Screw Closures

Global Screw Closures Market to Reach US$39.2 Billion by 2030

The global market for Screw Closures estimated at US$34.4 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$39.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. 18 - 33 mm Diameter, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.8% CAGR and reach US$15.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the 36 - 53 mm Diameter segment is estimated at 2.3% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$9.4 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 4.4% CAGR

The Screw Closures market in the U.S. is estimated at US$9.4 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$7.5 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 4.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 0.7% and 1.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 1.2% CAGR.

Global Screw Closures Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Are Screw Closures Gaining Preference Across Consumer and Industrial Packaging Segments?
Screw closures remain one of the most dominant closure types across packaging industries due to their reliability, resealability, and compatibility with a wide range of container formats. Their versatility spans across beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and chemical containers, offering secure sealing mechanisms that prevent leakage, preserve product integrity, and support consumer convenience. Demand is particularly strong in the bottled water and soft drink segments, where high-speed bottling lines require closures that ensure a consistent torque profile and reliable seal integrity across millions of units. The growing market for ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, protein shakes, and health supplements is further accelerating demand for tamper-evident and induction-sealable screw caps.

Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical packaging is driving the adoption of child-resistant and senior-friendly screw closures that comply with regulatory mandates such as CFR Title 21 and ISO 8317. These closures are being designed to balance safety and ease of use while supporting moisture barrier properties and compatibility with desiccant inserts. In the personal care and cosmetics sectors, screw closures are preferred for lotions, serums, and viscous products due to their ability to support controlled dispensing, product reclosure, and design customization. Additionally, industrial chemicals, agrochemical solutions, and lubricants continue to use threaded screw closures to ensure spill-proof, solvent-resistant packaging across rugged transport and storage conditions.

How Are Material Innovations and Manufacturing Techniques Advancing Closure Design?
Material science is playing a pivotal role in enhancing the functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics of screw closures. Polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (HDPE/LDPE), and high-barrier thermoplastics are being engineered with additive formulations to improve heat resistance, dimensional stability, and chemical inertness. Multi-component closures featuring soft-touch thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and co-injected liners are improving seal performance, grip ergonomics, and product protection. Lightweighting strategies are also being employed to reduce resin consumption while maintaining cap performance-an especially critical factor in large-scale beverage applications where closure weight contributes significantly to overall packaging cost and sustainability footprint.

Advances in injection compression molding and in-mold labeling (IML) are enabling the production of high-precision, decorative screw caps that support brand differentiation. Precision tooling and digital inspection systems are ensuring consistent closure thread profiles, tamper-evidence bands, and venting features that are critical for quality assurance. Furthermore, manufacturers are adopting post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins and biopolymer blends to develop environmentally compliant closures that align with global plastic circularity initiatives. These closures are designed for recyclability in existing waste streams and are increasingly paired with tethered designs to comply with the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive.

Which End-Use Trends Are Driving the Diversification of Screw Closure Formats?
Customization and functional innovation are expanding the applicability of screw closures beyond conventional formats. In beverage markets, sports caps, flip-top closures, and integrated straws are being combined with threaded designs to enhance user experience while maintaining tamper evidence and product freshness. In health and wellness products, screw closures with dosage control, child resistance, and freshness seals are being introduced across powder supplements, vitamins, and CBD-based formulations. These closures often feature dual-thread mechanisms or integrated measuring scoops to support accurate dispensing.

In industrial and automotive sectors, screw closures are evolving to include built-in pour spouts, anti-glug features, and tamper-indicating ring designs that remain intact under mechanical stress. Agrochemical closures now support induction sealing and multiple-use resealing without compromising safety, with QR code and RFID integrations enabling track-and-trace functionality. Additionally, the e-commerce boom is driving demand for closures that can withstand transportation shocks, pressure variation, and leakage risk in multi-climate shipping conditions. Screw closures that pass Amazon’s ISTA-6A packaging test protocols are gaining traction among D2C brands shipping liquids and semi-liquids.

What Is Fueling the Global Expansion of the Screw Closures Market?
The growth in the screw closures market is driven by several factors, including rising demand for resealable, tamper-evident packaging, the proliferation of bottled product categories, and the increasing focus on sustainable material usage. With on-the-go consumption trends accelerating, especially in emerging markets, brands are prioritizing screw closures that ensure product integrity and support portability. Regulatory compliance is another growth enabler, particularly in pharma, food safety, and hazardous chemical packaging, where closure design directly impacts user safety and product quality.

Packaging standardization across global supply chains is encouraging manufacturers to adopt universal thread finishes and torque specifications, allowing for seamless integration across filling lines, capper equipment, and distribution platforms. The shift toward mono-material packaging is reinforcing the dominance of screw closures that can be molded in single-resin configurations, reducing recycling contamination. Moreover, brand owners are using closures as a marketing touchpoint-leveraging tactile feedback, visual design, and interactivity to enhance consumer engagement.

As closures become increasingly functional, lightweight, and sustainable, the market is witnessing rising investments in closure innovation hubs, digital printing technologies, and smart packaging solutions. With demand extending from mass-market beverages to niche personal care and precision dosing applications, the global screw closures market is set for stable and diversified growth across both volume-driven and value-added product segments.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Screw Closures market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Diameter (18 - 33 mm Diameter, 36 - 53 mm Diameter, 63 - 100 mm Diameter, Above 100 mm) Diameter; Material (LDPE Material, HDPE Material, Polypropylene Material, Metal Material, Thermoset Material, Other Materials); End-Use (Beverages End-Use, Food End-Use, Pharmaceuticals End-Use, Household End-Use, Cosmetics & Personal Care End-Use, Other End-Uses)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 43 Featured) -

• Albea Group
• Amcor plc
• AptarGroup Inc.
• Berry Global Inc.
• BERICAP GmbH
• Closure Systems Intl.
• Comar LLC
• Coral Products PLC
• Crown Holdings Inc.
• Guala Closures Group
• Mold-Rite Plastics
• O.Berk Company
• Pact Group Holdings Ltd
• Plastics Closures Ltd
• Pretium Packaging
• Silgan Holdings Inc.
• Tecnocap Group
• United Caps
• Weener Plastics Group
• Zotefoams plc

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