GITNUXREPORT 2026

Consumer Products Industry Statistics

The global consumer products market is large, growing steadily, and evolving with a focus on value and sustainability.

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72% of global consumers prefer sustainable brands, willing to pay 9.7% premium on average

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81% of U.S. shoppers switched brands due to price in 2023

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65% of millennials prioritize health claims on CPG packaging

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Gen Z spends 20% more on eco-friendly CPG products

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55% of consumers read ingredient lists before buying CPG, up from 48% in 2021

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Online grocery shopping frequency increased to 2.3 times/month per U.S. household in 2023

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47% of consumers tried new CPG brands in 2023 due to social media influence

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Plant-based food purchases grew 27% among U.S. consumers in 2023

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62% of European shoppers avoid plastic packaging in CPG

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Loyalty to CPG brands dropped to 52% globally in 2023 from 60% pre-pandemic

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78% of parents seek allergen-free labels on baby CPG products

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U.S. Hispanic consumers over-index 25% on value-oriented CPG purchases

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41% of consumers use AI recommendations for CPG shopping in 2023

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Subscription services for CPG adopted by 35% of urban millennials

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69% of consumers influenced by TikTok for beauty CPG buys

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Impulse CPG purchases at checkout rose 15% with digital payments

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58% of Boomers prefer in-store CPG sampling over online

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Female consumers drive 75% of household CPG decisions globally

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64% shop CPG based on ethical sourcing claims

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Low-income households cut CPG spending by 8% in 2023 inflation

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73% of consumers scan QR codes on CPG for more info

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Pet owners spend 12% more on premium CPG pet food

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56% delay CPG purchases waiting for discounts

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Urban consumers buy 22% more organic CPG than rural

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49% influenced by influencer endorsements for CPG

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Global consumer products market size reached $2.1 trillion in 2023, with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2018-2023

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U.S. consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry sales hit $620 billion in 2022, up 7.4% YoY

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Asia-Pacific region accounted for 42% of global CPG market share in 2023, driven by population growth

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Projected global CPG market to grow to $2.5 trillion by 2027 at 3.8% CAGR

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European CPG market valued at $550 billion in 2023, with 2.1% growth amid inflation

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Online CPG sales grew 15% YoY to $120 billion globally in 2023

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Private label CPG products market expanded to $260 billion in 2023, 8% growth

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Beauty and personal care segment in CPG reached $580 billion globally in 2023, CAGR 5.1%

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Household products CPG market at $280 billion in 2022, projected 4% CAGR to 2028

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Food and beverage CPG dominated with 55% market share worth $1.15 trillion in 2023

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Latin America CPG market grew 6.5% to $180 billion in 2023 despite economic challenges

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Premium CPG segment surged 12% to $450 billion globally in 2023

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Middle East & Africa CPG market at $150 billion in 2023, 5.2% CAGR forecast

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Health & wellness CPG market valued $900 billion in 2023, 7% growth YoY

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Sustainable CPG products market reached $220 billion in 2023, 10% CAGR

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North America CPG e-commerce penetration at 18% of total sales in 2023

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Global baby care products market $140 billion in 2023, 4.8% CAGR to 2030

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Oral care CPG segment $45 billion in U.S. alone in 2023

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Fabric care products global market $130 billion in 2023

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Pet care CPG market exploded to $230 billion globally in 2023, 6.5% growth

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Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs CPG $180 billion worldwide in 2023

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Confectionery CPG market $220 billion in 2023, 3.9% CAGR forecast

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Global tobacco products market $900 billion in 2023 despite regulations

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Dairy products CPG $950 billion globally in 2023

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Non-alcoholic beverages CPG $1.2 trillion in 2023

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Global apparel and footwear CPG $1.7 trillion in 2023

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Home care products market $600 billion in 2023, 5% growth

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Fragrances CPG segment $52 billion globally in 2023

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Global snacks market in CPG $500 billion in 2023, 5.2% CAGR

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U.S. CPG inflation-adjusted growth was 1.2% in 2023

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Food CPG segment held 52% of global market in 2023

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Personal care products 22% share, $460 billion in 2023

