Europe Beverage Packaging

Across Spain, sustainability is the dominant theme. Food categories such as dairy and processed foods are replacing rigid plastics with paperboard cartons and compostable trays, while confectionery brands are introducing biodegradable wrappers. Beverage players are accelerating adoption of recycled ...

Across Spain, sustainability is the dominant theme. Food categories such as dairy and processed foods are replacing rigid plastics with paperboard cartons and compostable trays, while confectionery brands are introducing biodegradable wrappers. Beverage players are accelerating adoption of recycled ...

Following the steep drop in demand that alcoholic drinks packaging unit volumes experienced in 2022, when the war broke out, Ukraine has now seen two years of strong growth in 2023 and 2024, supported by a gradual recovery in consumer demand and the normalisation of economic conditions. This rebound ...

Total alcoholic drinks packaging volumes declined by 1% in 2024, primarily due to the declining sales in beer, the major category in unit volume terms in the industry. Alcohol consumption in Poland is in decline, driven by the increasing significance of mindful drinking and rising prices. As a resul ...

In 2024, the alcoholic drinks packaging market in Sweden recorded a 2% unit volume decline, primarily driven by the ongoing reduction in alcohol consumption in the country due to prevailing health trends. The implementation of EU regulations on packaging, combined with the sustainability policies en ...

In 2024, Italy’s alcoholic drinks packaging unit volumes declined by 1%, heavily impacted by reductions in wine consumption and production, particularly in still light grape wine. Domestic retail sales of wine fell, with exports to key markets, including the US, UK and Germany, which account for a s ...

In 2024, total alcoholic drinks packaging unit volumes declined by 1% in the off-trade channel in Germany, driven by reduced consumption across key categories and a shift in packaging preferences. Traditional formats like glass bottles, brick liquid cartons and folding cartons were in decline, while ...

After three years of decline, following the pandemic-induced sales spike seen in 2020, the UK alcoholic drinks packaging market returned to positive growth in 2024, with unit volumes increasing by 4% in this year. There was a noticeable rising preference for premium products in the UK in 2024 – with ...

In 2024, Switzerland saw a 3% decline in total alcoholic drinks packaging unit volumes, reflecting a broader slowdown in consumption across key categories. This downward trend was driven by several factors, including poor weather conditions, which dampened outdoor social activities, shifting consume ...

In 2024, the total packaging volumes for alcoholic beverages in France declined by 1%, driven by a combination of rising costs, the introduction of new sustainability regulations and evolving consumer preferences. As glass, metal and closures became more expensive, this was forcing producers to reas ...

In 2024, the packaging unit volumes for alcoholic drinks in Spain declined by 1% due to multiple interrelated factors. Rising inflation and supply chain disruptions led to increased prices for alcoholic beverages, prompting consumers to cut back on their purchases, thereby reducing demand. At the sa ...

In 2024, Switzerland recorded a decline in total dairy packaging volumes, which fell slightly to 2.6 billion units. This downturn was attributed to several factors, including supply chain challenges, shifting consumer behaviour and increasing competition from plant-based alternatives. Manufacturers ...

In 2024, total packaging retail volumes of hot drinks in Ukraine grew by 3% to 1.5 billion units. This increase can be attributed to a combination of consumer demand for convenience, sustainability, and premium experiences. However, cost-of-living pressures and the search for affordability played a ...

In 2024, total packaging retail volumes in soft drinks in Ukraine grew by 9% to reach 4 billion units, driven primarily by consumer demand for affordable, everyday indulgences such as carbonates and energy drinks. While PET bottles experienced a slight decline in its share of unit volumes, it remain ...

In 2024, total packaging retail volumes for hot drinks in France decreased by 1% to 2.5 billion units. This decline was primarily attributed to cost-of-living pressures and the ongoing search for affordability among consumers. As financial constraints intensified, consumers became more discerning in ...

In 2024, soft drinks packaging volumes in France fell by 1% to 16 billion units, a decline driven by cost-of-living pressures and evolving consumer preferences. PET bottles continued to dominate overall packaging volumes. However, the French government's stringent measures to reduce plastic waste, a ...

In 2024, total soft drinks packaging retail volumes in Sweden increased by 5% to reach 2.7 billion units. Metal beverage cans, with their indefinite recyclability and ability to preserve beverage quality, meant this pack type dominated in 2024, and saw dynamic growth in volumes and share, becoming i ...

In 2024, total hot drinks packaging retail volumes in Sweden increased, with 2% growth to reach 197 million units. Flexible packaging continued to dominate in 2024, as it offers a cost-effective solution for manufacturers and retailers due to its lower production and transportation costs compared to ...

In 2024, total hot drinks packaging retail volumes rose in Poland, increasing by 1% to 1.4 billion units. The increase was driven by rising demand for speciality coffee and fruit/herbal teas, with consumers favouring convenient, single-serve packaging formats such as capsules and sachets due to thei ...

In 2024, soft drinks in Poland saw a 2% rise in total packaging retail volumes to reach 9.3 billion units, driven by sustained demand despite cost-of-living pressures. The search for affordability influenced packaging trends, with manufacturers exploring strategies such as downsizing or rationalisin ...

In 2024, total soft drinks packaging retail volumes in Italy decreased by 1% to 15 billion units, as cost of living pressures led some consumers to purchase fewer soft drinks, and others sought affordability. Despite the overall decline, certain pack types and sizes experienced growth, driven by the ...

In 2024, total hot drinks packaging retail volumes in Italy experienced growth of 2% to reach 1.9 billion units, driven by evolving consumer preferences, economic factors, and regulatory pressures. Consumers increasingly opted for health-conscious and low sugar beverages, such as loose-leaf tea and ...

In 2024, total soft drinks packaging retail volumes in the Netherlands decreased by 0.4% to 3.8 billion units, driven by a combination of regulatory changes and ongoing cost-of-living pressures. The extension of the national deposit return scheme to metal beverage containers and the increase in the ...

In 2024, total soft drinks packaging retail volumes decreased slightly due to a combination of environmental regulations and changing consumer behaviour. Governments around the world, particularly in Europe, implemented stricter policies on single-use plastics and packaging waste, pushing beverage c ...

Total hot drinks packaging retail volumes experienced little movement in Spain in 2024. Folding cartons remined the leading individual pack type, and its static performance impacted overall hot drinks packaging. The demand for folding cartons faced fluctuations over the past couple of years, with pr ...