Caps and Closures Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The caps and closures market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $77.46 billion in 2024 to $81.93 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer packaging trends, food and beverage industry growth, pharmaceutical packaging needs, environmental concerns.

The caps and closures market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $105.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-commerce packaging, sustainability initiatives, healthcare industry growth, innovations in tamper-evidence. Major trends in the forecast period include smart packaging, customization and personalization, child-resistant innovations, improved dispensing systems.

The growing appetite for alcoholic beverages is poised to be a driving force behind the expansion of the caps and closures market in the foreseeable future. Alcoholic beverages encompass various fermented liquors that contain ethyl alcohol or ethanol (CH3CH2OH) as an intoxicating agent, including beer, wine, and distilled spirits. Caps and closures play a pivotal role in the packaging of alcoholic beverages, providing secure sealing solutions to ensure product freshness, prevent leakage, and adhere to regulatory requirements. These components aid in preserving the quality of alcoholic drinks by safeguarding them from external contaminants and preserving carbonation. For instance, in February 2023, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States reported that spirit sales in the United States reached a new high of $37.6 billion in 2022, with a 5.1% increase, while volumes rose by 4.8% to reach 305 million 9-liter cases. Hence, the surging demand for alcoholic beverages is expected to drive the growth of the caps and closures market.

The rising consumption of non-alcoholic beverages is expected to drive the growth of the caps and closures market in the coming years. Non-alcoholic beverages are drinks that contain little to no alcohol, and include items like mineral water, soft drinks, and other similar products. Caps and closures play a vital role in maintaining the quality and safety of these beverages by providing a tight and secure seal to prevent contamination from moisture, humidity, and other external factors. For example, in October 2022, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, reported that the market for non-alcoholic beverages, including mineral water and soft drinks, reached $3.44 billion in the first quarter of 2024. This figure rose to $3.92 billion in the second quarter of 2024. As demand for non-alcoholic beverages grows, the need for effective caps and closures is also increasing, thus driving the growth of the market.

Prominent companies operating in the caps and closures market are dedicated to advancing packaging solutions, particularly sustainable closures, to fortify their market position. Sustainable closures constitute a category of packaging materials designed to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and foster sustainability. For instance, in March 2023, United Caps Holding SA, a plastic caps and closures manufacturer based in Luxembourg, introduced the 23 H-PAK, an inventive and sustainable attached closure for carton packaging. This patent-pending closure features a distinctive tamper-evident (TE) ring that keeps all components intact for easy recycling. The 23 H-PAK tethered closure is engineered for seamless integration with existing filling lines, ensuring a hassle-free interaction with current processes and swift adoption on production lines. Its unique tamper-evident (TE) ring preserves all parts for easy recycling.

In July 2022, the Guala Closures Group, an Italian manufacturer of aluminum and non-refillable caps and closures, acquired Labrenta Srl in a transaction of undisclosed value. This strategic acquisition enhances Guala's presence and extends its reach in the rapidly growing luxury closures sector. Labrenta Srl, an Italian manufacturer, specializes in synthetic cork and custom closures for premium spirits.

Major companies operating in the caps and closures market are Reynolds Group Holdings Limited, WestRock Company, Ball Corporation, Amcor PLC, Crown Holdings Incorporation, Sonoco Products Company, Silgan Holdings Inc., Nippon Closures Co. Ltd., AptarGroup Incorporated, Berlin Packaging LLC, Pact Group Holdings Ltd., Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Bericap GmbH Co. & Kg, Guala Closures Group Inc., Weener Plastics Inc., United Caps Holding SA, Pelliconi & C. Spa., Crown Seal Public Company Limited, C. L. Smith Company, Mold-Rite Plastics LLC, O.Berk Company LLC, Elmoris JSC, Closure Systems International Inc., Blackhawk Molding Co. Inc., Phoenix Closures Inc., Berry Global Group Inc., Innovative Polymers Pvt. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the caps and closures market in 2024. The regions covered in caps and closures report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the caps and closures market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The caps and closures market consists of sales of handle caps, flip-top caps, snap-to caps and tamper-resistant caps. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Caps and closures are structural components crafted to cover the opening of a container and prevent the contents from leaking. Their primary purpose is to safeguard products and extend their shelf life by maintaining a secure seal that preserves the contents, ensuring freshness throughout the designated shelf life.

The principal categories of caps and closures include screw caps, dispensing caps, and other varieties. Screw caps, designed for bottles, jars, and tubes, securely fasten onto the threads of the container's neck. These caps are constructed from a range of materials, including plastics, metals, and others, and are produced using diverse manufacturing techniques like injection molding, compression molding, and the incorporation of post-mold tamper-evident bands. They find application across various industries, including food, beverages, healthcare, cosmetics, toiletries, and other sectors.

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