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Household care 14% market share, $290 billion globally 2023

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Beverages 18% of CPG, led by non-alcoholic at $1.1 trillion

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Health & beauty aids 12%, OTC drugs $170 billion in 2023

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Snacks & confectionery 11% share, $480 billion 2023

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Dairy products 9%, plant-based alternatives 15% growth within

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Oral care 4%, electric toothbrushes 25% sub-segment growth

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Baby care 5%, diapers dominant at $70 billion

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Pet products 7%, premium food 40% of sales

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Fabric care 6%, laundry detergents $80 billion leader

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Hair care 3.5%, natural products 30% share

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Skin care 8% within beauty, $180 billion 2023

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Fragrances 2%, prestige segment 55% growth

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OTC pharmaceuticals analgesics 35% sub-share

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Cleaning wipes household 20% CAGR in hygiene segment

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Energy drinks beverages 28% growth within segment

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Functional foods health segment 12% share

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Men's grooming personal care 15% rising share

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Vegan cosmetics beauty 8% penetration 2023

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Paper towels household 25% of tissue market

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Probiotic dairy 22% growth in yogurt sub-segment

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E-cigarettes tobacco alternatives 18% segment share

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Meal kits ready-to-eat 10% food segment

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Natural deodorants personal care 12% share

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Smart home cleaning devices 5% household emerging

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Procter & Gamble reported $82 billion in net sales for FY2023, up 1% YoY

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Unilever's total turnover €60.1 billion in 2023, down 0.8% YoY due to divestitures

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Nestlé net sales CHF 93 billion in 2023, organic growth 7.2%

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Colgate-Palmolive global net sales $19.5 billion in 2023, up 10.1% YoY

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Kimberly-Clark sales $20.4 billion in 2023, 2% organic growth

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Reckitt Benckiser net revenue £14.6 billion in 2023, like-for-like 6.5% growth

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Estée Lauder net sales $15.9 billion FY2023, down 8% YoY

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L'Oréal worldwide sales €41.2 billion in 2023, +10.5% like-for-like

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PepsiCo net revenue $91.5 billion in 2023, up 6.7% YoY

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Coca-Cola net revenues $45.8 billion in 2023, +6% YoY

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Mondelez International net revenues $36 billion in 2023, +11.2% YoY

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General Mills net sales $20.1 billion FY2024, flat YoY

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Kellogg Co. net sales $15.3 billion in 2023, +1.9% YoY

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Clorox net sales $7.4 billion FY2023, +4.9% YoY

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Coty Inc. net revenues $5.6 billion FY2023, -2% YoY

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Henkel sales €21.3 billion in 2023, organic +2.4%

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Symrise sales €4.7 billion in 2023, +8.5% YoY

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Edgewell Personal Care net sales $2.2 billion FY2023, -1.6% YoY

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U.S. CPG retail sales through supermarkets reached $300 billion in 2023

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E-commerce CPG sales in Europe $80 billion in 2023, 12% growth

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Amazon captured 38% of U.S. CPG online sales in 2023

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Private label sales accounted for 18% of total CPG revenue in U.S. 2023

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Walmart U.S. CPG sales $250 billion in FY2023

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Costco CPG sales exceeded $100 billion in FY2023

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Dollar General CPG category sales $20 billion in FY2023

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Global CPG advertising spend $250 billion in 2023

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Nielsen measured U.S. CPG dollar sales growth at 4.3% for 2023

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IRI reports CPG sales volume down 1.5% in U.S. 2023 despite price hikes

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Kantar Worldpanel: UK grocery CPG sales £200 billion in 2023

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China CPG retail sales RMB 12 trillion in 2023

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India FMCG market revenue INR 5.3 trillion in FY2023

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Brazil CPG sales BRL 800 billion in 2023

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Australia CPG sector revenue AUD 120 billion in 2023

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68% of CPG companies set net-zero emissions targets by 2050

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Recyclable packaging used in 45% of global CPG products in 2023, up from 30% in 2020

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Water usage in CPG manufacturing reduced 25% industry-wide since 2015

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52% consumer demand drove CPG sustainable sourcing to 60% of ingredients

