Dairy Packaging in the United Kingdom

In 2024, total packaging retail volumes for dairy packaging in the UK fell by 1% to reach 13 billion units, primarily due to a decline in domestic milk production caused by adverse weather conditions. This reduction in output led to decreased production of staple dairy products such as butter and cheese. Although imports increased to mitigate the impact, the overall demand for packaging materials diminished as manufacturers adjusted to lower production levels.

This Dairy Packaging in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.

Product coverage: Butter and Spreads, Cheese, Drinking Milk Products, Other Dairy, Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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• Get a detailed picture of the Dairy Packaging market;
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• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.