Inflation impact on the packaging market.

GlobalData analysts highlighted global inflation as a key trend set to impact the packaging industry. The data showed that 55% of global consumers are extremely concerned about the impact of inflation on their household budget. Analysts say that consumers are seeking cheaper alternatives which is affecting sales and manufacturers have to decide whether or not to absorb the costs or pass them on to the consumer.

2022 was seen as a perfect storm due to global disruptions such as climate change, Covid-19, war and geopolitical barriers. GlobalData analysts stated that volatility in prices has been difficult for businesses to manage and that global supply chain issues have risen a lot since 2022. The industry has seen that shorter global supply chains and increased localisation are gaining popularity to combat rising energy prices and storage.

通貨膨脹對包裝市場的影響。GlobalData 分析師強調，全球通脹是影響包裝行業的一個關鍵趨勢。 數據顯示，55%的全球消費者極其擔心通脹對其家庭預算的影響。 分析師表示，消費者正在尋求更便宜的替代品，這影響了銷售，製造商必須決定是否承擔成本或將其轉嫁給消費者。

由於氣候變化、Covid-19、戰爭和地緣政治障礙等全球性破壞，2022 年被視為一場完美風暴。 GlobalData分析師表示，價格波動對企業來說一直難以管理，而且自2022年以來全球供應鏈問題大量增加。業界已經看到，為了應對能源價格和存儲價格上漲，縮短全球供應鍊和加強本地化越來越受歡迎。

Source: packaging-gateway.com