Printing & Packaging

In the printing and packaging vertical, we have extensive research and consulting experience. We have conducted several market research studies on various forms of packaging and have gained knowledge of the entire value chain. In the printing sector, we have carried out many studies on the publishing printing and package printing markets for both domestic and international clients. We also have produced global reports on printing and packaging markets for international publishers.

Printing & packaging

Printed paper board cartons and liquid cartons

Metal packaging (tinplate & aluminium)

Caps and closures (metal and plastic)

Coatings and lacquers

Flexible packaging

Printing Industry in India

Labels (Paper and film)

Glass packaging

Rigid plastic packaging

Bulk/ transit packaging

Offset printing machinery

Printing inks

MCG has undertaken detailed market studies on food processing and packaging machinery in India covering

Form Fill Seal Machines

Flow over wrapping/ pillow packing machines

Fillers (Dosers)

Blister packaging & capsule filling machines

Strapping/ cartoning machines

Dairy machinery

Frozen food machinery

Beverages machinery

In addition, we have also conducted market research on packaging raw materials including paper, tinplate, coatings, sealants and so on. We have experience in handling research for new products as well as for technically complex products.

  • Undertook a detailed assessment of dynamics of cement packaging in India (for an Austria based client)
  • Market analysis and expansion strategy in India on Metal can packaging market (for an Indian client)
  • Market research and entry strategy in India on Flexible packaging market (for a US based client)
  • Diversification & strategy consulting in India for paperboard printed cartons, labels and flexible packaging (for a leading Indian print house)
  • All India assessment of market potential for paperboard packaging and develop a “Go to Market” strategy (for a leading manufacturer of paperboard in India)
  • A study of the Glass container market with a focus on clear glass and borosilicate (Type 1) glass bottles (for an Indian client)
  • Detailed assessment of the market for printed folding cartons in UAE and analyse the export potential for printed folding cartons from India (for an Indina client)
  • Detailed assessment of Tinplate market in select countries in Middle East (for a leading steel processing company based in Saudi Arabia)
  • Assessment of market potential for metal can components in GCC countries (for an Indian client)
  • A study of package strapping market (metal & PET strapping) in Saudi Arabia (for an international firm)
  • Market analysis on packaging machinery in India (for a German Industry association)

MCG analysed and produced content for over 30 global reports on the global printing & packaging markets for a European publisher, covering many of the packaging products and substrates

MCG has also published four independent reports on the Consumer packaging markets in India. The first edition was published in 2013, and the subsequent ones in 2016 and 2020. The latest edition has been published in July 2023.

  • Undertook a detailed assessment of dynamics of cement packaging in India for an Austria based global packaging major.
  • Market analysis and expansion strategy in India: Metal can packaging market for a leading Indian metal package manufacturer.
  • Market research and entry strategy in India: Flexible packaging market for a US based multinational .
  • Market analysis and research on in India: Packaging machinery for a German Industry association.
  • Diversification & strategy consulting in India: For a leading Indian print house analysed the market for paperboard printed cartons, labels and flexible packaging, and recommended a strategic direction .
  • A leading manufacturer of paperboard commissioned MCG on a detailed all India assessment of market potential and to further develop a “Go to Market” strategy.
  • A study of the Glass container market with a focus on clear glass and borosilicate (Type 1) glass bottles.
  • MCG undertook a detailed assessment of the market for printed folding cartons in UAE as a part of a research assignment to assess the export potential for printed folding cartons from India.
  • MCG undertook a detailed assessment for the market for Tinplate in select countries in Middle East for a leading steel processing company based in Saudi Arabia.
  • A leading metal can packaging company in India commissioned MCG to assess the potential for metal can components in GCC countries.
  • MCG undertook a study of package strapping (metal & PET strapping) in Saudi Arabia for an international firm.