Plastic Packaging Market in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, Forecast to 2019
Packaged Food and FMCG Industries to Capture Demand Growth
02-Mar-2016
Africa
Market Research
Research Overview
This Frost & Sullivan service provides an in depth analysis of the drivers, restraints, trends and forecasts in the plastic packaging market in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following market segments:
- Polyolefin (PO)
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Polystyrene (PS)
- Foams and thermosets
It also studies the following application segments:
- Food and beverages
- Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
- Industry
- Agriculture
Market Overview
Increased Packaged Food Consumption Enhances the Prospects of the Plastic Packaging Market
The overall raise in the per capita income, in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria has led to the increased consumption of packaged foods and FMCG products. This has had a direct bearing on the rapid growth of the plastic packaging market in the three countries. However, there are several diverse market forces influencing the future potential of plastics packaging in the three countries. For instance, in 2012, the Nigerian government removed subsidies on fuel, which raised the cost of plastics production. Once participants strategise to deal with the high labour costs and the inconsistent levels of raw material availability, they will be better positioned to make the most of the burgeoning market opportunities.
South Africa is the most self-dependent market with raw materials being produced locally, in contrast, Kenya is entirely reliant on imports, while Nigeria sources half its supplies from international distributors. Due to the import regulations and tariffs in Nigeria, its plastic packaging companies pay a much higher price for raw materials compared to the neighbouring countries. Developing strategic partnerships with the raw materials suppliers and enhancing recycling initiatives, will aid in lowering the expenditure of importing plastic resins.
Polyolefin is the highest revenue generating material segment in the total plastic packaging market in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. PET is the second largest consumed plastic resin after polyolefin and is likely to maintain its dominance in the market, due to its extensive usage in the food and beverages packaging.

Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Overview
- Competitor Overview
CEO’s Perspective
Market Scope
Market Definitions
Market Trends
Product and Material Trends
Application Trends
Market Segmentation
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Research Background
Research Methodology
Market Drivers
Market Restraints
Forecasts and Trends—Total Plastic Packaging Market
Forecast Assumptions
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast Discussion
Volume Forecast
Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type
Revenue Forecast by Material Type
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Material Type
South Africa Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Volume Forecast
Market Share—Supply Side
Competitive Environment—Demand Side
Top Market Participants—Demand Side
Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type
Revenue Forecast by Material Type
Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type
Volume Forecast by Material Type
Percent Volume Forecast by Application
Volume Forecast by Application
South African Plastic Packaging Market—Market Stage by Application
South African Plastic Packaging Market—Key Material Statistics
South African Ease of Doing Business
South African Supply Chain Structure
Kenya Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Volume Forecast
Competitive Environment—Demand Side
Top Market Participants—Demand Side
Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type
Revenue Forecast by Material Type
Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type
Volume Forecast by Material Type
Percent Volume Forecast by Application
Volume Forecast by Application
Kenyan Plastic Packaging Market—Market Stage by Application
Kenyan Plastic Packaging Market—Key Material Statistics
Kenyan Ease of Doing Business
Kenyan Supply Chain Structure
Nigeria Key Findings
Revenue Forecast
Volume Forecast
Market Share—Supply Side
Market Share Analysis—Supply Side
Competitive Environment—Demand Side
Top Market Participants—Demand Side
Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type
Revenue Forecast by Material Type
Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type
Volume Forecast by Material Type
Percent Volume Forecast by Application
Volume Forecast by Application
Nigerian Plastic Packaging Market—Market Stage by Application
Nigerian Plastic Packaging Market—Key Material Statistics
Nigerian Ease of Doing Business
Nigerian Supply Chain Structure
Conclusions
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Market Engineering Methodology
Additional Sources of Information on Packaging

- 1. HIS Market: Market Engineering Measurements, ASEAN and ANZ, 2014
- 2. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Key Market Drivers, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, 2015-2019
- 3. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Key Market Restraints, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria, 2015-2019
- 4. Plastic Packaging Market: Population Below Poverty Line, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014
- 5. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Market Engineering Measurements, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014
- 6. Plastic Packaging Market: Market Engineering Measurements, South Africa, 2014
- 7. Plastic Packaging Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top 3 Participants, South Africa, 2014
- 8. Plastic Packaging Market: Competitive Structure, South Africa, 2014
- 9. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, 2012–2019
- 10. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, 2012–2019
- 11. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Application, South Africa, 2012–2019
- 12. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Economic Indicators, Kenya, 2014
- 13. Plastic Packaging Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Kenya, 2014
- 14. Plastic Packaging Market: Competitive Structure, Kenya, 2014
- 15. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast by Material Type, Kenya, 2012–2019
