PUBLISHER: Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1462248
PUBLISHER: Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1462248
US Beer Packaging
This study analyzes the US market for beer packaging by product (containers, multipack packaging, and accessories), including a discussion of materials competition (metal, glass, paper and paperboard, and plastic).
Containers include:
aluminum cans
bottles (glass, plastic, aluminum)
aluminum mini-kegs
Multipack packaging includes:
folding cartons (cases and bottle carriers)
corrugated boxes (packaging boxes and shipping boxes)
multipack holders
flexible plastic carrier rings
rigid plastic can carriers
molded fiber carrier rings
paperboard carrier rings
sleeves
Closures and labels include:
metal and plastic caps and closures
plastic and paper labels
glue-applied
pressure sensitive
heat transfer
in mold
heat shrink and stretch
Historical data (2012, 2017, and 2022) and forecasts for 2027 are presented for beer packaging product demand in current US dollars (including inflation) and in units. Annual data for 2019 through 2026 are also presented.
This report is part of a series of studies available on the beverage packaging market and is targeted at customers with a specific interest in the beer market. A broader perspective on competition among various beverage packaging products can be found in our comprehensive report Beverage Packaging.
Data from the US Census Bureau were consulted in the preparation of this study and a list of related codes is presented here for informational purposes. However, these codes may not include all products covered in this report or may exclude some products of interest and the data have thus been adjusted accordingly.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
Report Details
Market Scope & Product Description
Short-Term Beer Packaging Trends
3. Overview
Historical Market Trends
Packaging Product Trends
Materials Competition
Pricing Trends
Foreign Trade
4. Factors Impacting Beer Packaging Demand
Beer Production Outlook
Retail Sales Trends
Foodservice Industry Outlook
Multipack Options
Sustainability Initiatives
Recycling & Recycled Content
Biodegradability & Compostability
Reporting & Disclosure
Consumer Preferences
Beer Purchasing
Beer Purchasing by Size of Packaging
5. Beer Containers
Demand by Container Type
Aluminum Cans
Scope & Product Description
Demand Outlook
Leading Suppliers
Bottles
Demand by Material
Glass Beer Bottles
Aluminum Beer Bottles
Plastic Beer Bottles
Metal Mini-Kegs
Scope & Product Description
Demand Outlook
6. Multipack Packaging for Beer
Demand by Packaging Type
Folding Cartons (Cases & Bottle Carriers)
Scope & Product Description
Demand Forecast
Leading Suppliers
Corrugated Boxes (Packaging Boxes & Shipping Boxes)
Scope & Product Description
Demand Forecast
Leading Suppliers
Multipack Holders (Carrier Rings)
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Type
Leading Suppliers
Sleeves
Scope & Product Description
Demand Outlook
7. Beer Closures & Labels
Demand by Type
Caps & Closures
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Type & Material
Leading Suppliers
Labels
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Type & Material
Leading Suppliers
8. Key Suppliers & Industry Structure
Industry Composition & Key Suppliers
9. Appendix
Scope
Definitions
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographic Trends
Consumer Spending
Retail Sales
List of Tables
