The ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly affecting the Strait of Hormuz, has created significant supply chain disruptions for essential packaging materials such as glass, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and plastics. Companies across various sectors, including cosmetics and food, are experiencing rising costs and shortages, forcing them to reduce retail stocking and shrink pack sizes. Nitin Passi, managing director of Lotus Herbals, highlighted that inventory levels are depleting rapidly, with most companies typically holding stock for 30-60 days. The Whole Truth, a producer of protein snacks, noted a 40% increase in polymer rates due to these disruptions. The Indian government has announced a customs duty exemption on select petrochemical products to help stabilize the market, but industry leaders warn that supply chain pressures and higher costs will likely persist for months. The requirement for container glass alone is estimated at ₹18,000 crore (approximately $2.2 billion USD) annually, indicating the scale of the impact on the packaged goods sector.