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Plastic packaging reduction goal met by 35% of top CPG firms, 12% less virgin plastic

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Renewable energy powers 40% of CPG factories globally in 2023

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Carbon footprint labeling on 22% of CPG products in Europe 2023

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Organic ingredients in 28% of food CPG, up 15% YoY

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Zero-waste packaging initiatives cover 18% of beauty CPG sales

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Fair trade certified CPG products sales $12 billion in 2023

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CPG supply chain deforestation-free commitments by 75% of majors

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Biodegradable materials in 15% household CPG cleaners

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CPG Scope 3 emissions reporting by 88% of largest firms in 2023

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Regenerative agriculture adopted by 20% of crop-based CPG ingredients

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90% reduction in food waste targeted by 40% CPG companies by 2030

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Recycled content in PET bottles reached 30% average for beverage CPG

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Ethical labor audits cover 65% of CPG supply chains

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Solar-powered CPG distribution centers at 12% globally

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Biodiversity impact assessments by 25% of agribusiness CPG

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Compostable packaging in 10% snack CPG wrappers 2023

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CPG water stewardship programs saved 2.5 billion liters annually

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Vegan certifications on 35% plant-based CPG labels

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GHG emissions down 18% per ton of CPG production since 2010

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Circular economy models in 22% CPG packaging return schemes

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Sustainable palm oil usage 92% RSPO-certified in CPG

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Energy-efficient appliances in CPG homes influence 40% product design

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55% of CPG firms achieved B Corp certification progress

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Microplastic-free claims on 8% personal care CPG

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Carbon-neutral shipping for 15% e-commerce CPG orders

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75% reduction in Scope 1 emissions targeted by Unilever by 2030

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Written by Felix Zimmermann·Edited by Karl Becker·Fact-checked by Jonathan Hale

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Mar 31, 2026·Next review: Oct 2026

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While navigating a world where consumer spending habits are evolving at a dizzying pace, the global consumer products industry not only survived but thrived, swelling to a staggering $2.1 trillion market in 2023—a testament to its remarkable resilience and adaptability.

Key Takeaways

Global consumer products market size reached $2.1 trillion in 2023, with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2018-2023
U.S. consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry sales hit $620 billion in 2022, up 7.4% YoY
Asia-Pacific region accounted for 42% of global CPG market share in 2023, driven by population growth
Procter & Gamble reported $82 billion in net sales for FY2023, up 1% YoY
Unilever's total turnover €60.1 billion in 2023, down 0.8% YoY due to divestitures
Nestlé net sales CHF 93 billion in 2023, organic growth 7.2%
72% of global consumers prefer sustainable brands, willing to pay 9.7% premium on average
81% of U.S. shoppers switched brands due to price in 2023
65% of millennials prioritize health claims on CPG packaging
Food CPG segment held 52% of global market in 2023
Personal care products 22% share, $460 billion in 2023
Household care 14% market share, $290 billion globally 2023
68% of CPG companies set net-zero emissions targets by 2050
Recyclable packaging used in 45% of global CPG products in 2023, up from 30% in 2020
Water usage in CPG manufacturing reduced 25% industry-wide since 2015

The global consumer products market is large, growing steadily, and evolving with a focus on value and sustainability.

Consumer Behavior

172% of global consumers prefer sustainable brands, willing to pay 9.7% premium on average

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281% of U.S. shoppers switched brands due to price in 2023

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365% of millennials prioritize health claims on CPG packaging

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4Gen Z spends 20% more on eco-friendly CPG products

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555% of consumers read ingredient lists before buying CPG, up from 48% in 2021

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6Online grocery shopping frequency increased to 2.3 times/month per U.S. household in 2023

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747% of consumers tried new CPG brands in 2023 due to social media influence

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8Plant-based food purchases grew 27% among U.S. consumers in 2023

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962% of European shoppers avoid plastic packaging in CPG

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10Loyalty to CPG brands dropped to 52% globally in 2023 from 60% pre-pandemic

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1178% of parents seek allergen-free labels on baby CPG products

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12U.S. Hispanic consumers over-index 25% on value-oriented CPG purchases

