Beverage Packaging Market Report 2026

The beverage packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $162.11 billion in 2025 to $171.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of bottled beverage consumption, growth of mass-market beverage brands, increasing use of plastic packaging, expansion of cold chain logistics, rising demand for convenient packaging formats.

The beverage packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $214.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory pressure on plastic waste, growing adoption of circular packaging solutions, rising demand for premium beverage packaging, expansion of smart labeling technologies, increasing investments in sustainable materials innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of recyclable beverage packaging, rising use of aluminum and paper-based containers, growing adoption of smart packaging features, increased focus on shelf-life optimization, wider application of sustainable packaging formats.

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 and businesses to buy and sell products or services through online platforms. The strong growth of e-commerce is mainly attributed to rising internet access and smartphone usage, which enable consumers to shop online conveniently at any time and from any location. Within the e-commerce ecosystem, beverage packaging plays a critical role in ensuring that drinks are delivered safely, efficiently, and in optimal condition to consumers. Effective packaging supports product protection, enhances brand visibility, and facilitates efficient logistics throughout the delivery process. For instance, in February 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a US-based government statistics agency, total U.S. retail e-commerce sales in 2024 were estimated at $1.19 trillion, representing an 8.1% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the rapid growth of e-commerce is fueling the expansion of the beverage packaging market.

Major companies operating in the beverage packaging market are concentrating on the development of innovative solutions, such as recyclable glass bottles, to reduce environmental impact and achieve sustainability objectives. Recyclable glass bottles are packaging containers designed for repeated recycling, supporting beverage packaging by minimizing environmental harm, conserving raw materials, and preserving product quality. For example, in July 2024, Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America, a US-based packaging company, introduced a new range of 12oz craft beverage glass bottles in the US market. These bottles are available in emerald green, flint, and amber and are manufactured domestically using 100% recyclable glass. The bottles can be recycled endlessly without compromising purity or quality. This product launch provides craft beverage producers with greater packaging flexibility while offering a reliable and sustainable glass solution that fully protects beverage flavor.

In February 2023, Sealed Air Corporation, a US-based packaging company, acquired Liqui-Box for approximately $1.15 billion. Through this acquisition, Sealed Air aims to accelerate the growth of its Cryovac Fluids and Liquids business by bringing together two leaders in flexible packaging, strengthening innovation capabilities, expanding market reach, and advancing the development of sustainable and automated packaging solutions. Liqui-Box Corporation is a US-based packaging company that specializes in delivering sustainable and flexible packaging solutions across multiple industries, including beverage packaging.

Major companies operating 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 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the beverage packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

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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