Beverage Packaging Global Market Report 2025

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 $1.03 trillion, 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., Huhtamäki 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.

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 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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