2024 Beverage Packaging in the U.S.

2024 Beverage Packaging in the U.S.


This beverage packaging research report from Beverage Marketing Corporation offers market insights as well as statistical breakouts by packaging material and size (in units) for eleven beverage categories, making it the most comprehensive research report available. It covers beverage-packaging issues, trends and innovations by category and by beverage type. It also includes discussion of leading beverage packaging companies, their history and products. Last but not least, it offers five year forecasts for the future of various beverage categories by pack types.

The answers you need
You won't want to miss BMC's industry report and its insights on the ever-changing beverage packaging marketplace. As consumers' environmental concerns grow and their need for convenience continues, industry ingenuity is at peak levels. Innovation abounds as packaging suppliers strive to develop new packaging formats and solutions to meet consumer demands. You'll find answers to your questions including:

• What are the latest developments in beverage packaging in the U.S. market?

• What are the growth prospects through 2028 – by beverage type and package type?

• Which packaging segments and sizes grew in 2023 in each beverage category, and which did not?

• How have the various packaging materials divided up the beverage packaging market share pie and what share shifts can be expected in the future? What trends will drive the changes?

• What are the unit volumes for each of the leading beverage types, including beer, bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, distilled spirits, ready-to-drink tea and coffee, energy drinks, fruit beverages, wine and sports beverages?

• What are the latest packaging innovations devised by industry leaders including cans, bottles, flexible packaging and plastic?

• What percentage of unit volume have tea pods claimed?

• What percentage of shelf-stable fruit drink units are sold in pouches?

This report features
Beverage Packaging in the U.S. offers the most comprehensive beverage packaging research available, providing a comprehensive overview of the U.S. beverage market from a packaging perspective. It features:

• A review of the evolution of beverage packaging from the simplest bottle structure to the shaped two-piece aluminum cans and stand-up pouch.

• Investigation of the strategic packaging design and its psychological effect on purchasing decisions.

• Comprehensive analysis of the types of packaging materials – metal, glass, plastic and paper - and their relative importance in the different beverage segments.

• A detailed discussion and data on packaging materials and sizes for each industry including: carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, beer, wine, distilled spirits, fruit beverages, sports and energy drinks and ready-to-drink coffee, tea and milk.

• An in-depth review of the beverage packaging industry suppliers and the leading packaging manufacturers, looking at their offerings, marketing strategy, production facilities and financial position. Companies covered include Amcor, Ball Corporation, Crown Holdings, Alpek Polyester USA, International Paper, Novelis, O-I, Pactiv Evergreen, Plastipak Packaging and Smurfit WestRock.

• In this comprehensive beverage packaging market report, Beverage Marketing also offers growth projections for the various packaging materials by beverage category and discussion of the trends that will drive the beverage packaging market through 2028.


1. THE U.S. BEVERAGE PACKAGING MARKET
The National Beverage Packaging Market
• Overview
• Environmental Issues
• Special Note on Coronavirus
• Historical Development
The Role of Packaging in Product Marketing
• Overview
• Form and Function
• Value
• Consumer Appeal
The National Beverage Packaging Market by Type
• Overview
Aluminum Cans
• Overview
• By Beverage Type
Plastic Packaging
• Overview
• By Beverage Type
Glass Packaging
• Overview
• By Beverage Type
Paper Packaging
• Overview
• By Beverage Type
Aseptic Packaging
• Overview
Pouch Packaging
• Overview
Exhibits
1.1 U.S. Beverage Packaging Market Unit Volume by Category 2018 – 2023
1.2 U.S. Beverage Packaging Market Share of Unit Volume by Category 2018 – 2023
1.3 U.S. Beverage Packaging Market Change in Unit Volume by Category 2019 – 2023
1.4 U.S. Beverage Packaging Market PET, Aluminum, Glass and Paper Consumer Recycling Rates 2000 – 2023
1.5 U.S. Beverage Packaging Market Unit Volume by Package Type 2018 – 2023
1.6 U.S. Beverage Packaging Market Share of Unit Volume by Package Type 2018 – 2023
1.7 U.S. Beverage Packaging Market Change in Unit Volume by Package Type 2019 – 2023
1.8 Can Packaging Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2018 – 2023
1.9 Can Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2018 – 2023
1.10 Can Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2019 – 2023
1.11 Plastic Packaging Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2018 – 2023
1.12 Plastic Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2018 – 2023
1.13 Plastic Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2019 – 2023
1.14 Glass Packaging Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2018 – 2023
1.15 Glass Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2018 – 2023
1.16 Glass Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2019 – 2023
1.17 Paper Packaging Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2018 – 2023
1.18 Paper Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2018 – 2023
1.19 Paper Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Beverage Type 2019 – 2023
2. U.S. CARBONATED SOFT DRINK PACKAGING
Carbonated Soft Drink Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Package Sizes
• Secondary Packaging
Exhibits
2.20 Carbonated Soft Drink Packaging Volume 1975 – 2023
2.21 Carbonated Soft Drink Packaging Share of Volume 1975 – 2023
2.22 Carbonated Soft Drink Packaging Change in Volume 1985 – 2023
2.23 Carbonated Soft Drink Packaging Volume by Size and Type 2018 – 2023
2.24 Carbonated Soft Drink Packaging Share of Volume by Size and Type 2018 – 2023
2.25 Carbonated Soft Drink Packaging Change in Volume by Size and Type 2019 – 2023
2.26 Carbonated Soft Drink Sales in Supermarkets Shares by Secondary Package Type 2018 – 2023
3. U.S. BEER PACKAGING
Beer Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Container Types
• Secondary Packaging
Exhibits
3.27 Beer Packaging Volume by Container Type 1980 – 2023
3.28 Beer Packaging Share by Container Type 1980 – 2023
3.29 Beer Packaging Growth by Container Type 1981 – 2023
3.30 Beer Packaging Estimated Dollar Shares by Secondary Package Type 2023
4. U.S. BOTTLED WATER PACKAGING
Bottled Water Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Domestic Sparkling Water
• Domestic Non-Sparkling Water
Exhibits
4.31 Bottled Water Packaging Unit Volume by Material 2018 – 2023
4.32 Bottled Water Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Material 2018 – 2023
4.33 Bottled Water Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Material 2019 – 2023
4.34 Domestic Sparkling Water Unit Volume by Material and Size 2018 – 2023
4.35 Domestic Sparkling Water Share of Unit Volume by Material and Size 2018 – 2023
4.36 Domestic Sparkling Water Change in Unit Volume by Material and Size 2019 – 2023
4.37 Domestic Non-Sparkling Water Packaging Volume by Material and Size 2018 – 2023
4.38 Domestic Non-Sparkling Water Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Material and Size 2018 – 2023
4.39 Domestic Non-Sparkling Water Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Material and Size 2019 – 2023
5. U.S. WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS PACKAGING
Distilled Spirits Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Package Sizes
Wine Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Package Sizes
Exhibits
5.40 Distilled Spirits Packaging Unit Volume and Growth 1981 – 2023
5.41 Distilled Spirits Packaging Estimated Unit Volume by Size 2018 – 2023
5.42 Distilled Spirits Packaging Estimated Share of Unit Volume by Size 2018 – 2023
5.43 Distilled Spirits Packaging Estimated Change in Unit Volume by Size 2019 – 2023
5.44 Distilled Spirits Packaging Estimated Glass vs. Plastic Volume 2023
5.45 Distilled Spirits Packaging Estimated Glass vs. Plastic Share 2023
5.46 Wine Packaging Unit Volume and Growth 1979 – 2023
5.47 Wine Packaging Estimated Unit Volume by Size 2018 – 2023
5.48 Wine Packaging Estimated Share of Unit Volume by Size 2018 – 2023
5.49 Wine Packaging Estimated Change in Unit Volume by Size 2019 – 2023
6. U.S. FRUIT BEVERAGE PACKAGING
Fruit Beverage Packaging
• Overview & Issues
Frozen Concentrate Fruit Juice Packaging
• Overview & Issues
Chilled, Ready-to-Serve Fruit Juice Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Package Sizes
Shelf-Stable Fruit Juice Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Package Sizes
Shelf-Stable Fruit Drink Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Package Sizes
Chilled, Ready-to-Serve Fruit Drink Packaging
• Overview & Issues
Frozen Concentrate Fruit Drink Packaging
• Overview & Issues
Exhibits
6.50 Frozen Concentrate Fruit Juice Unit Volume by Size of Can 1991 – 2023
6.51 Frozen Concentrate Fruit Juice Share of Unit Volume by Size of Can 1991 – 2023
6.52 Frozen Concentrate Fruit Juice Change in Unit Volume by Size of Can 1992 – 2023
6.53 Chilled, Ready-to-Serve Fruit Juice Unit Volume by Container Size 2018 – 2023
6.54 Chilled, Ready-to-Serve Fruit Juice Share of Unit Volume by Container Size 2018 – 2023
6.55 Chilled, Ready-to-Serve Fruit Juice Change in Unit Volume by Container Size 2019 – 2023
6.56 Shelf-Stable Fruit Juice Unit Volume by Container Size 2018 – 2023
6.57 Shelf-Stable Fruit Juice Share of Unit Volume by Container Size 2018 – 2023
6.58 Shelf-Stable Fruit Juice Change in Unit Volume by Container Size 2019 – 2023
6.59 Shelf-Stable Fruit Drinks Unit Volume by Container Size 2018 – 2023
6.60 Shelf-Stable Fruit Drinks Share of Unit Volume by Container Size 2018 – 2023
6.61 Shelf-Stable Fruit Drinks Change in Unit Volume by Container Size 2019 – 2023
6.62 Chilled, Ready-to-Serve Fruit Drinks Unit Volume by Container Type 2018 – 2023
6.63 Chilled, Ready-to-Serve Fruit Drinks Share of Unit Volume by Container Type 2018 – 2023
6.64 Chilled, Ready-to-Serve Fruit Drinks Change in Unit Volume by Container Type 2019 – 2023
6.65 Frozen Concentrate Fruit Drinks Unit Volume by Size of Can 1991 – 2023
6.66 Frozen Concentrate Fruit Drinks Share of Unit Volume by Size of Can 1991 – 2023
6.67 Frozen Concentrate Fruit Drinks Change in Unit Volume by Size of Can 1992 – 2023
7. U.S. READY-TO-DRINK COFFEE PACKAGING
RTD Coffee Packaging
• Overview & Issues
Exhibits
7. 68 RTD Coffee Packaging Unit Volume by Type 2018 – 2023
7. 69 RTD Coffee Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Type 2018 – 2023
7.70 RTD Coffee Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Type 2019 – 2023
8. U.S. TEA PACKAGING
Tea Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Ready-to-Drink Tea Packaging
Exhibits
8.71 Tea Packaging Unit Volume by Type 2018 – 2023
8.72 Tea Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Type 2018 – 2023
8.73 Tea Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Type 2019 – 2023
8.74 Ready-to-Drink Tea Packaging Volume by Size and Type 2018 – 2023
8.75 Ready-to-Drink Tea Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Size and Type 2018 – 2023
8.76 Ready-to-Drink Tea Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Size and Type 2019 – 2023
9. U.S. MILK PACKAGING
Milk Packaging
• Overview & Issues
Exhibits
9.77 Milk Packaging Unit Volume by Type 2018 – 2023
9.78 Milk Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Type 2018 – 2023
9.79 Milk Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Type 2019 – 2023
10. U.S. SPORTS AND ENERGY BEVERAGE PACKAGING
Sports Beverage Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Package Sizes
Energy Drink Packaging
• Overview & Issues
• Package Sizes
Exhibits
10.80 Sports Beverage Packaging Unit Volume by Size 2018 – 2023
10.81 Sports Beverage Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Size 2018 – 2023
10.82 Sports Beverage Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Size 2019 – 2023
10.83 Energy Drink Packaging Unit Volume by Size 1997 – 2023
10.84 Energy Drink Packaging Share of Unit Volume by Size 1997 – 2023
10.85 Energy Drink Packaging Change in Unit Volume by Size 1998 – 2023
11. THE LEADING BEVERAGE PACKAGING COMPANIES
Beverage Package Manufacturing
• Overview & Issues
AMCOR
• Overview
• History
• Products and Services
• Financial
BALL CORPORATION
• Overview
• History
• Products and Services
• Financial
CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.
• Overview
• History
• Products and Services
• Financial
ALPEK POLYESTER USA
• Overview
• History
• Products and Services
• Financial
INTERNATIONAL PAPER
• Overview
• History
• Products and Services
• Financial
NOVELIS
• Overview
• History
• Products and Services
• Financial
O-I
• Overview
• History
• Products and Services
• Financial
PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INC.
• Overview
• History
• Products and Services
• Financial
PACTIV EVERGREEN
• Overview
• History
• Products and Services
• Financial
SMURFIT WESTROCK
• Overview
• History
• Products and Services
• Financial

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