In 2024, total hot drinks packaging retail volumes declined in Germany. A factor contributing to the decline was the falling popularity of single-serve sachets and instant drinks, traditionally packaged in flexible plastic or paper. As consumers shifted towards premium formats like coffee pods, bean-to-cup machines, or loose-leaf teas, demand for small, disposable packaging fell. Retailers and independent brands also pushed refillable and bulk-buy options, further reducing the need for single-us

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 production stabilising in 2024 after a period of decline. Folding cartons offer a canvas for high-quality printing and innovative designs, allowing brands to convey a premium image. This is particularly

Total hot drinks packaging retail volumes in Canada saw a modest decline in 2024. However, coffee packaging volumes maintained growth, which was supported by the introduction of more sustainable options, such as Club Coffee’s AromaPak paper-based canisters, launched under the President’s Choice brand in December 2024. These fully recyclable, board-based canisters are available for both fresh coffee beans and standard fresh ground coffee, and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. Meanwhi

Total hot drinks packaging retail volumes increased in 2024, with fruit/herbal tea, and standard fresh ground coffee seeing particularly strong increases in actual units. Trends were driven by several factors, including evolving consumer preferences, the demand for convenience, and a growing focus on sustainability. With more consumers seeking high-quality, premium beverages, there is increasing demand for packaging that reflects the premium nature of products, as well as meets the need for conv

In 2024, total hot drinks packaging retail volumes in Colombia saw a low increase, influenced by increasing domestic consumption, shifting consumer preferences, and economic factors. A key factor preventing stronger growth was the continued rise of soft drinks such as RTD coffee and RTD tea, which have gained significant popularity among Colombian consumers. The rising demand for these drinks, particularly among younger generations, has impacted the growth potential of hot drinks packaging used

In 2024, total hot drinks packaging retail volumes in Switzerland saw significant growth, driven by a variety of factors and industry developments. One of the key growth drivers was the increasing focus on sustainability. Swiss consumers and manufacturers alike have increasingly prioritised eco-friendly packaging solutions. Folding cartons, which are renewable, recyclable, and compostable, are becoming particularly popular, especially for packaging coffee. Technological advancements have also pl

In 2024, total hot drinks packaging retail volumes in India saw a solid increase, supported by rising consumer interest in health-focused beverages in packaged format, the growing popularity of premium and flavoured teas and coffees, and the expansion of e-commerce and modern retail formats. Consumers also increasingly sought out convenient, portion-controlled formats such as single-serve sachets and resealable pouches, which led to higher unit volumes across most pack types. The shift towards a

In 2024, total packaging retail volumes of hot drinks in Australia experienced a slight decline, driven by a combination of cost-of-living pressures, changing consumer preferences, and rising production costs. As households adjusted to tighter budgets, demand for hot drinks, including coffee and tea, decreased, leading to a reduction in overall packaging volumes. Despite these challenges, many consumers increasingly prioritised health and wellness, showing a growing preference for products with

Total hot drinks packaging retail volumes in the UK continued to decline in 2024, because of sustained cost-of-living pressures, which prompted some consumers to cut back on at-home tea and coffee rituals. High inflation, rising raw materials and energy costs, and increased packaging levies, such as the rate increase on plastic packaging tax, effective from April 2024, strained both manufacturers and retailers, leading to price increases, which further dampened demand. The ongoing shift in consu

Total hot drinks packaging retail volumes saw a notable increase in Mexico in 2024. Growth for coffee, tea, and other hot drinks packaging was driven by the growth of Mexico’s food and beverage industry, combined with rising on-the-go consumption and expanding tourism. Sustainability efforts and innovation have been seen in packaging formats. Brands have introduced refill and reuse models, such as resealable refill pouches for instant coffee, offering both environmental benefits and cost savings

Total hot drinks packaging retail volumes declined in Argentina in 2024. The economic problems seen in the country in this year, including rising unemployment and high inflation, negatively impacted consumer spending. This led to declining packaging volumes across all the main hot drinks categories, and across all pack types in hot drinks.

