IMARC Group's report titled "Beer Packaging Market Report by Material Type (Glass, Metal, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)), Packaging Type (Can, Bottle, Keg, and Others), Form (6-Pack, 4-Pack, 12-Pack ), and Regions 2024-2032". The global beer packaging market size reaches US$ 25.1 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 33.2 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.06% during 2024-2032.
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Factors Affecting the Growth of the Beer Packaging Industry:
- Consumer Preferences:
Consumers are seeking convenience in their purchasing habits. This, in turn, is catalyzing the demand for canned beer, which is lightweight, portable, and easily recyclable. Breweries are responding by investing in canning lines and offering a variety of canned options to cater to this demand. Environmental consciousness is influencing consumer choices across industries, including beer packaging. Consumers are favoring packaging materials that are recyclable, biodegradable, or made from renewable resources. Breweries are adopting eco-friendly packaging solutions, such as cardboard cartons or compostable six-pack rings, to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
- Environmental Concerns:
With increasing awareness about environmental issues, such as plastic pollution and carbon emissions, consumers are favoring beer packaging made from sustainable materials. This is leading to a shift towards eco-friendly options like aluminum cans and glass bottles made with recycled glass and cardboard cartons. Consumers are becoming more conscious about the impact of packaging waste on the environment. Breweries are responding by adopting packaging solutions that minimize waste generation, such as lightweighting packaging materials to reduce material usage and implementing refillable or returnable bottle programs to encourage reuse.
- Technological Advancements:
Innovations are leading to the development of advanced packaging materials that offer enhanced functionality and performance. Lightweight materials, such as aluminum and PET plastics, are used to create packaging that is both durable and lightweight, reducing transportation costs and environmental impact. Advanced barrier coatings are applied to packaging materials to improve product shelf life and quality. These coatings help to protect beer from oxygen and light exposure, preserving flavor and freshness over an extended period. This technology is particularly crucial for maintaining the quality of craft beers and specialty brews.
Leading Companies Operating in the Global Beer Packaging Industry:
- Amcor plc
- Higher Group SA
- Ball Corporation
- Berlin Packaging
- Carlsberg A/S
- Crown Holdings Inc.
- Looks Ltd.
- OI Glass Inc.
- Plastipak Holdings Inc.
- Smurfit Kappa Group plc
- Really
- WestRock Company
Beer Packaging Market Report Segmentation:
By Material Type:
- Glass
- Metal
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Glass represents the largest segment due to its traditional association with beer, perceived premium quality, and recyclability.
By Packaging Type:
- Can
- Bottle
- Keg
- Others
