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Packaging Industry in the US

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  • 53 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: United States
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2586923
In 2024, the US packaging market is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the demand for sustainable and operationally efficient solutions. Manufacturers are transitioning from conventional plastic packaging to alternatives such as paper, cardboard, bio-based substrates and advanced flexible formats designed to minimise material usage and optimise logistics.

This Packaging in USA report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. 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.

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

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Packaging market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • 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.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Packaging in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Food packaging is shifting towards sustainable materials and portion-controlled formats
  • Sustainable formats like rPET, cans and pouches are reshaping beverage packaging.
  • Aluminium cans gaining share in alcoholic drinks packaging
  • Circular and sustainable packaging innovations transforming beauty and personal care
  • Refillable systems and green materials driving change in home care packaging
  • Sustainable and convenient packaging trends redefining pet food
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
  • The transformation of packaging laws in the US promotes sustainable solutions and producer accountability
  • Proposed circular economy law raises questions on recycling future
  • California’s plastic pollution law sets new benchmark for sustainable packaging
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
  • Deposit Return Schemes gain momentum to boost recycling rates in the US
  • Compostable packaging becoming a leading solution to plastic waste
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