- 16. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Material Type, Kenya, 2012–2019
- 17. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Application, Kenya, 2012–2019
- 18. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Economic Indicators, Nigeria, 2014
- 19. Plastic Packaging Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Nigeria, 2014
- 20. Plastic Packaging Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top Participants, Nigeria, 2014
- 21. Plastic Packaging Market: Competitive Structure, Nigeria, 2014
- 22. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast by Material Type, Nigeria, 2012–2019
- 23. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Material Type, Nigeria, 2012–2019
- 24. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Application, Nigeria, 2012–2019

- 1. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Market Engineering Measurements, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014
- 2. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue by Material Type, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014
- 3. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2019
- 4. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Application, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014
- 5. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Application, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2019
- 6. Plastic Packaging Market: Agriculture Sector Performance, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, 2010–2014
- 7. Plastic Packaging Market: Statutory Nominal Gross Monthly Wage, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria, 2011–2014
- 8. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Plastic Resin Supply, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014
- 9. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2012–2019
- 10. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2012–2019
- 11. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue by Material Type, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014
- 12. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2019
- 13. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2012–2019
- 14. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Economic Indicators, South Africa, 2014
- 15. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast, South Africa, 2012–2019
- 16. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast, South Africa, 2012–2019
- 17. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Participant, South Africa, 2014
- 18. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, 2014
- 19. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, 2019
- 20. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Material Type, South Africa, 2014
- 21. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, 2019
- 22. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Application, South Africa, 2014
- 23. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Application, South Africa, 2019
- 24. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast, Kenya, 2012–2019
- 25. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast, Kenya, 2012–2019
- 26. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue by Material Type, Kenya, 2014
- 27. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, Kenya, 2019
- 28. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Material Type, Kenya, 2014
- 29. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type, Kenya, 2019
- 30. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Application, Kenya, 2014
- 31. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Application, Kenya, 2019
- 32. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast, Nigeria, 2012–2019
- 33. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast, Nigeria, 2012–2019
- 34. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Participant, Nigeria, 2014
- 35. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue by Material Type, Nigeria, 2014
- 36. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, Nigeria, 2019
- 37. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Material Type, Nigeria, 2014
- 38. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type, Nigeria, 2019
- 39. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Application, Nigeria, 2014
- 40. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Application, Nigeria, 2019
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- Polyolefin (PO)
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Polystyrene (PS)
- Foams and thermosets
It also studies the following application segments:
- Food and beverages
- Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
- Industry
- Agriculture
Market Overview
Increased Packaged Food Consumption Enhances the Prospects of the Plastic Packaging Market
The overall raise in the per capita income, in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria has led to the increased consumption of packaged foods and FMCG products. This has had a direct bearing on the rapid growth of the plastic packaging market in the three countries. However, there are several diverse market forces influencing the future potential of plastics packaging in the three countries. For instance, in 2012, the Nigerian government removed subsidies on fuel, which raised the cost of plastics production. Once participants strategise to deal with the high labour costs and the inconsistent levels of raw material availability, they will be better positioned to make the most of the burgeoning market opportunities.
South Africa is the most self-dependent market with raw materials being produced locally, in contrast, Kenya is entirely reliant on imports, while Nigeria sources half its supplies from international distributors. Due to the import regulations and tariffs in Nigeria, its plastic packaging companies pay a much higher price for raw materials compared to the neighbouring countries. Developing strategic partnerships with the raw materials suppliers and enhancing recycling initiatives, will aid in lowering the expenditure of importing plastic resins.
Polyolefin is the highest revenue generating material segment in the total plastic packaging market in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. PET is the second largest consumed plastic resin after polyolefin and is likely to maintain its dominance in the market, due to its extensive usage in the food and beverages packaging.
