US beverage container demand will rise 1.9 percent yearly to 283 billion units in 2019, valued at $31.5 billion. Plastic will remain the dominant and fastest growing material, supported by increased consumption of bottled water, which will become the leading beverage container market by 2019. However, growth in plastic bottles will slow due to environmental concerns.This study analyzes the 258 billion unit US beverage container industry. It presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by material (plastic, metal, glass, paperboard) and market (e.g., carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, milk, fruit beverages, sports beverages, ready-to-drink tea, enhanced water, beer, wine, distilled spirits).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 34 industry players, including Ball, Rexam, and Crown Holdings.
