PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
UK soft drinks packaging expected to grow due to the increasing demand for convenient and sustainable packaging solutions
Over the forecast period, total soft drinks packaging retail volumes in the UK are expected to see a positive growth trajectory, driven by less mature categories such as RTD coffee, RTD tea, and sports drinks. This will drive growth in the popular pack types associated with each category, such as thin wall plastic containers and metal beverage cans in RTD coffee, PET bottles and glass bottles within RTD tea, and PET bottles in sports drinks.
UK soft drinks packaging expected to evolve with advancements in PET recycling, supply and demand dynamics, and changing consumer preferences
Over the forecast period, UK soft drinks packaging is expected to experience notable shifts influenced by advances in PET recycling, supply and demand dynamics, and changing consumer preferences. The sorted recycling rate for PET beverage bottles is projected to reach 77% by 2025, indicating a continued upward trend in recycling efforts.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft 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 Soft 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 Soft 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 Soft 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?
Soft Drinks Packaging in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Soft drinks packaging witnesses a slight decline in the UK in 2024 due to continued consumer caution
UK soft drinks players accelerate use of recycled PET in soft drinks packaging
UK soft drinks packaging sees innovation in terms of sustainable materials in 2024
UK soft drinks packaging expected to grow due to the increasing demand for convenient and sustainable packaging solutions
UK soft drinks packaging expected to evolve with advancements in PET recycling, supply and demand dynamics, and changing consumer preferences
Soft 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:
Soft Drinks Packaging
- Asian Speciality Drinks
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- Carbonated Bottled Water
- Flavoured Bottled Water
- Functional Bottled Water
- Still Bottled Water
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- Cola Carbonates
- Non-Cola Carbonates
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- Liquid Concentrates
- Powder Concentrates
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- 100% Juice
- Juice Drinks (up to 24% Juice)
- Nectars
- Coconut and Other Plant Waters
- Energy Drinks
- Sports Drinks
- RTD Coffee
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- Carbonated RTD Tea and Kombucha
- Still RTD Tea
Soft Drinks Packaging
This is the aggregation of Asian speciality drinks, bottled water, carbonates, concentrates, fruit/vegetable juice, RTD coffee, RTD tea, and sports and energy drinks.
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