Dublin, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Opportunities in the United Kingdom Packaging Industry 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The UK packaging industry grew from 110.3 billion units in 2018 to 119.7 billion units in 2023, at a CAGR of 1.6%. It is forecast to increase further and reach 129 billion units in 2028, at a CAGR of 1.5%.

Flexible packaging was the most used pack material in 2023, accounting for 41.6 billion units and holding a volume share of 34.7%. Rigid plastics followed with a 32.9% volume share. Among all pack materials, glass will post the fastest CAGR at 2.3% during 2023-28.

Report Scope

This report includes an analysis of the following:

• Market overview: Provides an overview of the usage of different pack materials across different industries in terms of the number of units, packaging share, and growth rates during 2018-28. Additionally, it explores packaging innovations for the leading industries in regard to each pack material analyzed.
• Growth in the use of pack materials by industry: Provides an overview of the shift in the utilization of various pack materials across the leading industries during 2023-28.
• Key pack materials: Includes data and analysis-number of units (millions) and growth rates-for five key pack materials, namely rigid plastics, rigid metal, paper and board, flexible packaging, and glass during 2018-28. It also includes data and analysis for pack materials other than the previously mentioned five. Additionally, the section covers:
• Pack sub-type: Includes aerosol - metal, box - rigid plastic, carton - carton board, box - liquid packaging board, box - other material, foil - aluminum, pod - paper, flexible plastic, tray - aluminum, tube - flexible plastic, other flexible packaging pack types - all sub-types, HDPE, PET, and others.
• Pack type: Includes aerosol, bag-in-box, bag/sachet, blister pack, bottle, box, bubble top, can, carton-folding, carton-liquid, clamshell, etc.
• Closure material: Includes metal, plastic, glass, natural cork, synthetic cork, and others.
• Closure type: Includes cap, crown, dispenser, film, flip/snap top, foil, lever closure, plastic tie, prize off, screw top, sports cap, stopper, and twist off.
• Primary outer material: Includes flexible packaging, board, rigid plastic, and others.
• Primary outer type: Includes bag, blister pack, carton-folding, shrink wrap, sleeve, and others.

Reasons to Buy

• Manufacturers and retailers seek latest information on how the market is evolving to formulate their sales and marketing strategies. There is also demand for authentic market data with a high level of detail.
• This report has been created to provide its readers with up-to-date information and analysis to uncover emerging opportunities of growth within the sector in the region.
• The report provides a detailed analysis of the countries in the region, covering the key challenges, competitive landscape and demographic analysis, that can help companies gain insight into the country specific nuances.
• The analysts have also placed a significant emphasis on the key trends that drive consumer choice and the future opportunities that can be explored in the region, than can help companies in revenue expansion.
• To gain competitive intelligence about leading brands in the sector in the region with information about their market share and growth rates.

Key Topics Covered:

• Market Environment - Key Takeaways
• Pack Material Market - Overview
• Pack Material Market Size and Growth Analysis
• Pack Material Growth Contribution by Industry
• Market Size by Pack Material and Industry
• Market Dynamics
• Consumer Sentiments
• Packaging Innovations and New Launches
• Packaging Waste Regulations
• Growth Analysis of Pack Material by Industry and Sector
• Pack Material by Industry - Key Takeaways
• Packaging Share Change by Material and Industry
  • Growth Analysis by Industry - Food
  • Growth Analysis by Industry - Alcoholic Beverages
  • Growth Analysis by Industry - Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Growth Analysis by Industry - Cosmetics and Toiletries
  • Growth Analysis by Industry - Other Industries
• Analysis by Pack Material - Rigid Plastics
  • Rigid Plastics by Industry - Key Takeaways
  • Rigid Plastics - Growth Analysis by Pack Type and Pack Sub-type
  • Rigid Plastics - Growth Analysis by Closure Material and Closure Type
  • Rigid Plastics - Growth Analysis by Primary Outer Material and Primary Outer Type
  • Rigid Plastics - Volume by Industry and Sector
  • Rigid Plastics - Volume Share Analysis by Industry and Sector
• Analysis by Pack Material - Rigid Metal
  • Rigid Metal by Industry - Key Takeaways
  • Rigid Metal - Growth Analysis by Pack Type and Pack Sub-type
  • Rigid Metal - Growth Analysis by Closure Material and Closure Type
  • Rigid Metal - Growth Analysis by Primary Outer Material and Primary Outer Type
  • Rigid Metal - Volume by Industry and Sector
  • Rigid Metal - Volume Share Analysis by Industry and Sector
• Analysis by Pack Material - Paper & Board
  • Paper & Board by Industry - Key Takeaways
  • Paper & Board - Growth Analysis by Pack Type and Pack Sub-type
  • Paper & Board - Growth Analysis by Closure Material and Closure Type
  • Paper & Board - Growth Analysis by Primary Outer Material and Primary Outer Type
  • Paper & Board - Volume by Industry and Sector
  • Paper & Board - Volume Share Analysis by Industry and Sector
• Analysis by Pack Material - Flexible Packaging
  • Flexible Packaging by Industry - Key Takeaways
  • Flexible Packaging - Growth Analysis by Pack Type and Pack Sub-type
  • Flexible Packaging - Growth Analysis by Closure Material and Closure Type
  • Flexible Packaging - Growth Analysis by Primary Outer Material and Primary Outer Type
  • Flexible Packaging - Volume by Industry and Sector
  • Flexible Packaging - Volume Share Analysis by Industry and Sector
• Analysis by Pack Material - Glass
  • Glass by Industry - Key Takeaways
  • Glass - Growth Analysis by Pack Type and Pack Sub-type
  • Glass - Growth Analysis by Closure Material and Closure Type
  • Glass - Growth Analysis by Primary Outer Material and Primary Outer Type
  • Glass - Volume by Industry and Sector
  • Glass - Volume Share Analysis by Industry and Sector

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