알코올 음료 포장 : 시장 점유율 분석, 업계 동향과 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the alcoholic drinks packaging market size in 2026 is estimated at USD 73.22 billion, growing from 2025 value of USD 69.79 billion with 2031 projections showing USD 93.12 billion, growing at 4.92% CAGR over 2026-2031.

This report is Segmented by Material (Metal, Glass, Plastic, Other Materials), Package Type (Bottles, Metal Cans, Pouches, Other Package Types), Product (Beer, Spirits, Wine, Ready-To-Drink Cocktails, Other Products), Distribution Channel (Off-Trade Retail, On-Trade/HoReCa, E-Commerce, Duty Free), and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Global Alcoholic Drinks Packaging Market Trends and Insights

Growing Demand for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Packaging

Extended producer responsibility schemes now cover more than 60% of European beverage sales and are spurring faster collection of glass cullet.Diageo invested GBP 16 million (USD 20.3 million) in 2024 to commercialize a paper-based spirits bottle, targeting 100 million units by 2030. Bacardi partnered with Encirc on a hydrogen-fueled furnace that lowers glass-production emissions by 90% per ton. EcoSpirits' tote system, already active in 15 markets, eliminates single-use glass and trims waste by 85% per liter. Pernod Ricard reported a 23% uptick in recycled-content glass use in 2025, secured through long-term cullet contracts. These moves demonstrate how environmental compliance is now closely tied to branding and cost efficiency.

Rapid Expansion of Ready-To-Drink Alcoholic Beverages

RTD cocktails outpaced every other category with 18% growth in 2024. Aluminum cans captured a 92% market share thanks to their portability and 12-month shelf life.Aluminum cans captured a 92% market share thanks to their portability and 12-month shelf life. Diageo's Captain Morgan RTD line adopted digitally printed 330 milliliter sleek cans, cutting set-up costs by 40% and enabling runs as small as 10,000 units. A similar momentum is visible in Japan and South Korea, where Suntory and Lotte Chilsung have launched canned highballs and soju drinks tailored to local tastes. Regulatory attention remains focused on food-contact linings and ingredient disclosures, but compliance is manageable given the category's relatively narrow margins.

Fluctuating Raw Material and Energy Costs

Aluminum averaged USD 2,420 per metric ton in 2024, up 14% year-over-year, pressuring can margins.European natural-gas spikes increased glass-production costs by 18%, resulting in surcharges of EUR 0.08 to EUR 0.12 per bottle. PET resin traded between USD 950 and USD 1,180 per ton amid volatility in crude oil prices. Ball absorbed USD 340 million in additional raw material spend despite hedging. In response, glass makers are electrifying furnaces; Ardagh's hydro-powered Swedish site cut per-ton costs by 22%. Carbon allowances under the EU ETS added EUR 15 per ton to both glass and aluminum in 2024, underscoring the link between energy policy and packaging economics.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Premiumization of Alcoholic Drinks Fuelling High-End Containers
2. Rising Disposable Income in Developing Countries
3. Aluminum Can Body Shortage from EV Battery Competition

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Glass held 54.05% of 2025 revenue, solidifying its dominance in wine and high-end spirits, where inertness and brand heritage are key considerations. The alcoholic drinks packaging market is experiencing accelerated growth in metal, with aluminum forecast to post a 6.35% CAGR through 2031, driven by the rise of RTD cocktails, canned wine, and lightweight craft beer launches. Metal's prior 5.9% CAGR from 2020 to 2024 now serves as a launchpad for faster uptake as breweries integrate digital printing.

Recycled-content glass usage averaged 58% in Verallia's European furnaces in 2024, alleviating input cost pressure while meeting eco-label requirements. Paper and bio-based composites remain experimental, yet Diageo's target of 100 million paper bottles by 2030 indicates future traction. Plastic lags due to barrier limits, though pouches and miniatures create small niches where shatter resistance trumps tradition. Regulatory focus centers on life-cycle assessments, as outlined in ISO 14044, prompting brands to publish Environmental Product Declarations. Suppliers capable of validating carbon data and ensuring a stable supply of cullet are best positioned as sustainability reporting becomes more stringent.

Bottles contributed 58.20% of 2025 revenue, riding entrenched wine and premium-beer norms that favor glass aesthetics and storytelling labels. Metal cans, however, are projected to register a 7.05% CAGR, moving beyond beer into spirits and wine as consumers seek grab-and-go convenience. Craft brewers embraced in-house digital printing, cutting artwork lead times from eight weeks to two days, and enabling 5,000-unit special editions that drive taproom buzz.

Pouches hold a share of under 3% yet are growing in e-commerce, where lighter shipments lower breakage costs by 40%. Bag-in-box and refillable totes cater to on-premise needs and duty-free exclusives, thereby strengthening circular supply models. Ardagh logged a 12% uptick in metal-wine can shipments, especially among Australian brands targeting festival sales. Deposit-return schemes reward recycling, aligning consumer convenience with regulatory incentives. ISO 11683 recyclability standards now influence retailer shelf allocations as chains demand easily sortable formats.

Complete Report Scope:

• By Material
  • Metal
  • Glass
  • Plastic
  • Other Materials
• By Package Type
  • Bottles
  • Metal Cans
  • Pouches
  • Other Package Types
• By Product
  • Beer
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Ready-To-Drink Cocktails
  • Other Products
• By Distribution Channel
  • Off-Trade Retail
  • On-Trade / HoReCa
  • E-Commerce
  • Duty Free
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Middle East
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Turkey
      • Rest of Middle East
    • Africa
      • South Africa
      • Nigeria
      • Rest of Africa

Geography Analysis

North America captured 39.10% of 2025 revenue, driven by craft-beer innovations, premium-spirit launches, and stringent deposit-return regulations that foster high recycling rates. Yet, growth is projected at a modest 3.95% CAGR through 2031, as category maturity tempers unit expansion, even while a premium SKU mix improves margins. Europe contributed 32.40% in 2025, facing pressure from declining German beer volumes but showing resilience in French and Italian wine packaging, as well as Eastern European spirits sales. The EU Digital Product Passport, effective as of 2027, is encouraging suppliers to adopt blockchain traceability and QR-code labels that detail the recycled content and end-of-life options. O-I began deploying electric furnaces in Poland and Spain, cutting emissions by half per ton and supporting regional compliance needs.

The Asia-Pacific region is set to grow at an 7.95% CAGR, the fastest among the alcoholic drinks packaging markets, as China and India urbanize and incomes rise. The Asian Development Bank forecasts a 3.5 billion-strong middle class by 2030, which is expected to support demand for premium packages. Ball's new Indian plant will supply 1.2 billion cans annually, reflecting a localization strategy aimed at lowering freight costs and shortening lead times. Southeast Asia also benefits from Crown's Cambodian expansion, which adds 30% capacity to cover RTD growth in the region.

Brazil and Argentina being the dominant countries, despite currency headwinds that increase the cost of imported aluminum and glass. Verallia grew glass shipments 9% to Latin American distillers seeking premium export bottles. Middle East and Africa remain below 5%, but the United Arab Emirates and South Africa show premium spirits momentum in duty-free and expatriate retail. Infrastructure investments to bolster cold chains and recycling systems are underway, revealing long-term potential for circular packaging models. Regulatory focus on ingredient labeling and age controls is spreading, harmonizing regional compliance with international standards for exporters.

1. Amcor plc
2. Mondi plc
3. Ball Corporation
4. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA
5. Tetra Laval International SA
6. Crown Holdings Inc.
7. Krones AG
8. Sidel SA
9. Owens-Illinois Inc.
10. Ardagh Group SA
11. Verallia SA
12. Vidrala SA
13. Gerresheimer AG
14. Smurfit WestRock
15. International Paper Company
16. CANPACK SA
17. Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.
18. Vetropack Holding Ltd.
19. EcoSpirits Global Pte. Ltd.