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1341% of consumers use AI recommendations for CPG shopping in 2023

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14Subscription services for CPG adopted by 35% of urban millennials

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1569% of consumers influenced by TikTok for beauty CPG buys

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16Impulse CPG purchases at checkout rose 15% with digital payments

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1758% of Boomers prefer in-store CPG sampling over online

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18Female consumers drive 75% of household CPG decisions globally

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1964% shop CPG based on ethical sourcing claims

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20Low-income households cut CPG spending by 8% in 2023 inflation

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2173% of consumers scan QR codes on CPG for more info

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22Pet owners spend 12% more on premium CPG pet food

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2356% delay CPG purchases waiting for discounts

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24Urban consumers buy 22% more organic CPG than rural

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2549% influenced by influencer endorsements for CPG

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Consumer Behavior Interpretation

Today’s consumer is a walking paradox, simultaneously demanding sustainability and a fair price, guided by ethics and algorithms, yet still swiping on impulse while waiting for a coupon.

Market Size & Growth

1Global consumer products market size reached $2.1 trillion in 2023, with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2018-2023

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2U.S. consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry sales hit $620 billion in 2022, up 7.4% YoY

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3Asia-Pacific region accounted for 42% of global CPG market share in 2023, driven by population growth

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4Projected global CPG market to grow to $2.5 trillion by 2027 at 3.8% CAGR

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5European CPG market valued at $550 billion in 2023, with 2.1% growth amid inflation

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6Online CPG sales grew 15% YoY to $120 billion globally in 2023

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7Private label CPG products market expanded to $260 billion in 2023, 8% growth

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8Beauty and personal care segment in CPG reached $580 billion globally in 2023, CAGR 5.1%

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9Household products CPG market at $280 billion in 2022, projected 4% CAGR to 2028

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10Food and beverage CPG dominated with 55% market share worth $1.15 trillion in 2023

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11Latin America CPG market grew 6.5% to $180 billion in 2023 despite economic challenges

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12Premium CPG segment surged 12% to $450 billion globally in 2023

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13Middle East & Africa CPG market at $150 billion in 2023, 5.2% CAGR forecast

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14Health & wellness CPG market valued $900 billion in 2023, 7% growth YoY

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15Sustainable CPG products market reached $220 billion in 2023, 10% CAGR

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16North America CPG e-commerce penetration at 18% of total sales in 2023

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17Global baby care products market $140 billion in 2023, 4.8% CAGR to 2030

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18Oral care CPG segment $45 billion in U.S. alone in 2023

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19Fabric care products global market $130 billion in 2023

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20Pet care CPG market exploded to $230 billion globally in 2023, 6.5% growth

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21Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs CPG $180 billion worldwide in 2023

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22Confectionery CPG market $220 billion in 2023, 3.9% CAGR forecast

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23Global tobacco products market $900 billion in 2023 despite regulations

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24Dairy products CPG $950 billion globally in 2023

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25Non-alcoholic beverages CPG $1.2 trillion in 2023

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26Global apparel and footwear CPG $1.7 trillion in 2023

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27Home care products market $600 billion in 2023, 5% growth

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28Fragrances CPG segment $52 billion globally in 2023

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29Global snacks market in CPG $500 billion in 2023, 5.2% CAGR

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30U.S. CPG inflation-adjusted growth was 1.2% in 2023

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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

For all the talk of economic uncertainty, the data reveals a stubbornly optimistic truth: while our wallets are being squeezed by inflation and shifting channels, humanity's collective appetite for everything from pet food to prestige beauty—and our willingness to splurge on health, convenience, and a bit of indulgence—keeps this two-trillion-dollar beast lumbering steadily forward.

