United States soft drinks packaging retail volumes were broadly flat in 2025, declining marginally at 0.2%, as persistent cost pressures, cautious consumer spending, and a shifting category mix capped demand. Cost pressures were amplified by the federal government's March 2025 imposition of a 25% tariff on aluminium and steel imports, up from the previous 10% duty. This raised effective material costs for the three major can body manufacturers—Ball Corporation, Crown Holdings and Ardagh Metal Pa
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks Packaging industry in USA 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 Soft Drinks Packaging industry in USA, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Soft Drinks Packaging in USA 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 Soft Drinks Packaging in USA?
- Which are the major pack types and how are they performing in USA?
- 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 USA?
- Where is future growth expected to be most significant?
Soft Drinks Packaging in the US - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Volumes hold broadly flat as recycled-content rules tighten and material substitution accelerates
Rigid plastic keeps its commanding lead as total volumes edge lower in 2025
Paper-based containers grow fastest as lightweighting, recycled PET, and slim cans reshape the dominant formats
California’s 25% recycled-content mandate resets the economics of PET bottles
Soft drinks packaging volumes set to edge up to 2029, led by paper-based containers
Strategic priorities: recycled-ready PET, slim cans, and premium glass
Soft Drinks Packaging in the US - Company Profiles
Packaging Industry in the US - Industry Overview
Packaging in 2025: the big picture
2025 key trends
Food packaging lightweights rigid plastic as glass and recycled content advance
Recycled content rules and paper-based formats reshape soft drinks packaging
Aluminium cans extend their lead in alcoholic drinks packaging
Glass premiumisation, refill and state recycling laws reshape beauty and personal care packaging
Concentrates, refills and recyclable triggers reshape home care packaging
Humanisation and flexible pouches redefine pet food packaging
Legislation shifts accountability
State EPR laws spread as Oregon is the first to implement a packaging programme
California's SB 54 and recycled content rules set the national benchmark
Deposit return schemes gain renewed momentum to lift recycling rates
Compostable and recyclable materials advance against single-use plastics
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Soft Drinks Packaging
- Asian Speciality Drinks
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- Carbonated Bottled Water
- Flavoured Bottled Water
- Functional Bottled Water
- Still Bottled Water
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- Cola Carbonates
- Non-Cola Carbonates
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- Liquid Concentrates
- Powder Concentrates
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- 100% Juice
- Juice Drinks (up to 24% Juice)
- Nectars
- Coconut and Other Plant Waters
- Energy Drinks
- Sports Drinks
- RTD Coffee
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- Carbonated RTD Tea and Kombucha
- Still RTD Tea
Soft Drinks Packaging
This is the aggregation of Asian speciality drinks, bottled water, carbonates, concentrates, fruit/vegetable juice, RTD coffee, RTD tea, and sports and energy drinks.
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