In 2025, total hot drinks packaging retail volumes in the UK increased by 1% to 1,427 million units, consolidating the 2024 return to growth following a period of sustained volume pressure. Flexible packaging was the strongest performer across all pack type groups, growing by 4% to 521 million units, as the economic advantages of lightweight formats and the recyclability credentials of mono-material pouches aligned with both consumer and regulatory priorities. Metal also recorded positive growth
Delivery:
Files are delivered directly into your account soon after payment is received and any tax is certification is verified (where applicable).
This report comes in PDF with additional info in Excel included.
Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Hot Drinks Packaging industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Hot Drinks Packaging industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Hot Drinks Packaging in United Kingdom report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Hot Drinks Packaging in United Kingdom?
- Which are the major pack types and how are they performing in United Kingdom?
- Have there been any packaging legislative changes in the past 12 months?
- How are consumption trends impacting the packaging landscape?
- What are the key trends and latest product developments in packaging?
- How important are sustainability and recycling to consumers in United Kingdom?
- Where is future growth expected to be most significant?
Hot Drinks Packaging in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Hot drinks packaging grows in 2025 as EPR activation reshapes format economics
Flexible packaging drives return to growth as EPR cost dynamics reshape format preferences
Flexible packaging leads innovation as sustainable and biodegradable capsule formats gain retail presence
EPR full activation establishes material-specific disposal fees that directly reshape packaging economics
Growth set to continue at measured pace with flexible packaging and metal driving the strongest forecast gains
Cardboard-based, biodegradable capsule, and mono-material formats offer the priority investment opportunities
Hot Drinks Packaging in the United Kingdom - Company Profiles
Packaging Industry in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview
Packaging in 2025: the big picture
2025 key trends
Changing consumer behaviour and economic pressures drive the shift towards convenience-focused and flexible packaging formats
Rising sustainability expectations and inflationary pressures reshape food packaging formats
Regulatory targets and recycled content goals accelerate the shift to glass and rPET in soft drinks
Premiumisation demands and carbon-reduction goals drive material diversification in alcoholic drinks
Refill, recyclability and recycled content reshape beauty and personal care packaging
Recycled content, refill systems and fibre-based formats reshape home care packaging
Sustainability and convenience drive flexible and fibre-based formats in pet food
Rising regulatory costs are accelerating packaging redesign
Deposit incentives are reshaping beverage packaging choices
Government-funded waste systems are driving infrastructure upgrades, recycling targets and local authority integration
Regulatory pressure and consumer demand drive strategic recycling partnerships
Fibre-based and recyclable mono-material formats advance as sustainable packaging solutions
EPR obligations and traceability requirements reinforce adoption of smart packaging technologies
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Hot Drinks Packaging
-
-
- Fresh Coffee Beans
-
- Fresh Ground Coffee Pods
- Standard Fresh Ground Coffee
- Instant Coffee
-
-
- Black Tea
- Green Tea
- Fruit/Herbal Tea
- Instant Tea
- Other Tea
-
- Flavoured Powder Drinks
- Other Plant-based Hot Drinks
Hot Drinks Packaging
This is the aggregation of coffee, tea and other hot drinks.
See all of our definitionsWhy buy this report?
- Gain competitive intelligence about market leaders
- Track key industry trends, opportunities and threats
- Inform your marketing, brand, strategy and market development, sales and supply functions
This report originates from Passport, our Hot Drinks Packaging research and analysis database.
NEW REPORT GUARANTEE
If you purchase a report that is updated in the next 60 days, we will send you the new edition and data extraction Free!