Product Segments

1Food CPG segment held 52% of global market in 2023

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2Personal care products 22% share, $460 billion in 2023

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3Household care 14% market share, $290 billion globally 2023

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4Beverages 18% of CPG, led by non-alcoholic at $1.1 trillion

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5Health & beauty aids 12%, OTC drugs $170 billion in 2023

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6Snacks & confectionery 11% share, $480 billion 2023

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7Dairy products 9%, plant-based alternatives 15% growth within

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8Oral care 4%, electric toothbrushes 25% sub-segment growth

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9Baby care 5%, diapers dominant at $70 billion

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10Pet products 7%, premium food 40% of sales

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11Fabric care 6%, laundry detergents $80 billion leader

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12Hair care 3.5%, natural products 30% share

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13Skin care 8% within beauty, $180 billion 2023

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14Fragrances 2%, prestige segment 55% growth

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15OTC pharmaceuticals analgesics 35% sub-share

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16Cleaning wipes household 20% CAGR in hygiene segment

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17Energy drinks beverages 28% growth within segment

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18Functional foods health segment 12% share

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19Men's grooming personal care 15% rising share

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20Vegan cosmetics beauty 8% penetration 2023

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21Paper towels household 25% of tissue market

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22Probiotic dairy 22% growth in yogurt sub-segment

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23E-cigarettes tobacco alternatives 18% segment share

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24Meal kits ready-to-eat 10% food segment

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25Natural deodorants personal care 12% share

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26Smart home cleaning devices 5% household emerging

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Product Segments Interpretation

The world's shopping cart reveals our priorities: we are a species obsessed with feeding ourselves, sprucing ourselves up, and cleaning up after ourselves, all while increasingly demanding that everything—from our yogurt to our dog's dinner—be smarter, healthier, or more ethically sourced.

Revenue & Sales

1Procter & Gamble reported $82 billion in net sales for FY2023, up 1% YoY

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2Unilever's total turnover €60.1 billion in 2023, down 0.8% YoY due to divestitures

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3Nestlé net sales CHF 93 billion in 2023, organic growth 7.2%

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4Colgate-Palmolive global net sales $19.5 billion in 2023, up 10.1% YoY

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5Kimberly-Clark sales $20.4 billion in 2023, 2% organic growth

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6Reckitt Benckiser net revenue £14.6 billion in 2023, like-for-like 6.5% growth

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7Estée Lauder net sales $15.9 billion FY2023, down 8% YoY

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8L'Oréal worldwide sales €41.2 billion in 2023, +10.5% like-for-like

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9PepsiCo net revenue $91.5 billion in 2023, up 6.7% YoY

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10Coca-Cola net revenues $45.8 billion in 2023, +6% YoY

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11Mondelez International net revenues $36 billion in 2023, +11.2% YoY

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12General Mills net sales $20.1 billion FY2024, flat YoY

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13Kellogg Co. net sales $15.3 billion in 2023, +1.9% YoY

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14Clorox net sales $7.4 billion FY2023, +4.9% YoY

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15Coty Inc. net revenues $5.6 billion FY2023, -2% YoY

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16Henkel sales €21.3 billion in 2023, organic +2.4%

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17Symrise sales €4.7 billion in 2023, +8.5% YoY

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18Edgewell Personal Care net sales $2.2 billion FY2023, -1.6% YoY

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19U.S. CPG retail sales through supermarkets reached $300 billion in 2023

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20E-commerce CPG sales in Europe $80 billion in 2023, 12% growth

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21Amazon captured 38% of U.S. CPG online sales in 2023

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22Private label sales accounted for 18% of total CPG revenue in U.S. 2023

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23Walmart U.S. CPG sales $250 billion in FY2023

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24Costco CPG sales exceeded $100 billion in FY2023

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25Dollar General CPG category sales $20 billion in FY2023

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26Global CPG advertising spend $250 billion in 2023

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27Nielsen measured U.S. CPG dollar sales growth at 4.3% for 2023

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28IRI reports CPG sales volume down 1.5% in U.S. 2023 despite price hikes

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29Kantar Worldpanel: UK grocery CPG sales £200 billion in 2023

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30China CPG retail sales RMB 12 trillion in 2023

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31India FMCG market revenue INR 5.3 trillion in FY2023

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32Brazil CPG sales BRL 800 billion in 2023

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33Australia CPG sector revenue AUD 120 billion in 2023

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Revenue & Sales Interpretation

Despite a global landscape where giants like Procter & Gamble lumber forward on flat sales, Unilever shrinks from its own shadow, and Estée Lauder loses its glow, the consumer products industry proves it can still find growth—whether by peddling pampering serums like L'Oréal, irresistible snacks like Mondelez, or simply convincing us to pay more for less as volumes fall but retailer coffers swell.

