Benelux Alcohol Packaging Market Outlook

the benelux alcohol packaging market is highly competitive due to the diverse range of products available. in the netherlands, the craft beer and specialty beer sectors, as well as wine distillers, have shown a strong demand from consumers. in belgium, several macro-breweries are at the forefront of the craft beer sector. the adoption of plastic packaging has been an increasing trend in the region, driven by consumer preferences and convenience. in addition, sustainable beverage packaging is expected to gain momentum in the benelux region in the next few years, owing to the increasing need to reduce plastic waste. the market for flexibly packaged alcohol was driven by the convenience and portability associated with small, light packs, resulting in significant volume growth in the benelux region in 2018. consumers are increasingly looking for personalized packaging and convenience products, particularly in the netherlands, which is driving the demand for aluminum, pape... r-based board, and stand-up pouches among others. in order to adhere to consumer trends in terms of convenience and portability, manufacturers are increasing their focus on developing varieties of packaging designs to suit the consumers’ needs. for example, belgian craft brewery de lo’o has recently introduced 8-pack aluminum cans in various shapes and sizes and specialty cans such as those with a pull-tab top. when it comes to the sustainability of packaging, manufacturers have increased their focus on using recycled and biodegradable materials such as cardboard, paperboard, and pet/pe. with the growing trend towards light-weight and attractive packaging, manufacturers are aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of packaging while increasing its recyclability. in addition to the growing adoption of sustainable packaging practices, manufacturers are also making use of an array of technologies in order to ensure the protection of the products inside while driving cost-efficiency. these technologies include anti-fogging film, tamper-evident closures, rfid tagging, and more. therefore, the benelux alcohol packaging market is predicted to remain competitive in the years to come, with manufacturers vying for consumer attention by introducing novel products, technologies, and designs, while focusing on sustainability and cost-effectiveness.   Read more