging gathers pace, as refillables and reusables challenge the dominance of recycling trend
Development of more concentrated formulations sees downsizing in home care packaging in 2019
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
Free-from claims come under tighter control, charge on plastic bags will set to double, and Defra announces new waste recycling targets
Proposed plastics tax piles on the pressure for packaging producers
New Environment Bill hailed as ground breaking, and Lib Dem MP returns to Plastics Pollution Bill to push tighter controls over single-use plastics
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Packaging producers subject to specific waste management requirements, while high proportion of UK consumers recycle regularly
Beverages players accelerate shift towards sustainability through new packaging designs and waste recovery projects
Innovative approaches in packaging development support green movement
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in United Kingdom: 2017/2017/2018 and Targets for 2020