The UK packaging market in 2023 was characterised by a significant preference for metal beverage cans over glass bottles in the alcoholic drinks industry, particularly beer, due to their sustainability, lightweight nature and cost-effectiveness. Metal cans not only reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions, but also boast a higher recycling rate than glass.
The Packaging in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
The Packaging in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY- Packaging in 2023: The big picture
- 2023 key trends
- Metal beverage cans preferred for alcoholic drinks packaging
- Aldi’s innovative paper wine bottles
- Heineken’s sustainable green grip packaging
- Folding cartons gaining share in beauty and personal care
- PET jars gaining share in nut- and seed-based spreads due to their durability
- Postponement of EPR fees
- UK plastic packaging tax and measures to reduce plastic pollution
- UK’s plastic packaging recycling rate breaks records in 2023
- Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in the United Kingdom: 2021/2022 and Targets for 2023
