2016 Total Packaging Market Size (million units):

105,163

2011-16 Total Packaging Historic CAGR:

0.8%

2016-21 Total Packaging Forecast CAGR:

1.1%

Packaging Industry2016 Market Size
(million units)
Beverages Packaging24,252
Food Packaging69,922
Beauty and Personal Care Packaging3,839
Dog and Cat Food Packaging5,178
Home Care Packaging1,973
Packaging Type2016 Market Size
(million units)
Rigid Plastic28,935
Flexible Packaging44,337
Metal13,072
Paper-based Containers8,513
Glass7,540
Liquid Cartons2,752
  • The total UK packaging industry, sized at over 105 bn units in 2016, is expected to see moderate growth.
  • Food and beverage packaging continues to dominate packaging, but beauty and personal care and home care packaging present niche growth opportunities.
  • Flexible packaging continues to lead in size, and rigid plastic ranks second.

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