United Kingdom Liquid Packaging Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material (Paperboard, Plastics, Glass, Metal) By Packaging (Flexible, Rigid), By Technology (Aseptic Liquid Packaging, Blow Molding, Form Fill Seal), and United Kingdom Liquid Packaging Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Liquid Packaging Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Liquid Packaging Market Size was Estimated at USD 8,714.46 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.50% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Liquid Packaging Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 12,721.34 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The United Kingdom Liquid Packaging Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 12,721.34 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.50% from 2025 to 2035. The primary driver of this market is the growing need for effective and simple packaging solutions, particularly in the personal care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors across the UK.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom liquid packaging market refers to the industry focused on the production, application, storage, transportation, and dispensing of packaging materials for liquid items. Containers, including bottles, cartons, pouches, and drums, are examples of both rigid and flexible packaging types. The safe technology of packaging ensures that consumables like food and beverages directly impact and contaminate the product. Strong packaging materials, high seal integrity, and fracture resistance are necessary for liquid packaging to avoid leaks, deterioration, and distribution of commodities during complicated shipment. The main goals of liquid packaging are to protect the integrity of the product, avoid contamination or leaks, increase shelf life, and improve user convenience. Advanced materials that offer sustainability, durability, and barrier protection include PET, polyethylene, polypropylene, and multi-layer laminates. Innovations in liquid packaging also emphasize environmentally friendly options, like recyclables and biodegradable materials, to reduce their negative effects on the environment without sacrificing practicality or affordability.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom liquid packaging market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom liquid packaging market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom liquid packaging market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom liquid packaging is influenced by the growing need for environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging. Recycling and biodegradable materials are becoming more popular as a result of consumer and governmental collaboration with local manufacturers and the merging of market players for sustainability solutions. Further, the UK dairy market is also growing, which needs such a sustainable packaging solution for liquid dairy products. Furthermore, the popularity of energy drinks and functional drinks with extra vitamins and minerals is spurring innovation in package styles, such as resealable closures and portion-controlled packets. Some of the key drivers driving the market throughout the area include the widespread use of liquid packaging in the healthcare industry, the notable growth of e-commerce and online shopping platforms, and the new technological developments in packaging materials.

Restraining Factors

The market growth could be hampered by several barriers such as high production costs, volatility in raw materials prices, strict regulation, and supply chain distribution.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom Liquid Packaging Market share is classified into material, packaging, and technology.

• The plastics segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom liquid packaging market is divided by material into paperboard, plastics, glass, and metal. Among these, the plastics segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. This segment gained attention in overall market expansion because of its flexibility, affordability, and lightweight design contribute to this favorable opinion. It is extensively utilized in many different industries, including medicine, personal care, food & beverage, and housekeeping. Further, with changing lifestyles with hectic schedules, consumers need some affordable liquid products that help to boost this segment's revenue.

• The flexible segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom liquid packaging market is classified by packaging into flexible and rigid. Among these, the flexible segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. Flexible liquid packaging is becoming more and more popular in sectors including dairy, juices, sauces, and liquid detergents because of its advantages in terms of ease of storage, light weight, and longer shelf life. These packaging materials, which offer barrier protection while using less material, are usually composed of plastic films, foil, and paper-based laminates.

• The aseptic liquid packaging segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom liquid packaging market is divided by technology into aseptic liquid packaging, blow molding, and form fill seal. Among these, the aseptic liquid packaging segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to its capacity to preserve product freshness, increase shelf life, and do away with the need for preservatives. aseptic liquid packaging is becoming more and more popular, especially in the beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. This choice is mostly because it sterilizes the liquid contents and the packaging material separately before sealing them in a controlled atmosphere, maintaining the product's freshness and quality. Products that need a longer shelf life without refrigeration, such as juices, dairy products, and soups, benefit greatly from this technique.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom liquid packaging market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Liquipak
• Pouchpak
• Unette Packaging
• Amcor PLC
• DS Smith PLC
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Sonoco Products Company
• AptarGroup Inc.
• Unette Packaging
• Pulpex
• Xampla Ltd
• MarinaTex  
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In November 2024, Peak Packaging UK secured a supply agreement with Britvic Soft Drinks for sustainable bag-in-box packaging, which is set to begin in 2025. Under this partnership, Peak Packaging provided Britvic with advanced packaging solutions designed for their filling site in Leeds. The collaboration aimed to enhance packaging performance and durability while improving recyclability and connection systems.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom liquid packaging market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Liquid Packaging Market, By Material

• Paperboard
• Plastics
• Glass
• Metal

United Kingdom Liquid Packaging Market, By Packaging

• Flexible
• Rigid

United Kingdom Liquid Packaging Market, By Technology

• Aseptic Liquid Packaging
• Blow Molding
• Form Fill Seal