Additional Benefits:

• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET LANDSCAPE

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 Rising Disposable Income in Developing Countries
  • 4.2.2 Growing Demand for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Packaging
  • 4.2.3 Premiumization of Alcoholic Drinks Fuelling High-End Containers
  • 4.2.4 Rapid Expansion of Ready-To-Drink Alcoholic Beverages
  • 4.2.5 Breweries' Shift to In-House Digital Can Printing Platforms
  • 4.2.6 Adoption of Refillable Spirits Totes in High-Duty Markets
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 Fluctuating Raw Material and Energy Costs
  • 4.3.2 Stringent Environmental Packaging Compliance Costs
  • 4.3.3 Aluminum Can Body Shortage From EV Battery Competition
  • 4.3.4 EU Digital Product Passport Mandates Increasing Label Complexity
• 4.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
• 4.5 Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on the Market
• 4.6 Regulatory Landscape
• 4.7 Technological Outlook
• 4.8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.8.1 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.8.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.8.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.8.4 Threat of Substitute Products
  • 4.8.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5 MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

• 5.1 By Material
  • 5.1.1 Metal
  • 5.1.2 Glass
  • 5.1.3 Plastic
  • 5.1.4 Other Materials
• 5.2 By Package Type
  • 5.2.1 Bottles
  • 5.2.2 Metal Cans
  • 5.2.3 Pouches
  • 5.2.4 Other Package Types
• 5.3 By Product
  • 5.3.1 Beer
  • 5.3.2 Spirits
  • 5.3.3 Wine
  • 5.3.4 Ready-To-Drink Cocktails
  • 5.3.5 Other Products
• 5.4 By Distribution Channel
  • 5.4.1 Off-Trade Retail
  • 5.4.2 On-Trade / HoReCa
  • 5.4.3 E-Commerce
  • 5.4.4 Duty Free
• 5.5 By Geography
  • 5.5.1 North America
    • 5.5.1.1 United States
    • 5.5.1.2 Canada
    • 5.5.1.3 Mexico
  • 5.5.2 Europe
    • 5.5.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.2.2 France
    • 5.5.2.3 Germany
    • 5.5.2.4 Italy
    • 5.5.2.5 Spain
    • 5.5.2.6 Rest of Europe
  • 5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.3.1 China
    • 5.5.3.2 India
    • 5.5.3.3 Japan
    • 5.5.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.5.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • 5.5.4 South America
    • 5.5.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.5.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.5.4.3 Rest of South America
  • 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.5.5.1 Middle East
      • 5.5.5.1.1 United Arab Emirates
      • 5.5.5.1.2 Turkey
      • 5.5.5.1.3 Rest of Middle East
    • 5.5.5.2 Africa
      • 5.5.5.2.1 South Africa
      • 5.5.5.2.2 Nigeria
      • 5.5.5.2.3 Rest of Africa

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Strategic Moves
• 6.3 Market Share Analysis
• 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
  • 6.4.1 Amcor plc
  • 6.4.2 Mondi plc
  • 6.4.3 Ball Corporation
  • 6.4.4 Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA
  • 6.4.5 Tetra Laval International SA
  • 6.4.6 Crown Holdings Inc.
  • 6.4.7 Krones AG
  • 6.4.8 Sidel SA
  • 6.4.9 Owens-Illinois Inc.
  • 6.4.10 Ardagh Group SA
  • 6.4.11 Verallia SA
  • 6.4.12 Vidrala SA
  • 6.4.13 Gerresheimer AG
  • 6.4.14 Smurfit WestRock
  • 6.4.15 International Paper Company
  • 6.4.16 CANPACK SA
  • 6.4.17 Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.
  • 6.4.18 Vetropack Holding Ltd.
  • 6.4.19 EcoSpirits Global Pte. Ltd.

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

• 7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment