Europe Plastic Bottles Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Plastic Bottles Market Report is Segmented by Resin (Polyethylene (PE), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polypropylene (PP), and Other Resin Types), End-Use Industries (Food, Beverage (Bottled Water, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Alcoholic Beverages, Juices and Energy Drinks, and Other Beverages), Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care and Toiletries, Industrial, Household Chemicals, Paints and Coatings, and Other End-Use Industries), and Country (France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Nordic, and Rest of Europe). The Market Sizing and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Tonnes) for all the Above Segments.

Europe Plastic Bottles Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Plastic Bottles Market Size

Europe Plastic Bottles Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 3.54 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 4.27 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.80 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Europe Plastic Bottles Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Plastic Bottles Market Analysis

The Europe Plastic Bottles Market size is estimated at USD 3.54 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 4.27 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period (2025-2030). In terms of production volume, the market is expected to grow from 3.91 million tonnes in 2025 to 4.66 million tonnes by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.55% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • The plastic bottles market in Europe is characterized by products primarily made from polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, and polyethylene. These materials dominate the packaging landscape due to their lightweight and durable nature and cost-effectiveness, making them a preferred choice for manufacturers. Given the global reliance on packaged foods and beverages, these factors set the stage for a significant impact on the European plastic bottles market in the coming years.
  • The rising adoption of plastic is closely linked to its lightweight properties. This advantage not only conserves energy during transportation but also curtails emissions. The weight benefit of plastic becomes even more pronounced when compared with heavier alternatives like glass, which demand more transportation trips.
  • Among the various materials used to craft plastic bottles, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is favored for its durability, versatility, and cost-efficiency. As Europe's food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries expand and innovate, the demand for plastic packaging, especially PET bottles, rises in tandem. Moreover, the industry's trend of introducing new beverages in diverse flavors and packaging styles further bolsters the demand for rigid plastic bottles.
  • The beverage segment, particularly, is heavily reliant on plastic bottles, driven by the consistent demand for bottled water and non-alcoholic drinks. Consumers gravitate toward bottled water for its perceived purity, often avoiding potentially contaminated tap water, and they appreciate the convenience and portability it offers.
  • Addressing environmental concerns, a study by the European Commission highlighted the prevalence of PET bottles and their lids in ocean debris. In response, the European Council implemented stringent regulations aiming to reduce the use of single-use plastics and set ambitious recycling targets.
  • The foundational pillars for material circularity include removal, redesign, reuse, and alternative models. The overarching goal is to minimize material use, eliminate surplus, and incorporate recyclable components. While there is ongoing innovation for alternative packaging solutions, a crucial focus remains on ensuring existing materials can be effectively collected, recycled, and/or refilled, thereby promoting a circular packaging economy.In a testament to this trend, Europe's Brookfield Drinks unveiled a 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic bottle in March 2024. Part of the company’s NEO WTR range, this bottle was set to hit the shelves in 250 Tesco superstores. Brookfield Drinks' initiative is a notable achievement, surpassing major soft drink brands by launching a new spring water range in the industry's first fully recycled ocean-bound plastic bottle, complete with a recyclable cap and label.

Europe Plastic Bottles Industry Overview

The European plastic bottles market is semi fragmented due to the presence of several market players. Some major players are Amcor Group GmbH, Alpla Group, Berry Global Inc., Gerresheimer Inc., and Plastipak Holdings Inc. The players are expected to leverage the opportunities posed by the growth of several end-user verticals and are innovating to expand their market presence.

  • May 2024: ALPLA, a leading company in plastic packaging, unveiled a new recyclable wine bottle crafted from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This innovative packaging aims to slash carbon footprints by as much as 50% and offer potential cost savings of up to 30%. Currently, the bottles, offered in 750ml and one-liter sizes, are being used by Wegenstein, an Austrian wine producer and the solution's pilot customer and development partner.
  • November 2023: German water bottle company Air Up GmbH teamed up with specialty material firm Eastman to launch a fresh line of reusable bottles. Targeted at the European market, this new bottle range utilizes Eastman’s Tritan Renew material, boasting 50% certified recycled content, leveraging Eastman’s advanced molecular recycling technology. This innovative technology deconstructs hard-to-recycle plastics into their fundamental molecular components, enabling their repurposing into new polymers. The collaboration led to Air Up’s Generation Two bottles featuring Tritan Renew, offered in two convenient sizes: 600ml and one liter. These lightweight, durable bottles are crafted at production facilities located within the European Union.

Europe Plastic Bottles Market Leaders

  1. Amcor Group GmbH

  2. Gerresheimer AG

  3. ALPLA Group

  4. Berry Global Inc.

  5. Plastipak Holdings Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Europe Plastic Bottles Market News

  • June 2024: Cherwell Laboratories, a manufacturer and supplier of cleanroom microbiology solutions to pharmaceutical and related industries across the United Kingdom and Europe, introduced a new Redipor Plastic Bottle prepared media range in response to a request from a large pharmaceutical company for support in meeting its sustainability targets. The new terminally sterilized plastic bottled media products have been developed and launched by Cherwell to offer a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to glass bottled media for use in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • January 2024: In response to Hungary's newly introduced deposit return scheme, Petainer and Oonly launched their inaugural refillable PET bottle for mineral water in Hungary. Their aim is to promote circularity within the nation's beverage industry. In contrast to a refillable 1.5L glass bottle, the Oonly bottle weighs just 106g and utilizes about 4.24g of material per cycle, whereas the glass counterpart weighs roughly 800g. This reduced weight is believed to facilitate more 'vigorous' washing between cycles.

Europe Plastic Bottles Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increasing Adoption of Lightweight Packaging Methods
    • 5.1.2 Changing Demographic and Lifestyle Factors
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Growing Environmental Concerns Over the Use of Plastics
  • 5.3 Trade Scenario
    • 5.3.1 EXIM Data
    • 5.3.2 Trade Analysis (Top 5 Import-Export Countries, Price Analysis, and Key Ports, Among Others)
  • 5.4 Trade Analysis (Top 5 Import-Export Countries, Price Analysis, and Key Ports, Among Others)
  • 5.5 Industry Regulations, Policies, and Standards
  • 5.6 Technology Landscape
  • 5.7 Pricing Trend Analysis
    • 5.7.1 Plastic Resins (Current Pricing and Historic Trends)

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Resin
    • 6.1.1 Polyethylene (PE)
    • 6.1.2 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
    • 6.1.3 Polypropylene (PP)
    • 6.1.4 Other Resin Types (Polystyrene, PVC, Polycarbonate, etc.)
  • 6.2 By End-use Industries
    • 6.2.1 Food
    • 6.2.2 Beverage
    • 6.2.2.1 Bottled Water
    • 6.2.2.2 Carbonated Soft Drinks
    • 6.2.2.3 Alcoholic Beverages
    • 6.2.2.4 Juices & Energy Drinks
    • 6.2.2.5 Other Beverages
    • 6.2.3 Pharmaceuticals
    • 6.2.4 Personal Care & Toiletries
    • 6.2.5 Industrial
    • 6.2.6 Household Chemicals
    • 6.2.7 Paints & Coatings
    • 6.2.8 Other End-use Industries
  • 6.3 By Country***
    • 6.3.1 France
    • 6.3.2 Germany
    • 6.3.3 Italy
    • 6.3.4 United Kingdom
    • 6.3.5 Spain
    • 6.3.6 Poland

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Amcor Group GmbH
    • 7.1.2 Gerresheimer AG
    • 7.1.3 Plastipak Holdings Inc.
    • 7.1.4 ALPLA Group
    • 7.1.5 Berry Global Inc.
    • 7.1.6 Alpha Packaging Inc.
    • 7.1.7 Graham Packaging
    • 7.1.8 Resilux NV
    • 7.1.9 Greiner Packaging International GmbH
    • 7.1.10 Comar LLC
  • *List Not Exhaustive
  • 7.2 Heat Map Analysis
  • 7.3 Competitor Analysis - Emerging vs. Established Players

8. RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY LANDSCAPE

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Europe Plastic Bottles Industry Segmentation

The scope of the study characterizes the plastic bottles market based on the raw materials of the product, such as PP, PE, PET, and other raw materials used across various end-user industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, beverages, cosmetics, and toiletries, across various countries. The research also examines underlying growth influencers and significant industry vendors, all of which help support market estimates and growth rates throughout the anticipated period. The market estimates and projections are based on the base year factors and arrived at through top-down and bottom-up approaches.

The European plastic bottles market is segmented by resin (polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), and other resin types), end-use industries (food, beverages (bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, juices and energy drinks, and other beverages), pharmaceuticals, personal care and toiletries, household chemicals, paints and coatings, and other end-use industries), and country (France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Nordic, and Rest of Europe). The market sizing and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) and volume (tonnes) for all the above segments.

By Resin Polyethylene (PE)
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Polypropylene (PP)
Other Resin Types (Polystyrene, PVC, Polycarbonate, etc.)
By End-use Industries Food
Beverage Bottled Water
Carbonated Soft Drinks
Alcoholic Beverages
Juices & Energy Drinks
Other Beverages
Pharmaceuticals
Personal Care & Toiletries
Industrial
Household Chemicals
Paints & Coatings
Other End-use Industries
By Country*** France
Germany
Italy
United Kingdom
Spain
Poland
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Europe Plastic Bottles Market Research Faqs

How big is the Europe Plastic Bottles Market?

The Europe Plastic Bottles Market size is expected to reach USD 3.54 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.80% to reach USD 4.27 billion by 2030.

What is the current Europe Plastic Bottles Market size?

In 2025, the Europe Plastic Bottles Market size is expected to reach USD 3.54 billion.

Who are the key players in Europe Plastic Bottles Market?

Amcor Group GmbH, Gerresheimer AG, ALPLA Group, Berry Global Inc. and Plastipak Holdings Inc. are the major companies operating in the Europe Plastic Bottles Market.

What years does this Europe Plastic Bottles Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Europe Plastic Bottles Market size was estimated at USD 3.41 billion. The report covers the Europe Plastic Bottles Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Plastic Bottles Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Europe Plastic Bottles Industry Report

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