Peace talks may reduce packaging inflation pressures for companies.

Thimmiah Napanda, Managing Director & CEO, Alternicq, highlighted that easing geopolitical tensions and softer crude oil prices are expected to bring relief across the packaging value chain. Lower crude prices could gradually reduce resin costs, helping moderate packaging input costs for brands. While the impact may take time to flow through existing inventories, sustained crude prices below $80 per barrel could support consumption across FMCG and beverage sectors. This, in turn, is expected to drive higher packaging demand and volume growth. Alternicq remains optimistic about the positive outlook for the industry.

Companies hopeful of easing in packaging-related inflationary pressures amidst peace talks