Bottled water packaging companies are essential in the beverage industry, providing packaging solutions for the ubiquitous bottled water products. These companies focus on creating lightweight, durable, and environmentally friendly packaging options to meet consumer demands and industry sustainability goals.
The bottled water packaging market, brimming with billions of bottles annually, is a surprisingly dynamic battleground. fueled by factors like rising health consciousness, convenience demands, and sustainability concerns. This liquid battlefield sees established giants like Nestlé and Coca-Cola clashing with nimble regional players and innovative startups, all vying for a larger sip of the market share.
Strategies Adopted by Key Players:
Factors Influencing Market Share:
Key Companies in the Bottled Water Packaging market include
Amcor Ltd. (Australia)
SKS Bottle & Packaging Inc. (U.S.)
Greif Inc. (U.S.)
Silgan Holdings (U.S.)
ExoPackaging (India)
American Pacific Corporation (U.S.)
Berry , Inc. (U.S.)
CKS Packaging (U.S.)
Sidel Group (Italy)
Kaufman Container (U S.) Among others
Recent Developments:
Bottled Water Packaging Market Size was valued at USD 100.9 Billion in 2022. The Bottled Water Packaging industry is projected to grow from USD 108.0 Billion in 2023 to USD 187.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.10% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Increasing purified water consumption and promoting a healthy lifestyle in developing nations are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.
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The increasing number of chronic illnesses caused by dirty water is driving the market CAGR for bottled water packaging. Chronic sickness is common all throughout the world. Chronic illnesses are responsible for around 70% of all fatalities worldwide. Water contamination is a major contributor to the rise in chronic diseases. Water pollution causes cholera, typhoid, diarrhoea, and hepatitis A. Every year, the United States suffers from 2500- 3000 cases of hepatitis A. In contrast, 15-20 million typhoid cases are reported each year, with many of them attributed to polluted water. As a result, as people become more health-conscious, the overall demand for purified water is increasing. Furthermore, the health benefits of flavoured bottled water, which contains vitamins A, C, and E, as well as the increased taste, attract customers. Water is packaged in bottles, jugs, and cartons to protect it from contamination and make it easy to transport and store.
Moreover, plastics are the most commonly used materials in the production of water bottles. They account for 97.3% of the bottled packaging market, with glass accounting for the remainder. Plastic containers are a low-cost, lightweight, and long-lasting container material. The most popular type of plastic is polythene terephthalate (PET), which is also 100% recyclable. In addition, Customers are increasingly prioritising their health and wellness, which is increasing demand for bottled purified and ultra-purified solutions. Because these bottles offer a healthier alternative to high-calorie, sugary, carbonated beverages such as sports drinks and juices, consumers chose them when on the go. Bottled water sales climbed by 4.7% in 2020, according to the Beverage Industry in September 2021.
According to the National Association of Container Distributors, consumer and industry demand for lightweight packaging is driving the expansion of polythene terephthalate. Furthermore, lightweight has been a focus of the bottled water industry. From 2000 to 2014, the average weight of a 16.9-ounce PET (half-liter) plastic bottle reduced 48% to 9.89 grammes, according to the International Bottled Water Association. This decrease in weight is fueling the growth of the bottled water plastic packaging market.
The Bottled Water Packaging Market segmentation, based on material includes plastics (polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastics), glass and other. In 2022, the plastic bottled segment dominated the market. The use of plastic bottles to package drinking water is referred to as plastic bottled water packaging. Because of its lightweight, durability, and convenience of transportation, this style of packaging is gaining favour. Furthermore, plastic bottles are simple to recycle and can be reused several times. Plastic is a synthetic material classified as a Group 4 substance. It retains its physical qualities at high temperatures and does not melt or degrade.