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Table of Contents | | Executive Summary ~ || Key Findings ~ || Market Engineering Measurements~ ||| Market Overview~ ||| Competitor Overview~ || CEO’s Perspective~ | Market Overview~ || Market Scope~ || Market Definitions~ || Market Trends~ || Product and Material Trends~ || Application Trends~ || Market Segmentation~ | Research Scope, Objectives, Background, and Methodology~ || Research Scope~ || Research Aims and Objectives~ || Research Background~ || Research Methodology~ | Drivers and Restraints—Total Plastic Packaging Market~ || Market Drivers~ ||| The growth of packaged food~ ||| Greater demand for plastic packaging from the growing retail sector~ ||| The shift to plastics from glass and tin~ ||| Growth of the agriculture sector~ || Market Restraints~ ||| Rising labour costs~ ||| Low raw material availability~ ||| Limited spending on packaged goods by low income population~ || Forecasts and Trends—Total Plastic Packaging Market~ || Forecast Assumptions~ || Revenue Forecast~ || Revenue Forecast Discussion~ || Volume Forecast~ || Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type~ || Revenue Forecast by Material Type~ || Revenue Forecast Discussion by Material Type~ | South Africa~ || South Africa Key Findings~ || Revenue Forecast~ || Volume Forecast~ | South Africa—Competitive Environment~ || Market Share—Supply Side~ || Competitive Environment—Demand Side~ || Top Market Participants—Demand Side~ ||| Astrapak Limited~ ||| Nampak Ltd.~ ||| Polyoak Packaging (Pty) Ltd~ ||| Mpact Plastic Containers (Pty) Ltd~ ||| Transpaco Limited~ | South Africa—Segment Forecast~ || Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type~ || Revenue Forecast by Material Type~ || Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type~ || Volume Forecast by Material Type~ || Percent Volume Forecast by Application~ || Volume Forecast by Application~ | South Africa—Market Structure~ || South African Plastic Packaging Market—Market Stage by Application~ || South African Plastic Packaging Market—Key Material Statistics~ || South African Ease of Doing Business~ || South African Supply Chain Structure~ | Kenya~ || Kenya Key Findings~ || Revenue Forecast~ || Volume Forecast~ | Kenya—Competitive Environment~ || Competitive Environment—Demand Side~ || Top Market Participants—Demand Side~ ||| Sumaria Industries Limited~ ||| General Plastics Ltd~ ||| Statpack Industries Ltd~ ||| Techpak Industries Limited~ ||| Uni-plastics Ltd~ | Kenya—Segment Forecast~ || Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type~ || Revenue Forecast by Material Type~ || Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type~ || Volume Forecast by Material Type~ || Percent Volume Forecast by Application~ || Volume Forecast by Application~ | Kenya—Market Structure~ || Kenyan Plastic Packaging Market—Market Stage by Application~ || Kenyan Plastic Packaging Market—Key Material Statistics~ || Kenyan Ease of Doing Business~ || Kenyan Supply Chain Structure~ | Nigeria~ || Nigeria Key Findings~ || Revenue Forecast~ || Volume Forecast~ | Nigeria—Competitive Environment~ || Market Share—Supply Side~ || Market Share Analysis—Supply Side~ || Competitive Environment—Demand Side~ || Top Market Participants—Demand Side~ ||| Leoplast Industry Limited~ ||| Nosak Plastics Ltd~ ||| Sonnex Packaging Nigeria Ltd.~ ||| MACE Nigeria Limited~ ||| Nampak Nigeria Ltd~ | Nigeria—Segment Forecast~ || Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type~ || Revenue Forecast by Material Type~ || Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type~ || Volume Forecast by Material Type~ || Percent Volume Forecast by Application~ || Volume Forecast by Application~ | Nigeria—Market Structure~ || Nigerian Plastic Packaging Market—Market Stage by Application~ || Nigerian Plastic Packaging Market—Key Material Statistics~ || Nigerian Ease of Doing Business~ || Nigerian Supply Chain Structure~ | The Last Word~ || Conclusions~ || The Last Word—3 Big Predictions~ || Legal Disclaimer~ | Appendix~ || Market Engineering Methodology~ || Additional Sources of Information on Packaging~ ||| Future of the Chemicals Industry in Africa~ ||| Key Growth Opportunities in the Industrial Adhesives Market in South Africa and Kenya~ ||| Overview of the Plastics Market in Sub-Saharan Africa~ ||| Analysis of the Commodity Plastics Market in South Africa~ |
List of Charts and Figures | 1. HIS Market: Market Engineering Measurements, ASEAN and ANZ, 2014~ 2. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Key Market Drivers, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, 2015-2019~ 3. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Key Market Restraints, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria, 2015-2019~ 4. Plastic Packaging Market: Population Below Poverty Line, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014~ 5. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Market Engineering Measurements, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014~ 6. Plastic Packaging Market: Market Engineering Measurements, South Africa, 2014~ 7. Plastic Packaging Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top 3 Participants, South Africa, 2014~ 8. Plastic Packaging Market: Competitive Structure, South Africa, 2014~ 9. