The beer packaging market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, there has been a consistent growth in the size of the beer packaging market. It is projected to increase from $10.09 billion in 2024 to $10.46 billion in 2025, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The expansion during the past years can be linked to factors such as customer preferences, regulatory adherence, brand uniqueness, improvements in the supply chain, and current market trends.
The Beer Packaging market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the beer packaging market size is predicted to experience a consistent increase. Its growth is anticipated to reach $12.49 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%.
The noteworthy growth during the forecast period can be credited to several factors, including sustainability measures, premiumization, the rise of e-commerce, health and wellness trends, along with the expansion of the global market. Dominant trends expected throughout the forecast period encompass the digitalization of labeling and packaging, wider use of aluminum bottles, emphasis on eco-friendly materials, the emergence of smart packaging, and the adoption of minimalist design.
The surge in beer consumption is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the beer packaging sector in the future. As an alcoholic beverage made by brewing and fermenting grains, mainly malted barley, and infusing it with hops and other components to give it a mildly bitter taste, beer enjoys worldwide popularity, enjoyed by millions. This has resulted in a steady growth in the demand for beer packaging, which plays a crucial role in retaining the beverage's flavor and freshness while ensuring its quality. An illustrative example can be seen in April 2022, when the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, a federal agency in the U.S, reported that beer production rose from 179.96 million barrels in 2021 to 180.88 million barrels in 2022. It is this bolstered consumption of beer that underpins the beer packaging industry's growth.
The beer packaging market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Packaging Type: Bottle, Keg, Can
2) By Packaging Material: Glass, Metal, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
3) By Form: 12-PACK, 4-PACK, 6-PACK
Subsegments:
1) By Bottle: Glass Bottles, Plastic Bottles, Returnable Bottles
2) By Keg: Stainless Steel Kegs, Plastic Kegs, Mini Kegs
3) By Can: Aluminum Cans, Steel Cans, Eco-Friendly Cans
In an effort to increase sustainability and provide environmentally-friendly packaging solutions, major corporations in the beer packaging market are now launching beer cups. These cups, which are compostable and tailor-made for beer serving purposes, are rising in popularity as single-use plastics get phased out. For example, Biopak Pty Ltd, a company based in Australia, unveiled their Beer BioCup in September 2024. Crafted from paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and layered with plant-sourced bioplastic, the Beer BioCup is completely compostable and conforms to the single-use plastic prohibitions in Australia. This makes these cups the perfect choice for crowded venues like stadiums and al fresco events where reusable systems may be inconvenient.
Major companies operating in the beer packaging market include:
• ActionPak Inc.
• AGI glaspac Ltd.
• Allied Glass Containers Ltd.
• Amcor Group GmbH
• Ardagh Group SA
• Ball Corporation
• Berlin Packaging LLC
• Canpack SA
• Carlsberg Breweries A/S
• Crawford Packaging Materials Ltd.
• Crown Holdings Inc.
• Graphic Packaging Holding Company
• Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
• Nampack Ltd.
• Smurfit Kappa Group plc
• Tetra Laval International SA
• Westrock Company
• Fabri-Kal Corp.
• Great Little Box Company Ltd.
• Owens-Illinois Inc.
• Plastipak Holdings Inc.
• Rexam plc
• Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.
• Beatson Clark Ltd.
• DS Smith plc
• Gerresheimer AG
• Heineken N.V.
• Kirin Holdings Company Limited
• Krones AG
• Molson Coors Beverage Company
North America was the largest region in the beer packaging market in 2024. The regions covered in the beer packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa