How big is the United Kingdom Packaging Market?

The United Kingdom Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 59.59 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 2.27% to reach USD 66.66 billion by 2029. Read More

What is the current United Kingdom Packaging Market size?

In 2024, the United Kingdom Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 59.59 billion. Read More

Who are the key players in United Kingdom Packaging Market?

Amcor PLC, DS Smith PLC, AptarGroup Inc., Sealed Air Corporation and Sonoco Products Company are the major companies operating in the United Kingdom Packaging Market. Read More

What years does this United Kingdom Packaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?

In 2023, the United Kingdom Packaging Market size was estimated at USD 58.24 billion. The report covers the United Kingdom Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United Kingdom Packaging Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. Read More

United Kingdom Packaging Market Report | Industry Analysis, Size & Forecast

UK Packaging Industry Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Report Covers the United Kingdom Packaging Market Segmented by End-User Vertical (Food, Beverage, Healthcare, Industrial, Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household Care, and Industrial Care), Plastic Packaging (Material Type (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Poly Vinyl Chloride, Polyethylene Terephthalate), Type (Rigid Plastic Packaging (Bottles and Jars, Trays and Containers), Flexible Plastic Packaging (Pouches and Bags, Films, and Wraps))), and Packaging Material Type (Paper (Carton Board, Containerboard, and Linerboard), Glass, and Metal). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

United Kingdom Packaging Industry Overview

The packaging market in the United Kingdom is fragmented and consists of several global and regional players. Some of the players currently dominate the market in terms of overall share. These major players with prominent market share focus on expanding their customer base across end users. These companies, such as Amcor PLC, DS Smith PLC, AptarGroup Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, and Sonoco Products Company, leverage strategic collaborative initiatives to increase their market share and profitability.

February 2024: The European paper and packaging company DS Smith PLC planned to invest about USD 60 million in a new fiber preparation line at its Kemsley recycled paper mill in southeast England. This would enable the company to deliver returns through improved efficiency and reduced costs. This shows the investments by the market vendors to support their organic growth in the market studied.
November 2023: Amcor and Saputo Dairy UK won ‘Flexible Plastic Pack of the Year’ at the UK Packaging Awards. The companies were recognized for developing new, recycle-ready grated cheese packaging for the nation’s favorite cheese brand, Cathedral City. This shows the demand for dairy product packaging in the country and the collaborations among the stakeholders to be competitive in the United Kingdom.