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 companies to reduce their materials usage. Initiatives like deposit return schemes and the EU Green Deal encouraged both manufacturers and consumers to shift towards more sustainable practices. At the

Total soft drinks packaging retail volumes increased in Spain in 2024. However, in this year, packaging companies in the country were impacted by supply chain issues, including fluctuations in the availability of packaging components and rising demand. These challenges led to shifts in the packaging materials used for soft drinks. A further impact on packaging components was created by Spain's packaging regulation, Royal Decree 1055/2022, in force since 29 December 2022, which aims to promote a

In 2024, total soft drinks packaging retail volumes in Canada experienced stable growth, with actual volume growth primarily driven by the increased use of PET bottles, which continued to be the leading packaging format in the market. PET bottles are favoured for their lightweight and durable characteristics, as well as their superior barrier properties, which help maintain carbonation and product freshness. Their versatility also allows for diverse shapes and sizes, facilitating customised bran

In 2024, total soft drinks packaging retail volumes in Colombia increased significantly, with the highest volumes accounted for by PET bottles, glass bottles, plastic pouches, brick liquid cartons, and metal beverage cans. Plastic pouches gained traction, especially for still bottled water. This pack type appeals to younger consumers and families due to easy handling, unique shapes, and efficient storage. Thin wall plastic containers, although less common for carbonated drinks, have increasingly

Total soft drinks packaging retail volumes continued to see a solid increase in Brazil in 2024, due to the convergence of shifting consumer behaviours, environmental pressures, and technological innovation. As urban lifestyles become more fast-paced, there is rising demand for ready-to-drink beverages in convenient, on-the-go formats such as single-serve bottles and cans. Health-conscious consumers are also turning towards non-alcoholic and functional drinks, prompting brands to invest in packag

Total soft drinks packaging retail volumes in Switzerland increased in 2024, continuing the steady growth trend seen since 2020. This rise can be attributed to several factors, including increased consumption of soft drinks such as bottled water, carbonates, and functional beverages, driven by evolving consumer preferences for health, convenience, and on-the-go lifestyles. The ongoing growth of the hospitality and tourism industries further boosted demand for single-serve and portable packaging

In 2024, ?total soft drinks packaging retail volumes in India increased strongly. This was driven by a confluence of factors, including rising temperatures, expanding rural demand, and intensified distribution efforts by major beverage brands. According to the India Meteorological Department, above-normal maximum temperatures were seen across most parts of the country, and the year 2024 was declared the hottest year on record for India since 1901. This created favourable conditions for sales of

In 2024, Australia experienced a continued rise in total soft drinks packaging retail volumes. PET bottles remained one of the leading pack types, and saw continued growth in 2024, as these offer several operational and environmental advantages, including reduced transportation and handling costs due to their lightweight nature, high resistance to impact which decreases the risk of breakage during distribution, and superior transparency that enhances product visibility on retail shelves. Further

Total soft drinks packaging retail volumes remained stable in 2024, as consumer demand was limited by rising cost pressures and shifting trade policies. PET bottles maintained the highest volumes, but saw a decline in packaging volumes in 2024 due to concerns about sustainability. Despite ongoing industry efforts in terms of lightweight designs, increased use of rPET, and recyclability initiatives, decline in this pack type was seen in important categories such as carbonates and sports drinks. M

In 2024, total soft drinks packaging retail volumes saw a notable decline in Argentina. The country had a challenging year, with high inflation and rising unemployment, leading to negative GDP growth and lower consumer purchasing power. As consumers focused their spending on necessities, this led to a decline in sales of soft drinks, which are usually considered non-essential, and also therefore in the associated packaging volumes. Meanwhile, down-trading was widespread in 2024, as consumers swi

In 2024, soft drinks packaging retail volumes in the UK witnessed a second year of decline, as consumer demand for soft drinks was limited by cost-of-living concerns, which encouraged some consumers to cut back on their consumption. The rate increase on the tax on plastic packaging tax, effective from April 2024, also led to price increases, which further dampened demand. However, a shift was seen by higher-income consumers towards premium, functional, and convenient packaging formats. On-the-go

In 2024, total soft drinks packaging retail volumes in Mexico saw a solid increase, driven by key trends in beverages. The increasing consumption of ultra-processed beverages, such as sugar-sweetened soft drinks, continued to propel the demand for packaged options. Packaging formats like PET bottles and metal beverage cans, designed for convenience and mobility, are gaining popularity as urban lifestyles push on-the-go consumption. Additionally, the rise of online supermarkets and delivery platf