Although growth remained at a low level, total hot drinks packaging retail volumes continued to increase in the US in 2024. Consumer demand for premium coffee and speciality tea remained robust under shifting lifestyle patterns. Premiumisation drove brands to introduce upscale pack formats, including eco-friendly cartons and single-serve sachets, to meet the consumer taste for artisanal beverages. Convenient formats such as single-serve pods also supported growth. Sustainability considerations f

Total hot drinks packaging retail volumes increased in China in 2024, which can be attributed to several key factors. For instance, tea remained the largest category in terms of packaging volumes, and continued to rise, as health consciousness was a major growth driver, with increasing awareness about lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes driving demand for healthier beverage options. Urbanisation and changing lifestyles further fuelled the demand for tea, and manufacturers have been r

Flexible aluminium/plastic is the most extensively used pack type for fresh coffee beans in Ukraine, with its packaging unit volumes growing in line with the overall fresh coffee beans category in 2023. The main reasons for its popularity are excellent barrier properties and convenience. Flexible aluminium/plastic provides an exceptional barrier against oxygen, moisture and light, which can be detrimental to the freshness and flavour of coffee beans. Given coffee beans are generally purchased by

Flexible packaging is the favoured choice in hot drinks packaging in Poland, boasting the highest retail unit volume sales, especially in categories like tea and coffee. Among flexible packaging options, flexible plastic is the most popular pack types. This preference can be attributed to various factors specific to the Polish market. Firstly, flexible packaging offers superior barrier properties, shielding the contents from moisture, oxygen and light, thereby preserving the quality and flavour

Renowned Italian coffee brand Lavazza made a significant contribution towards sustainability with the launch of its first-ever carbon-neutral flexible aluminium capsules for fresh coffee pods compatible with Nespresso Original machines. By combining Lavazza's signature coffee blends with recyclable aluminium capsules, the brand not only maintains its renowned taste, but also contributes to environmental conservation. The initiative, part of Lavazza's “Blend for Better” programme, aligns with the

As France continued to emerge from the pandemic, work-from-home activities, which had been prevalent in 2020, when the pandemic first hit the country, were, to a great extent, coming to an end, with people returning to the office. After the spike in demand for retail sales of hot drinks in 2020, when people were spending a lot more time at home than usual, hot drinks packaging unit volumes have since been in decline, including in 2023. However, fresh coffee beans have continued to see strong dem

Instant coffee is the biggest category in the country’s hot drinks industry as the Philippines has a long history of coffee production and it is the culturally preferred drink of the masses. Flexible aluminium/plastic is the cheapest option for the packaging of coffee, with nearly all coffee products, including instant coffee, almost exclusively packaged in it. Cost is a huge consideration for manufacturers when deciding on the pack type. Aside from instant coffee, other plant-based hot drinks a

Flexible aluminium/plastic is the main type of packaging used in hot drinks in Thailand due to its wide availability, cost-effectiveness and excellent barrier properties. It is readily available in Thailand, with a well-established supply chain, and it is relatively inexpensive compared to other packaging formats. In addition, the excellent barrier properties of aluminium protect the contents of the packaging from oxygen, light and moisture, making it a popular choice for hot drinks packaging. G

Following the boost to volume sales in the retail channel in 2020 when the pandemic first arrived in the Netherlands and the increased time being spent at home by Dutch consumers, hot drinks sales have since been in decline, including in 2023. As a result, unit volume sales of key pack types – flexible plastic and folding cartons – were also in decline in 2023.

Flexible packaging continues to dominate the packaging unit volumes used in hot drinks in Indonesia, which is expected to remain the case over the forecast period. Flexible aluminium/plastic is the main pack type, followed by flexible plastic. Both were recording growth in their unit volumes in 2023 as the hot drinks market continued its recovery after the pandemic-induced slowdown. The success of flexible aluminium/plastic is down to its affordability, durability and convenience over alternativ

Instant coffee continues to be the biggest product area in the Turkish hot drinks market, with flexible plastic the dominant pack type in this category. Although aluminium/plastic pouches are seeing strong growth and gaining share in instant coffee, flexible plastic still accounts for the bulk of packaging unit volumes in this category. Instant coffee represents an inexpensive variety of an expensive product and the low-cost nature of flexible plastic helps keep the cost of the overall product d

Glass jars, which are mainly used in instant coffee, continued to be the main pack type in the Hong Kong hot drinks market in 2023. They were also recording increasing packaging unit volumes in 2023, as were other widely used pack types, such as folding cartons, flexible paper or flexible plastic. Glass jars are a popular pack type for instant coffee as they are rigid and keep the contents safe from contamination. They are also valued for their reusability and the fact that they have traditional

Even though fresh ground coffee has been recording declining sales in the last two years, folding cartons have been growing in popularity as a pack type in this category, registering increasing packaging unit volumes and gaining share. Folding cartons are being helped by the increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions in Japan. The Japanese government is putting pressure on companies in all industries to reduce their reliance on plastic, leading to a shift towards flex