PUBLISHER: Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1426922
PUBLISHER: Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1426922
US Beverage Packaging
Demand for beverage packaging is forecast to increase 1.8% per year to $55.3 billion in 2027, with real growth of 1.0% per year to 837.6 billion units. While growth in unit terms will remain relatively steady, market value growth will be affected by an easing of high raw material prices and supply chain issues that caused pricing for most products to surge in 2021 and 2022. Beverage packaging must simultaneously be cost effective and fall in line with changing sustainability goals and consumer preferences.
This report covers food packaging demand by Product, Material, and Market. Data are provided in current dollar value and units.
Products for beverage packaging include:
- Bottles
- Cans
- Gable top cartons
- Aseptic cartons
- Bag-in-box formats
- Pouches
- Caps & closures
- Labels
- Multipack packaging, including boxes, folding cartons, rings, collars, wrap, sleeves, and trays
Markets for beverage packaging include:
- Bottled water
- Carbonated soft drinks
- Milk & milk alternatives
- Fruit beverages
- Sports drinks
- RTD coffee & tea
- Energy drinks
- Beer
- Wine & wine beverages
- Distilled spirits
- Niche beverages, including herbal drinks, kombucha, mead, sake, and flavored alcoholic beverages
Materials for beverage packaging include:
- Plastic
- Paper & paperboard
- Glass
- Metal
- Niche materials, including rubber, cork, and molded fiber
Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US market for beverage packaging and other products, including key trends in product, material, and market segments. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts through 2027. Annual data is also provided for 2019 through 2026. Data are provided in current dollar value and units. Also included is an analysis of key industry players.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Short-Term Analysis
Economic Forecast
Short-Term Beverage Production Trends
Short-Term Beverage Packaging Trends
3. Overview
Study Scope
Historical Trends
Markets Overview
Nonalcoholic Beverages Outlook
Unit Demand
Market Value
Alcoholic Beverages Outlook
Unit Demand
Market Value
Materials Competition
Unit Demand
Market Value
Packaging Product Trends
Unit Demand
Market Value
Pricing Trends
Foreign Trade
4. Factors Impacting Beverage Packaging Demand
Beverage Production Outlook
Production by Beverage Type
Nonalcoholic
Alcoholic
Retail Beverage Sales Trends
Foodservice Industry Outlook
Packaging Size Trends
Multipack Options
Sustainability Initiatives
Recycling & Recycled Content
Source Reduction/Lightweighting
Biodegradability & Compostability
Reporting & Disclosure
Use of Bisphenol A (BPA) Coatings
Consumer Preferences
Beverage Packaging Priorities
Sustainability of Materials
Packaging Design
Size of Packaging
Ready-To-Drink Beverage Purchasing By Packaging Type
Nonalcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Ready-To-Drink Beverage Purchasing By Size of Packaging
Nonalcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
5. Bottled Water Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Bottled Water Production Outlook
Packaging Products
Applications (Still Water, Sparkling Water)
Materials Competition
Product Innovation
6. Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD) Packaging
Scope & Product Description
CSD Production Outlook
Packaging Products
Materials Competition
Product Innovation
7. Milk & Milk Alternatives Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Dairy Milk & Nondairy Milk Production Outlook
Packaging Products
Applications (Dairy Milk, Plant-Based Milk)
Materials Competition
Product Innovation
8. Fruit Beverage Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Fruit Beverage Production Outlook (Fruit Juice & Fruit Drinks)
Packaging Products
Materials Competition
Product Innovation
9. Sports Drink Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Sports Drink Production Outlook
Packaging Products
Materials Competition
Product Innovation
10. Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea & Coffee Packaging
Scope & Product Description
RTD Tea & Coffee Production Outlook
Packaging Products
Applications (RTD Tea, RTD Coffee)
Materials Competition
Product Innovation
11. Energy Drink Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Energy Drink Production Outlook
Packaging Products
Materials Competition
Product Innovation
12. Beer Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Beer Production Outlook
Packaging Products
Materials Competition
Product Innovation
13. Wine & Wine Beverage Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Wine Production Outlook
Packaging Products
Materials Competition
Product Innovation
14. Distilled Spirits Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Distilled Spirits Production Outlook
Packaging Products
Materials Competition
Product Innovation
15. Niche (Low Volume) Beverage Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Niche Beverage Production Outlook
Niche Nonalcoholic Beverages (Vegetable & Herbal Drinks, Functional Drinks)
Packaging Products & Materials
Product Innovation
Niche Alcoholic Beverages (Flavored Alcoholic Drinks, Hard Cider, Mead, Sake)
Packaging Products & Materials
Product Innovation
16. Plastic Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Packaging Products
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers & Market Share
17. Metal Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Packaging Products
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers & Market Share
18. Glass Bottles & Jars
Scope & Product Description
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers & Market Share
19. Paper & Paperboard Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Packaging Products
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers & Market Share
20. Rubber, Cork, & Molded Fiber
Scope & Product Description
Rubber & Cork
Scope & Product Description
Markets
Molded Fiber
Scope & Product Description
Packaging Products
Markets
21. Beverage Bottles & Jugs
Scope & Product Description
Materials Trends
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers
22. Beverage Cans
Scope & Product Description
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers
23. Gable Top Cartons
Scope & Product Description
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers
24. Aseptic Beverage Cartons
Scope & Product Description
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers
25. Beverage Pouches
Scope & Product Description
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers
26. Beverage Bag-in-Box Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers
27. Multipack Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Products
Demand by Type
Corrugated Boxes (Packaging Boxes & Shipping Boxes)
Folding Cartons (Cases & Bottle Carriers)
Wrap (Overwrap, Shrink & Stretch Wrap)
Multipack Holders (Carrier Rings & Collars)
Sleeves
Trays
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers
28. Beverage Caps & Closures
Scope & Product Description
Materials Trends
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers
29. Beverage Labels
Scope & Product Description
Materials Trends
Markets
Product Innovation
Key Suppliers
30. Industry Structure
Key Findings & Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
List of Industry Participants
31. Appendix
Report Details
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Data Changes from Previous Version
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographic Trends
Consumer Spending
Retail Sales