Total soft drinks packaging retail volumes increased strongly in 2024. On the one hand, rapid urbanisation and changing lifestyles contributed to growth, as more consumers sought convenient, ready-to-drink beverages. Rising disposable incomes also enabled more consumers to opt for premium products, further influencing the packaging landscape. Meanwhile, increasing health consciousness among consumers led to higher demand for healthier beverage options, such as those containing less sugar and fun

Soft drinks packaging in Ukraine recorded growth in 2023, after having registered a major decline in 2022, when the war in Ukraine started. The positive growth in 2023 was due to the stabilising of economic conditions and supply chains. The main issue facing the Ukrainian packaging industry in 2022 was the disruption in the supply of raw materials due to the war, but, as conditions were stabilising, this disruption was lessening. Although PET bottles recorded a slight decline in unit volumes in

The PET bottle is the dominant pack type in Polish soft drinks, in the retail channel in particular. PET bottles are seen as a convenient option for many soft drink products, such as carbonates and bottled water, as they come in various pack sizes, ranging from 250ml to two litres, and are easy to stack and store. PET bottles are also lightweight, making them easy to carry, and provide excellent barrier properties, ensuring that the product within remains unadulterated. Moreover, the clear natur

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners launched a new, universal 250ml returnable glass bottle for its Fuze Tea, Tropico, Sprite, Fanta and Minute Maid brands in France as part of its sustainable packaging initiatives. This change in pack size from the traditional 330ml glass bottles was also driven by consumer demand for smaller, convenient packaging options suitable for on-the-go consumption. The universal format streamlined bottle returns, promoting efficient management and waste reduction, with expe

While the 1,500ml bottle is the most popular size in bottled water and 500ml is the most widely used size among the smaller pack types in this category, there has been strong growth recorded by smaller pack sizes in bottled water, such as 250ml or 330ml, in recent years, in Italy. This has been driven by a focus on convenience and targeted appeal to different consumer segments. These smaller formats provide consumers with greater portability and ease of consumption, catering to busy lifestyles a

PET bottles is the most popular pack type in the soft drinks industry in the Philippines. One of the key reasons for this is affordability. PET bottles are a cost-effective packaging option for soft drinks, compared to glass bottles or aluminium cans, not least because they are lightweight, which makes them easier and cheaper to transport. As such, manufacturers can reduce their packaging costs and focus on delivering a quality product at a reasonable price to consumers. Another reason is durabi

In soft drinks as a whole, metal beverage cans was recording increasing unit volumes and was gaining share in 2023, which is expected to continue over the forecast period. Metal beverage cans have continued eating into the share of PET bottles, which were once the main pack type for soft drinks. Metal beverage cans are enjoying rising demand as they are more sustainable and are also seen as helping to preserve the quality and taste of the product better than PET bottles. Metal beverage cans also

PET bottles are the most widely used pack type for soft drinks packaging in Thailand as they are cost-effective, lightweight, durable, recyclable and widely available. This pack type grew along with most others as the soft drinks market continued its recovery in 2023 after the COVID-19-induced decline. PET bottles are cheaper to produce than other packaging materials such as glass or aluminium. This makes them a more cost-effective option for soft drinks manufacturers, allowing them to keep the

Rigid plastic is the dominant packaging format in soft drinks in Indonesia, with this expected to remain the case throughout the forecast period. Rigid plastic is predominantly represented by thin wall plastic containers and PET bottles in Indonesian soft drinks. They have very similar sales levels in bottled water, the biggest category in the local soft drinks market. PET bottles are favoured for their affordability, durability and convenience over alternatives like glass bottles, which suffer

Many key beverage companies in Japan are promoting label-free packaging for their core brands, especially for e-commerce sales, as a strategy to reduce plastic use and enhance sustainability. This approach involves eliminating plastic film and paper labels on the bottle body and utilising in-mould embossing or laser-marking technology to display the brand logo. By adopting label-free packaging, these companies aim to streamline the recycling process of plastic bottles, as the absence of labels s

PET bottles remained the leading pack type across soft drinks packaging in Turkey in 2023, which is expected to remain the case throughout the forecast period. Their durability and affordability are among the reasons for the widespread use of this pack type. PET bottles were benefiting from the growth in the soft drinks market, helped by being the leading pack type in the largest categories, such as bottled water and carbonates. Glass bottles are the second most popular pack type in the Turkish

In total unit volume terms, the Dutch soft drinks packaging market recorded positive growth in 2023, after stagnating a year earlier. While the main pack type, PET bottles, recorded positive growth in 2023, it continued to lose share to metal beverage cans in this year. Cans are easy to stack and store, chill faster, and are conducive to 360-degree graphics and branding. PET bottles and metal beverage cans dominate packaging unit volumes in carbonates, the biggest soft drinks category, thanks to