Figure1: Bottled Water Packaging Market, by Material, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion) 
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The Bottled Water Packaging Market segmentation, based on application, includes still bottled water, carbonated bottled water, flavored bottled water, functional bottled water. In 2022, still bottled water had the biggest market share. Still Bottled packaging is the most popular type of packaged water packaging across all geographies. Still water is simply non-carbonated water. A few prominent examples include conventional tap water, spring water, natural mineral water, and the majority of bottled water seen in huge containers. It is critical to remember that, while still water comes from nature, it is only safe to drink from a trustworthy, tested, and filtered water source.
For instance, Nestlé created two new container designs for its Vittel natural mineral water bottles in June 2021. The new bottles perform similarly to traditional bottles but produce less plastic.
By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American Bottled Water Packaging Market area will dominate this market, because of a variety of issues, including increased desire for convenience, health-consciousness, and environmental sustainability. Customers are growing interested in bottled water packed in recyclable materials such as aluminium and PET plastic. The advent of new product innovations, such as single-serve bottles, which are becoming increasingly popular, is also driving the industry.
Further, the major countries studiedin the market reportare The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure2: BOTTLED WATER PACKAGING MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion) 
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Europe Bottled Water Packaging Market accounts for the second-largest market share due to a number of factors, including increasing health consciousness, rising disposable incomes, and the convenience of bottled water. Further, the German Bottled Water Packaging Market held the largest market share, and the UK Bottled Water Packaging Market was the fastest growing market in the European region
The Asia-Pacific Bottled Water Packaging Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the increasing demand for bottled water in the region, driven by the rising health consciousness among consumers. Moreover, China’s Bottled Water Packaging Market held the largest market share, and the Indian Bottled Water Packaging Market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Bottled Water Packaging Market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Bottled Water Packaging industry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Bottled Water Packaging industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Bottled Water Packaging industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Bottled Water Packaging Market, including American Pacific Corporation (U.S.), Berry , Inc. (U.S.), CKS Packaging (U.S.), Sidel Group (Italy), and Kaufman Container (U.S.) and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Nestlé S.A. is a Swiss multinational food and beverage industry firm based in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland. Since 2014, it has become the world's largest publicly traded food firm in terms of revenue and other measures. It was placed No. 64 on the Fortune 500 in 2017 and No. 33 on the Forbes 2000 list of the world's largest public corporations in 2016. Nestlé's products include baby food (some of which contain oligosaccharides derived from human milk), medical food, bottled water, breakfast cereals, coffee and tea, confectionery, dairy products, ice cream, frozen food, pet meals, and snacks. In Feb 2021, Nestlé sold its bottled brands in North America, including Poland Spring, Deer Park, Arrowhead, Ozarka, Zephyrhills, and Pure, to a subsidiary of One Rock Capital Partners and investment company Metropoulos & Co. in order to revitalise individual brand sales.
PepsiCo, Inc. is an American multinational food, snack, and beverage firm headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the town of Purchase. PepsiCo's business spans the entire food and beverage industry. It is in charge of the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of its products. The greatest and most recent acquisition was Pioneer Foods in 2020 for US$1.7 billion, with the Quaker Oats Company in 2001 adding the Gatorade brand to the Pepsi portfolio and Tropicana Products in 1998 preceding it. June 2020, PepsiCo introduced the first paper bottle for its Aquafina water brand.
In May 2020, Kopparberg Brewery launched bottled water in the United Kingdom that claims to be vegan-friendly and gluten-free, with a 5% ABV level. It is sold in European Morrisons and Tesco stores in flavours such as mixed berries, black cherry, and passion fruit.
In January 2020, Emerald Coast Ultra-Pure Water, a Florida-based company, has introduced 100% aluminium bottles for its ultra-purified product line. This innovative packaging is 100% recyclable and reusable, and it attempts to reduce plastic pollution. Packaging is offered in 16.0 oz or 473ml bottles with a tiny protective lining to prevent aluminium flavouring.
In June 2020, ZenWTR will release new packaging for bottles made of ocean-rescued plastic . The product is offered in 1 litre, 23.7 ounce, and 16.9 ounce sizes.
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