2016-08-04 09:17:20

Cosmetic Industry Packaging Trends at PACK EXPO International

2016-08-04 09:17:20

For the solutions necessary to respond to trends, consumer shifts and industry challenges, personal care industry professionals can look to PACK EXPO International and co-located Pharma EXPO, taking place November 6-9 at McCormick Place in Chicago. More than 900 of the shows’ 2,300+ exhibitors will be showcasing solutions specifically for cosmetics and toiletries.

Even more exciting, these shows offer the chance to discover technologies from other industries with potential applications for personal care products. At Pharma EXPO, for example, innovations that have emerged in healthcare packaging could provide the key to differentiating a cosmetic product.

With the vast variety of designs, containers, materials and technologies on display, attendees can take away great ideas for packaging innovations in line—or ahead of—today’s industry trends. 

Six Trends to Watch

A 2015 Personal Care Market Assessment from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, predicted 5.5% annual growth for the global personal care packaging market through 2019. Where can you expect to see the bulk of that growth?

One Word: Plastic

Plastic is the most popular for personal care packaging, accounting for 61% of materials used, and growing 12% by 2019.

Lipstick Legacy

If you’re looking for innovation, change and growth, look at the highly competitive cosmetics market. More than ever, competing companies are trying interesting new designs and formats in their quest to stand out on the shelves and appeal to new customers. Case in point: one-handed lipstick tubes.

Not in Kansas Anymore

Developing markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America are expected to see faster growth rates in cosmetics than well-developed markets such as North America and Europe. Globalization remains a driving force.

Bottles Are Big

Bottles currently account for 30% of the personal care market and are expected to grow an additional 28% through 2019, making them the most commonly used container format.

Man Up

Men’s personal care products continue to grow—as does packaging designed specifically with men in mind.

Less Is More

As consumers’ demand for convenience has led to a surge in smaller, more portable packages, brand owners are seeking ways to reduce waste by using less packaging overall. Consumer demand is also pushing personal care companies to focus on sustainability. 

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