The beverage packaging industry is showing strong growth around the globe and is estimated to reach $131.1 billion by 2019, a five year CAGR of 4.4%1. For example, brick liquid cartons and PET bottles — driven by beverage growth — will register the two highest global growth rates out of the top ten packaging types through 2019, with a five year CAGR of 5.3% and 4.7% respectively. Some common global trends drive this growth while several are more regionally specific. The 2015 Global Packaging Trends Report from PMMI identifies these trends, pinpointing drivers as well as their impact across both packaging and product types.
Three trends affecting the beverage packaging market are shared across each region of the world: a greater consumer awareness of health and wellness, the stronger influence of recycling and environmental issues, and an increase in disposable income and purchasing power. Each trend impacts the beverage market in a unique way and manifests differently in each region.