North America PET Bottles Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The North America PET bottles market size reached a value of USD 8.20 Billion in 2024. During the forecast period of 2025 and 2034, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.30% to reach a value of around USD 12.49 Billion by 2034.

News and Developments in the Market 

In January, 2023, Plastipak, a leader in the design, production, and recycling of plastic containers, finished a huge investment to greatly increase its PET recycling capacity at its manufacturing facility in Bascharage, Luxembourg. This new addition will raise the yearly output capacity by 136% at the Luxembourg plant's initial PET recycling factory, which debuted in 2008. The recycling operation produces food-grade recycled PET (rPET) pellets by washing rPET flakes made from post-consumer bottles at the same location as Plastipak's premier preform and container production facilities.

In September 2021, Unicep Packaging, a producer of packaging for liquid products and health care items, was purchased by Silgan Holdings Inc. This acquisition will help with the development, formulation, production, and sale of precision dosing dispensing packaging solutions, including diagnostic test components, oral care applications, and skincare products, specifically for the healthcare, diagnostics, animal health, personal care, and oral care markets. As a result, the increase in mergers, acquisitions, and capacity expansion due to the increased demand for PET bottles are one of the key North America PET bottles market trends.

In September 2021, Elif, a significant provider of eco-friendly flexible packaging to large international brand owners, was acquired by Huhtamaki. With this acquisition, they will be better positioned to provide goods to emerging countries and to grow their flexible PET container business. By 2030, Huhtamaki hopes to have made every one of its products recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable.

In July 2020, as part of its sustainability initiatives that are 100% recyclable, Nestle Waters North America (NWNA) launched three domestic still water brands in the United States: Ozarka, Deer Park, and Zephyrhills. The packaging for these brands is made entirely of recycled plastic (rPET). Nearly 60% of United States’ households will have access to NWNA's regionally distributed spring water brands that are in bottles manufactured completely of recycled plastic as a result of the company’s expansion of rPET. Many businesses involved in creating and innovating new recyclable PET bottles for packaged water in order to maintain environmental sustainability, are driving the North America PET bottles market demand.

In February 2020, Amcor presented its most recent and personalised designs at the Wine and Grape Symposium in California. The company also disclosed a partnership with British start-up Garçon Wines to bring their distinctive and environmentally-friendly flat wine bottles to the United States market. Through this partnership, Amcor will create flat wine bottles in the United States using PET plastic that has been post-consumer recycled (PCR).

Increasing Demand for Packaging and Technological Advancements are Responsible for Driving the North America PET Bottles Market Growth

PET bottles are frequently made using PET resins, driving the growth of the North America PET bottles market. PET or polyethylene terephthalate, is a thermoplastic polymer is a part of the polyester family and has a wide range of applications. Dimensional stability, tensile, thermal, and chemical qualities are just a few of the impressive characteristics that polyester resins have.

It is frequently used in the manufacture of plastic bottles since it is environment-friendly and can be recycled. PET bottles are typically utilised for the packaging of beverages and drinking water, but they are also utilised for the packaging of salad dressings, home cleaners, medications, dish detergents, and mouthwashes.

• One of the key factors influencing the North America PET bottles market expansion is an increase in demand for PET bottles for the packaging of bottled water, juices, soft drinks, medications, salad dressings, oils, household cleansers, and personal care goods. This can be attributed to the benefits of PET materials, such as their high-pressure resistance, high transparency, good barrier qualities, shiny surface, good stability, and lightweight.
• In addition, rapid technological advancements like the development of plasma-based coatings have increased the natural resistance of PET bottles. Additionally, the bottle's infusion of silver contributes to the product's longer shelf life. During the forecast period, these factors are also likely to fuel the North America PET bottles market development.
• In several areas, the demand for PET bottles is being driven by rising consumer disposable income, shifting dietary trends, and innovative packaging.

North America PET Bottles Market Segmentation

The EMR’s report titled “North America PET Bottles Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Technology

• Stretch Blow Moulding
• Injection Moulding
• Extrusion Blow Moulding
• Thermoforming
• Others

Market Breakup by Application

• Beverages
• Food
• Personal Care
• Household Care
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• United States
• Canada

Beverages to Witness Significant Market Growth

With the rising demand for bottled water and various other types of non-alcoholic beverages, it is projected that the need for PET bottles in the beverage sector would increase. The growing demand for North America PET bottles market is attributed to three factors: customers' predisposition for high-quality drinking water; their concern of contracting diseases after drinking contaminated tap water; and the portability and convenience offered by the bottled water.

The desire for packaged drinking water among customers is driving the market for PET bottles, which offer ease of use, high shelf life, greater protection against deterioration agents and is less expensive than other packaging options. Categories such as carbonated soft drinks, juice drinks, dilutables, sports and energy drinks, and fruit juices, are driving the expansion of the soft drink market in North America, which is contributing to the growth of the North America PET bottles market share.

United States to Drive the Growth for North America PET Bottles Market

Modern retail establishments are quickly spreading across the United States, particularly in urban areas, which has had an indirect impact on the PET bottle business. Increased use of beverages in PET containers, such as soft drinks, is made possible by easy access to supermarkets and hypermarkets. This is aiding the North America PET bottles market. Additionally, as end users gain disposable income, their purchasing power for beverage items has increased, which will boost the region's sales of PET bottles.

Competitive Landscape  

The comprehensive EMR report offers a detailed analysis of the market based on a SWOT analysis and Porter's five forces model. The following top players in the North America PET bottles market are thoroughly analysed in the study, along with their competitive landscape and recent developments such as mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

Amcor plc

Amcor plc is a leader in the development and production of sustainable packaging for a variety of products, including food, beverages, home and personal care items, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The company's main goal is to create packaging that is light, recyclable, reusable, and created with more and more recycled material.

Berry Global Inc.

Berry Global Inc. develops engineered products and innovative packaging with the goal of improving both human and environmental well-being. Every day, the business serves clients of all sizes across the world by utilising its unrivalled global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation experience.

Graham Packaging Company

Graham Packaging Company is a market leader in the creation, production, and distribution of unique, sustainable, value-added containers for food, beverages, home goods, and automobiles. In order to suit the needs of today's consumers, the company works with some of the most well-known companies in the world to give them packaging that is secure, attractive, and convenient. This is aiding the North America PET bottles market share.

Loews Corporation

Loews Corporation is a diversified firm with operations in the packaging, energy, insurance, and tourism sectors. Altium Packaging, CNA Financial Corporation, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Loews Hotels, and Boardwalk Pipeline Partners are among the companies that control the majority of the company's stock.

Plastipak Holdings, Inc.

Plastipak Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design and production of premium rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, and consumer products sectors. With more than 1,500 patents for its cutting-edge packaging designs and manufacturing techniques, the company is also a market innovator in the packaging sector. Additionally, Plastipak licences other packaging technology internationally.
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