Sustainability & ESG

168% of CPG companies set net-zero emissions targets by 2050

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2Recyclable packaging used in 45% of global CPG products in 2023, up from 30% in 2020

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3Water usage in CPG manufacturing reduced 25% industry-wide since 2015

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452% consumer demand drove CPG sustainable sourcing to 60% of ingredients

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5Plastic packaging reduction goal met by 35% of top CPG firms, 12% less virgin plastic

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6Renewable energy powers 40% of CPG factories globally in 2023

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7Carbon footprint labeling on 22% of CPG products in Europe 2023

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8Organic ingredients in 28% of food CPG, up 15% YoY

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9Zero-waste packaging initiatives cover 18% of beauty CPG sales

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10Fair trade certified CPG products sales $12 billion in 2023

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11CPG supply chain deforestation-free commitments by 75% of majors

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12Biodegradable materials in 15% household CPG cleaners

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13CPG Scope 3 emissions reporting by 88% of largest firms in 2023

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14Regenerative agriculture adopted by 20% of crop-based CPG ingredients

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1590% reduction in food waste targeted by 40% CPG companies by 2030

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16Recycled content in PET bottles reached 30% average for beverage CPG

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17Ethical labor audits cover 65% of CPG supply chains

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18Solar-powered CPG distribution centers at 12% globally

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19Biodiversity impact assessments by 25% of agribusiness CPG

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20Compostable packaging in 10% snack CPG wrappers 2023

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21CPG water stewardship programs saved 2.5 billion liters annually

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22Vegan certifications on 35% plant-based CPG labels

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23GHG emissions down 18% per ton of CPG production since 2010

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24Circular economy models in 22% CPG packaging return schemes

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25Sustainable palm oil usage 92% RSPO-certified in CPG

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26Energy-efficient appliances in CPG homes influence 40% product design

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2755% of CPG firms achieved B Corp certification progress

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28Microplastic-free claims on 8% personal care CPG

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29Carbon-neutral shipping for 15% e-commerce CPG orders

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3075% reduction in Scope 1 emissions targeted by Unilever by 2030

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Sustainability & ESG Interpretation

The consumer goods industry is finally wrapping its head around sustainability, with 68% of companies promising to clean up their act by 2050, all while today's more enlightened shopper is increasingly voting with their wallet for recycled packaging, plant-based formulas, and products that track their carbon like a guilty conscience.

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statista.com
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NIELSENIQ
nielseniq.com
nielseniq.com
Reference 3
EUROMONITOR
euromonitor.com
euromonitor.com
Reference 4
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 5
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 6
KANTAR
kantar.com
kantar.com
Reference 7
GRANDVIEWRESEARCH
grandviewresearch.com
grandviewresearch.com
Reference 8
FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
fortunebusinessinsights.com
fortunebusinessinsights.com
Reference 9
BAIN
bain.com
bain.com
Reference 10
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 11
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 12
MARKETSANDMARKETS
marketsandmarkets.com
marketsandmarkets.com
Reference 13
IQVIA
iqvia.com
iqvia.com
Reference 14
PGINVESTOR
pginvestor.com
pginvestor.com
Reference 15
UNILEVER
unilever.com
unilever.com
Reference 16
NESTLE
nestle.com
nestle.com
Reference 17
INVESTOR
investor.colgatepalmolive.com
investor.colgatepalmolive.com
Reference 18
INVESTOR
investor.kimberly-clark.com
investor.kimberly-clark.com
Reference 19
RBNCLAW
rbnclaw.com
rbnclaw.com
Reference 20
ELCOMPANIES
elcompanies.com
elcompanies.com
Reference 21
LOREAL-FINANCE
loreal-finance.com
loreal-finance.com
Reference 22
PEPSICO
pepsico.com
pepsico.com
Reference 23
INVESTORS
investors.coca-colacompany.com
investors.coca-colacompany.com
Reference 24
IR
ir.mondelezinternational.com
ir.mondelezinternational.com
Reference 25
INVESTORS
investors.generalmills.com
investors.generalmills.com

