Beverage packaging refers to the materials and containers used to store, protect, and deliver drinks such as water, soda, juice, milk, and alcoholic beverages. This packaging is designed to preserve the quality, freshness, and safety of the drink while also offering convenience for transportation, storage, and consumption.
The primary types of beverage packaging include bottles, cans, pouches, cartons, beer kegs, and others. Bottles are rigid containers, usually made from glass or plastic, created to securely hold liquids while maintaining freshness and enhancing brand visibility. These containers are made from a variety of materials, including metal, plastic, glass, paper, paperboard, and more. Beverage packaging is used for a broad range of products, such as carbonated drinks, alcoholic beverages, bottled water, milk, fruit and vegetable juices, energy drinks, and plant-based drinks.
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The beverage packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $152.63 billion in 2024 to $162.11 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising consumption of non-alcoholic beverages, increasing urbanization and lifestyle shifts, growing demand for single-serve formats, heightened awareness of health and wellness trends, and the increasing popularity of ready-to-drink products.
The beverage packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $203.31 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth expected in the forecast period is driven by the rising demand for sustainable packaging, a growing preference for on-the-go consumption, increased adoption of smart packaging technologies, expanding e-commerce beverage sales, and stronger regulatory support for eco-friendly materials. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in smart packaging technologies, the integration of IoT-enabled tracking systems, technology-driven automation in packaging lines, developments in active and intelligent packaging, and progress in digital printing for personalized packaging.
The rapid expansion of e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the beverage packaging market in the coming years. E-commerce involves conducting commercial transactions electronically over the Internet, allowing individuals or businesses to buy and sell products or services through online platforms. This rapid growth is mainly fueled by increasing internet and smartphone penetration, which enables consumers to shop conveniently online anytime and from anywhere. Beverage packaging plays a critical role in e-commerce by ensuring that drinks are delivered safely, efficiently, and in good condition to consumers. It also helps maintain product safety, enhances brand visibility, and supports efficient logistics during delivery. For example, according to the US Census Bureau in February 2023, total e-commerce sales in 2022 were estimated at $1,034.1 billion, representing a 7.7% (+-0.4%) increase compared to 2021. Therefore, the fast growth of e-commerce is significantly boosting the beverage packaging market.
Leading companies in the beverage packaging market are focusing on innovative products such as recyclable glass bottles to minimize environmental impact and meet sustainability goals. Recyclable glass bottles are designed to be reused through recycling, reducing environmental harm, conserving raw materials, and maintaining product quality. For instance, in July 2024, Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America, a US-based packaging company, introduced a new series of 12oz craft beverage glass bottles in the US. These bottles come in three colors: emerald green, flint, and amber, and are domestically produced from 100% recyclable glass. The bottles are endlessly recyclable without any loss of purity or quality. This new series provides craft beverage producers with greater packaging flexibility while offering a reliable, sustainable glass option that fully preserves the beverage's flavor.
In February 2023, Sealed Air Corporation, a US-based packaging company, acquired Liqui-Box for approximately $1.15 billion. This acquisition aims to accelerate the growth of Sealed Air's Cryovac Fluids and Liquids business by combining two leaders in flexible packaging, boosting innovation, expanding market reach, and advancing the development of sustainable, automated packaging solutions. Liqui-Box Corporation is a US-based packaging company specializing in providing sustainable, flexible packaging solutions for various industries, including beverage packaging.
Major players in the beverage packaging market are Ball Corporation, Amcor Group GmbH, Tetra Laval International S.A., Berry Global Group Inc., Mondi plc, Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Refresco Group N.V., Huhtamaki Oyj, SIG Combibloc India Private Limited, Gerresheimer AG, Printpack Inc., DrinkPak LLC, BevSource Inc., Graphic Packaging Holding Company, Tan Do Refreshing Water Company Limited, Owens-Illinois Inc., Greif Inc., Sonoco Products Company, Alpla India Private Limited, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, WestRock Company.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the beverage packaging market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in beverage packaging report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the beverage packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The beverage packaging market consists of sales of kegs and barrels, boxes and crates, labels, caps and closures. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Bottles; Cans; Pouches; Cartons; Beer Kegs; Other Product Types
2) By Material Type: Metal; Plastic; Glass; Paper And Paperboard; Other Material Types
3) By Application: Carbonated Drinks; Alcoholic Beverages; Bottled Water; Milk; Fruit And Vegetable Juices; Energy Drinks; Plant-Based Drinks
Subsegments:
1) By Bottles: Glass Bottles; Plastic Bottles; Aluminum Bottles; Biodegradable Or Bio-Based Bottles
2) By Cans: Aluminum Cans; Steel Cans; Bi-Metal Cans
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Beverage Packaging Market Characteristics
3. Beverage Packaging Market Trends And Strategies
4. Beverage Packaging Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Beverage Packaging Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Beverage Packaging PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Beverage Packaging Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Beverage Packaging Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Beverage Packaging Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Beverage Packaging Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Beverage Packaging Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Bottles
Cans
Pouches
Cartons
Beer Kegs
Other Product Types
6.2. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Metal
Plastic
Glass
Paper And Paperboard
Other Material Types
6.3. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Carbonated Drinks
Alcoholic Beverages
Bottled Water
Milk
Fruit And Vegetable Juices
Energy Drinks
Plant-Based Drinks
6.4. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Bottles, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Glass Bottles
Plastic Bottles
Aluminum Bottles
Biodegradable Or Bio-Based Bottles
6.5. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cans, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Aluminum Cans
Steel Cans
Bi-Metal Cans
6.6. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Pouches, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Stand-Up Pouches
Spouted Pouches
Flat Pouches
Vacuum Pouches
6.7. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cartons, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Aseptic Cartons
Non-Aseptic Cartons
Gable-Top Cartons
Sleeve Cartons
6.8. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Beer Kegs, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Stainless Steel Kegs
Aluminum Kegs
Plastic Kegs
6.9. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Product Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Tetra Pak
Cups
Tins
Drums Or Barrels
7. Beverage Packaging Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Beverage Packaging Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion