PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising demand for RTDs and premium giftable drinks fuelling packaging growth in the UK
Total alcoholic drinks packaging unit volumes in the UK are expected to continue growing over the forecast period, registering a 2% CAGR in 2024-2029. This will be supported by growing sales of RTDs and increasing demand for both premium giftable and limited-edition packaging.
The 330ml pack is expected to become the leading size over the forecast period
Metal cans and glass bottles will continue to dominate alcoholic drinks packaging in the UK over the forecast period. However, some changes are expected in pack sizes in the coming years.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Alcoholic Drinks Packaging industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Alcoholic Drinks Packaging industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Alcoholic Drinks Packaging in United Kingdom report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Alcoholic Drinks Packaging in United Kingdom?
- Which are the major pack types and how are they performing in United Kingdom?
- Have there been any packaging legislative changes in the past 12 months?
- How are consumption trends impacting the packaging landscape?
- What are the key trends and latest product developments in packaging?
- How important are sustainability and recycling to consumers in United Kingdom?
- Where is future growth expected to be most significant?
Alcoholic Drinks Packaging in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising in-home consumption and sustainability drive growth in UK alcoholic drinks packaging
Metal cans continue to hold a slight lead over glass bottles in alcohol packaging in the UK
Paper-based bottle innovation marks a step towards sustainable alcohol packaging
Rising demand for RTDs and premium giftable drinks fuelling packaging growth in the UK
The 330ml pack is expected to become the leading size over the forecast period
Alcoholic Drinks Packaging in the United Kingdom - Company Profiles
Packaging Industry in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview
Packaging in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Changing consumer behaviour and economic pressures drive the shift towards convenience-focused and flexible packaging formats
Rising sustainability expectations and inflationary pressures reshape food packaging formats
Regulatory targets and brand carbon goals accelerate the shift to rPET and low-impact non-alcoholic formats
Premiumisation demands and carbon-reduction goals drive material diversification in alcoholic drinks
Circular beauty expectations and retailer action accelerate refill and bio-based packaging adoption
Demand for value and waste reduction drives adoption of concentrates and refill ecosystems in home care
Consumer demand for sustainability and functionality drives new flexible and smart packaging formats in pet food
Rising regulatory costs are accelerating packaging redesign
Deposit incentives are reshaping beverage packaging choices
Government-funded waste systems are driving infrastructure upgrades, recycling targets and local-authority integration
Regulatory pressure and consumer demand driving strategic recycling partnerships
Patent-free biopolymers and seaweed coating emerge as compostable packaging solutions
EPR obligations and traceability requirements reinforce adoption of smart packaging technologies
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Alcoholic Drinks Packaging
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- Dark Beer
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- Flavoured/Mixed Lager
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- Domestic Lager
- Imported Lager
- Non/Low Alcohol Beer
- Stout
- Cider/Perry
- RTDs
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- Brandy and Cognac
- Liqueurs
- Rum
- Tequila (and Mezcal)
- Whiskies
- White Spirits
- Other Spirits
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- Fortified Wine and Vermouth
- Non-Grape Wine
- Sparkling Wine
- Still Light Grape Wine
- Non Alcoholic Wine
Alcoholic Drinks Packaging
This is the aggregation of beer, cider/perry, RTDs/high-strength premixes, spirits and wine.
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