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INVESTOR
investor.kellanova.com
investor.kellanova.com
Reference 27
INVESTOR
investor.clorox.com
investor.clorox.com
Reference 28
INVESTORS
investors.coty.com
investors.coty.com
Reference 29
HENKEL
henkel.com
henkel.com
Reference 30
SYMRISE
symrise.com
symrise.com
Reference 31
INVESTOR
investor.edgewell.com
investor.edgewell.com
Reference 32
DIGITALCOMMERCE360
digitalcommerce360.com
digitalcommerce360.com
Reference 33
NIQ
niq.com
niq.com
Reference 34
CORPORATE
corporate.walmart.com
corporate.walmart.com
Reference 35
INVESTOR
investor.costco.com
investor.costco.com
Reference 36
INVESTOR
investor.dollargeneral.com
investor.dollargeneral.com
Reference 37
IRIWORLDWIDE
iriworldwide.com
iriworldwide.com
Reference 38
IBEF
ibef.org
ibef.org
Reference 39
FOODMARKETINGINSTITUTE
foodmarketinginstitute.org
foodmarketinginstitute.org
Reference 40
PLANTBASEDFOODS
plantbasedfoods.org
plantbasedfoods.org
Reference 41
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 42
PACKAGEDFACTS
packagedfacts.com
packagedfacts.com
Reference 43
IRI
IRI.com
IRI.com
Reference 44
ORGANICTRADEASSOCIATION
organictradeassociation.org
organictradeassociation.org
Reference 45
INFLUENCERMARKETINGHUB
influencermarketinghub.com
influencermarketinghub.com
Reference 46
MORDORINTELLIGENCE
mordorintelligence.com
mordorintelligence.com
Reference 47
INNOVAMARKETINSIGHTS
innovamarketinsights.com
innovamarketinsights.com
Reference 48
GMINSIGHTS
gminsights.com
gminsights.com
Reference 49
NUTRACEUTICALSWORLD
nutraceuticalsworld.com
nutraceuticalsworld.com
Reference 50
VOGUEBUSINESS
voguebusiness.com
voguebusiness.com
Reference 51
BLUEAPRON
blueapron.com
blueapron.com
Reference 52
WEFORUM
weforum.org
weforum.org
Reference 53
ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION
ellenmacarthurfoundation.com
ellenmacarthurfoundation.com
Reference 54
WORLDRESOURCESINSTITUTE
worldresourcesinstitute.org
worldresourcesinstitute.org
Reference 55
CDP
cdp.net
cdp.net
Reference 56
EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu
Reference 57
OTA
ota.com
ota.com
Reference 58
COSMETICSDESIGN
cosmeticsdesign.com
cosmeticsdesign.com
Reference 59
FAIRTRADE
fairtrade.net
fairtrade.net
Reference 60
GLOBALCANOPY
globalcanopy.org
globalcanopy.org
Reference 61
SUSTAINALYTICS
sustainalytics.com
sustainalytics.com
Reference 62
NATURE
nature.org
nature.org
Reference 63
WRI
wri.org
wri.org
Reference 64
NAPCOR
napcor.com
napcor.com
Reference 65
KNOWTHECHAIN
knowthechain.org
knowthechain.org
Reference 66
IEA
iea.org
iea.org
Reference 67
WWF
wwf.org.uk
wwf.org.uk
Reference 68
BIO-BASED
bio-based.eu
bio-based.eu
Reference 69
CEW
cew.org
cew.org
Reference 70
THEVEGAN SOCIETY
thevegan society.com
thevegan society.com
Reference 71
IPCC
ipcc.ch
ipcc.ch
Reference 72
CIRCULARONLINE
circularonline.co.uk
circularonline.co.uk
Reference 73
RSPO
rspo.org
rspo.org
Reference 74
BCORPORATION
bcorporation.net
bcorporation.net
Reference 75
BEATTHEMICROBEAD
beatthemicrobead.org
beatthemicrobead.org
Reference 76
DHL
dhl.com
dhl.com