Beer Packaging Market

Beer Packaging Market Size - By Type (Bottles, Cans, Keg, Pouches, Carton, Growlers), By Material (Glass, Aluminum, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Paperboard, Plastic, Stainless Steel), By Beer Type & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Published Date: May - 2025 | Publisher: MIR | No of Pages: 240 | Industry: Packaging | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format

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Beer packaging Market Size

estimated at USD 24.9 billion in 2023, the Beer Packaging Market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2024 and 2032. Beer producers differentiate their brands with packaging as a tactic. Custom packaging solutions are in more demand since distinctive and striking packaging designs may draw customers and enable a brand stand out on store shelves.

Demand for beer packaging is much shaped by consumer tastes. Different areas and populations could favor different container styles like kegs, cans, or bottles. For example, although cans are popular for their portability and recyclability, craft beer drinkers sometimes favor bottles for their visual attractiveness.

Beer Packaging Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute Details
Base Year 2023
Beer Packaging Market Size in 2023 USD 24.9 Billion
Forecast Period 2024 to 2032
Forecast Period 2024 to 2032 CAGR 3.7%
2032 Value Projection USD 34.6 Billion
Historical Data for 2018 to 2032
No. of Pages 150
Tables, Charts & Figures 191
Segments covered Type, Material, Beer Type, Region
Growth Drivers
  • Growing alcoholic beverages market
  • Growing adult population
  • Growing food service sector
Pitfalls & Challenges
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Highly competitive market

Strict rules and labeling requirements that vary depending on region and evolve with time define the beer business. Changing to more sustainable packaging materials and techniques can be costly, and industry opposition to change is not unheard of. There are many breweries fighting for consumer attention in the very competitive beer business.

COVID-19 Impact

Offering home delivery programs, many breweries and beer stores adjusted to the epidemic. This led to an explosion of demand for insulated packaging and cardboard boxes that could securely carry beer to consumers' homes. Therefore, it is expected that the lower number of COVID-19 cases and the application of later policies by government and non-governmental entities will propel the company development in the next years.

North America region

Beer Packaging Market Trends

Still the major trend is sustainability; breweries are choosing environmentally friendly packaging materials more and more. This covers using cardboard packaging, glass bottles, and recyclable aluminum cans. Certain breweries are also looking at compostable and biodegradable choices. breweries are concentrating on lightweight packaging to cut transportation costs and environmental effect. This trend calls for thinner glass bottles, light-weight cans, and packaging materials with low energy production need.

Beer Packaging Market Analysis

Type dictates that the beer packaging industry is broken up as Bottles, Cans, Keg, Pouches, Carton, Growlers. In 2022, bottles had a market worth of USD 14.5 billion most of which Glass bottles are sometimes connected with conventional beer packaging; some customers like the classic look and feel. Glass bottles are common in craft and premium beer companies to exude quality and originality.

Material-based classification of the beer packaging market includes Glass, Aluminum, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Paperboard, Plastic, Stainless Steel. With a leading market share of around 50% in 2022, glass is predicted to expand at a rich rate until 2032. Those who connect glass with traditional beer packaging will find it intriguing for its classic and luxury look.

The beer packaging industry is broken out depending on application as Craft Beer, Mass-produced Beer, Specialty and Premium Beer, Non-Alcoholic and Low-Alcohol Beer. With a majority market share in 2022, mass production is expected to increase at 3.7% CAGR by 2032. For its adaptability in design, mobility, and flavor preservation, many craft breweries chose cans. Convenience of canned packaging is much valued by consumers of craft beers.

U.S. dominated the North American region with majority beer packaging market share and a revenue of USD 6.1 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to expand at a significant pace from 2023-2032. The craft beer industry in North America has seen significant growth, and craft breweries often experiment with different packaging formats to showcase their unique products. This drives demand for various packaging options, including cans, bottles, and even specialty packaging for limited releases.

Asia Pacific Region

Beer Packaging Market Share

Some of the major industry players operating in the beer packaging market are

  • Amcor plc
  • Ball Corporation
  • Crown Holdings, Inc.
  • Ardagh Group
  • Owens-Illinois, Inc. (OI)
  • WestRock Company
  • Graphic Packaging International, LLC
  • Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS)
  • Berlin Packaging
  • CCL Industries Inc.
  • Gerresheimer AG
  • Orora Limited
  • DS Smith Plc
  • Grupo Modelo (part of Anheuser-Busch InBev)
  • Nampak Ltd

These players focus on strategic partnerships, new product launch & commercialization for market expansion. Furthermore, these players are heavily investing in research that allows them to introduce innovative products and garner maximum revenue in the market.

Beer Packaging Industry News

  • In April 2018, Crown Holdings Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of Signode Industrial Group Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd, a leading global provider of transit packaging systems and solutions, from The Carlyle Group.

beer packaging market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in USD Million & Kilo Tons from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments

By Type

  • Bottles
  • Cans
  • Kegs
  • Pouches
  • Cartons
  • Growlers

By Material

  • Glass
  • Aluminum
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate
  • Paperboard
  • Plastic
  • Stainless Steel

By Beer Type

  • Craft Beer
  • Mass-produced Beer
  • Specialty and Premium Beer
  • Non-Alcoholic and Low-Alcohol Beer

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Spain
    • Italy
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Malaysia 
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Egypt

 

Table of Content

  1. Executive Summary
    1.1 Market Overview
    1.2 Key Findings
    1.3 Market Outlook

  2. Introduction
    2.1 Definition and Scope
    2.2 Research Methodology
    2.3 Assumptions and Limitations

  3. Market Dynamics
    3.1 Drivers
    3.2 Restraints
    3.3 Opportunities
    3.4 Challenges
    3.5 Value Chain Analysis
    3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

  4. Beer Packaging Market – By Type
    4.1 Glass Bottles
    4.2 Aluminum Cans
    4.3 PET Bottles
    4.4 Kegs
    4.5 Paper Packaging
    4.6 Others

  5. Beer Packaging Market – By Application
    5.1 Craft Beer
    5.2 Commercial Beer
    5.3 Home Brewing
    5.4 Non-Alcoholic Beer
    5.5 Others

  6. Beer Packaging Market – By Material
    6.1 Glass
    6.2 Metal
    6.3 Plastic
    6.4 Paper & Paperboard
    6.5 Others

  7. Beer Packaging Market – By Region
    7.1 North America
    - U.S.
    - Canada
    7.2 Europe
    - Germany
    - U.K.
    - France
    7.3 Asia Pacific
    - China
    - India
    - Japan
    7.4 Latin America
    - Brazil
    - Mexico
    7.5 Middle East & Africa

  8. Competitive Landscape
    8.1 Market Share Analysis
    8.2 Company Profiles
    - 8.2.1 Ball Corporation
    - 8.2.2 Crown Holdings Inc.
    - 8.2.3 Ardagh Group
    - 8.2.4 Amcor Plc
    - 8.2.5 Smurfit Kappa Group
    - 8.2.6 WestRock Company
    - 8.2.7 Tetra Pak
    - 8.2.8 Others

  9. Recent Developments
    9.1 Mergers & Acquisitions
    9.2 Product Launches
    9.3 Partnerships & Collaborations

  10. Conclusion & Strategic Recommendations

  11. Appendix
    11.1 Glossary
    11.2 List of Abbreviations
    11.3 References

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