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, 2012–2019~ 10. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, 2012–2019~ 11. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Application, South Africa, 2012–2019~ 12. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Economic Indicators, Kenya, 2014~ 13. Plastic Packaging Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Kenya, 2014~ 14. Plastic Packaging Market: Competitive Structure, Kenya, 2014~ 15. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast by Material Type, Kenya, 2012–2019~ 16. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Material Type, Kenya, 2012–2019~ 17. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Application, Kenya, 2012–2019~ 18. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Economic Indicators, Nigeria, 2014~ 19. Plastic Packaging Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Nigeria, 2014~ 20. Plastic Packaging Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top Participants, Nigeria, 2014~ 21. Plastic Packaging Market: Competitive Structure, Nigeria, 2014~ 22. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast by Material Type, Nigeria, 2012–2019~ 23. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Material Type, Nigeria, 2012–2019~ 24. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast by Application, Nigeria, 2012–2019~| 1. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Market Engineering Measurements, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014~ 2. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue by Material Type, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014~ 3. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2019~ 4. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Application, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014~ 5. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Application, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2019~ 6. Plastic Packaging Market: Agriculture Sector Performance, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, 2010–2014~ 7. Plastic Packaging Market: Statutory Nominal Gross Monthly Wage, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria, 2011–2014~ 8. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Plastic Resin Supply, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014~ 9. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2012–2019~ 10. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2012–2019~ 11. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue by Material Type, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2014~ 12. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2019~ 13. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2012–2019~ 14. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Economic Indicators, South Africa, 2014~ 15. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast, South Africa, 2012–2019~ 16. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast, South Africa, 2012–2019~ 17. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Participant, South Africa, 2014~ 18. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, 2014~ 19. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, 2019~ 20. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Material Type, South Africa, 2014~ 21. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type, South Africa, 2019~ 22. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Application, South Africa, 2014~ 23. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Application, South Africa, 2019~ 24. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast, Kenya, 2012–2019~ 25. Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast, Kenya, 2012–2019~ 26. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue by Material Type, Kenya, 2014~ 27. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, Kenya, 2019~ 28. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Material Type, Kenya, 2014~ 29. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type, Kenya, 2019~ 30. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Application, Kenya, 2014~ 31. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Application, Kenya, 2019~ 32. Plastic Packaging Market: Revenue Forecast, Nigeria, 2012–2019~ 33. Total Plastic Packaging Market: Volume Forecast, Nigeria, 2012–2019~ 34. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Participant, Nigeria, 2014~ 35. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue by Material Type, Nigeria, 2014~ 36. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Material Type, Nigeria, 2019~ 37. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Material Type, Nigeria, 2014~ 38. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Material Type, Nigeria, 2019~ 39. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume by Application, Nigeria, 2014~ 40. Plastic Packaging Market: Percent Volume Forecast by Application, Nigeria, 2019~ |
Author | Abhishek Sonawane |
Industries | Chemicals and Materials |
WIP Number | MB44-01-00-00-00 |
Keyword 1 | Plastic Packaging |
Keyword 2 | Plastic Packaging in South Africa |
Keyword 3 | Plastic Packaging in Kenya |
Is Prebook | No |