Liquid Packaging Global Market Report 2026

Liquid packaging pertains to the containment of liquid products like cream concentrates and fruit pulp. It involves the use of multilayer packages designed to safeguard specific loads during transportation and storage. Manufacturers favor these packages for their durability and ease of branding and design.

The liquid packaging market primarily consists of rigid and flexible types. Rigid packaging, recognized for its strength and structural support, maintains the shape of products securely. This type of packaging, resistant to easy alteration, employs technologies such as blow molding, form filling, and aseptic processes. These technologies utilize various packaging materials, including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and others. End-users of liquid packaging span industries like food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals, household care, and more.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the liquid packaging market by increasing costs of imported polymers, multilayer films, machinery components, and aseptic processing equipment. Food and beverage manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported packaging materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on packaging exports. These tariffs are raising packaging costs and impacting profit margins. However, they are also encouraging local material production, regional packaging innovation, and development of recyclable liquid packaging solutions.

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The liquid packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $532.04 billion in 2025 to $577.49 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of packaged food and beverage consumption, growth in dairy and juice processing industries, increasing use of plastic-based liquid containers, development of modern retail infrastructure, demand for extended shelf life.

The liquid packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $801.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable liquid packaging materials, rising adoption of recyclable and bio-based plastics, expansion of pharmaceutical liquid packaging, growing investments in aseptic technology, increased focus on smart packaging solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of multilayer liquid packaging, rising demand for flexible liquid packaging formats, growing focus on lightweight and durable packaging, expansion of aseptic packaging solutions, enhanced emphasis on branding and shelf appeal.

Rising demand for flexible packaging is expected to significantly drive the growth of the liquid packaging market in the coming years. Flexible packaging refers to packaging that can easily change shape when filled or during use. Its growth is driven by its lightweight and cost-effective characteristics, which reduce transportation costs and material usage while providing convenience and protection for products. Flexible packaging is widely used in liquid packaging due to its ease of transport and ability to enhance product durability. For instance, in November 2025, according to the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), an Australia-based joint industry-government body, the total volume of packaging placed on the market (POM) in Australia for 2023-24 was estimated at 6.84 million tonnes. Therefore, increasing demand for flexible packaging is fueling the growth of the liquid packaging market.

Key players operating in the liquid packaging market are focusing on the development of automated packaging systems for liquids to improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, enhance precision, and ensure product safety during the packaging process. Automated packaging systems are mechanized equipment and technologies designed to perform packaging operations with minimal or no human intervention. These systems can handle a variety of liquids, including those containing particles or solids, making them suitable for diverse applications in the food and beverage sector. For instance, in November 2023, Sealed Air Corporation, a US-based packaging company, launched the CRYOVAC Brand 308A CE Vertical Form-Fill-Seal System, an innovative automated packaging solution specifically designed for liquid products. Operating at a speed of 28 packs per minute, the system significantly boosts productivity in packaging lines and is capable of handling both hot and cold liquids, withstanding temperatures up to 95 degrees Celsius, accommodating a wide range of products from sauces to soups.

In April 2025, Amcor plc, a Switzerland-based global packaging solutions company, acquired Berry Global Group Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Amcor aimed to expand its global presence and product portfolio by creating a more comprehensive packaging offering with enhanced material science and innovation capabilities, better serving customers in consumer and healthcare markets while supporting long-term growth and sustainability initiatives. Berry Global Group Inc. is a US-based diversified manufacturer of packaging products, providing a wide range of consumer and industrial packaging solutions across flexible and rigid formats to global brand owners and retailers.

Major companies operating in the liquid packaging market are Berry Global Inc, Amcor Limited, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Goglio SpA, Gerresheimer AG, Mondi plc, ProAmpac Intermediate Inc, Sealed Air Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, Tetra Laval Group, Evergreen Packaging LLC, International Paper Company, Reynolds Group Holdings Limited, SIG Combibloc Group AG, Sonoco Products Company, Comar LLC, Liqui-Box Corporation, Klabin SA, Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd, Scholle IPN Corporation, Bemis Company Inc, Winpak Ltd, Visy Industries Holdings Pty Ltd, DS Smith Plc, WestRock Company, UFlex Limited, BillerudKorsnas AB

North America was the largest region in the liquid packaging market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the liquid packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the liquid packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The liquid packaging market consist of sales of can and plastic bottles. 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.

Liquid Packaging Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses liquid packaging market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Packaging: Rigid; Flexible
• 2) By Technology: Blow Molding; Form-Fill-Seal; Aseptic
• 3) By Packaging Material: Polyethylene; Polypropylene; Polyethylene Terephthalate; Other Packaging Materials
• 4) By End User: Food and Beverage; Personal Care; Pharmaceutical; Household Care; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Rigid: Bottles (Plastic And Glass); Cans; Jars; Drums And Tanks
• 2) By Flexible: Pouches (Stand-Up And Flat); Bags; Flexible Tubes; Laminated Films
• Companies Mentioned: Berry Global Inc; Amcor Limited; Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH; Goglio SpA; Gerresheimer AG; Mondi plc; ProAmpac Intermediate Inc; Sealed Air Corporation; Smurfit Kappa Group plc; Tetra Laval Group; Evergreen Packaging LLC; International Paper Company; Reynolds Group Holdings Limited; SIG Combibloc Group AG; Sonoco Products Company; Comar LLC; Liqui-Box Corporation; Klabin SA; Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd; Scholle IPN Corporation; Bemis Company Inc; Winpak Ltd; Visy Industries Holdings Pty Ltd; DS Smith Plc; WestRock Company; UFlex Limited; BillerudKorsnas AB
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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