Global Circular Economy in the Beverage Industry Market Size is predicted to grow at an 6.8% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
The beverage circular economy is a move away from the conventional linear model of "take-make-dispose" to a sustainable system that is centered on minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency. It entails reasoning diversely about how beverages are produced, packaged, and consumed so that materials such as bottles and cans are reused or recycled instead of being discarded. Key initiatives include using recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging, such as recycled PET (rPET) bottles and plant-based bioplastics.
Furthermore, the industry is recycling byproducts such as discarded grains from brewing or fruit pulp into bioenergy, animal feed, or even cosmetic ingredients, as seen by programs such as Anheuser-Busch's EverGrain program. This method aims to reduce environmental effects while retaining economic viability, spurred by increased customer demand for eco-friendly practices and rigid regulatory frameworks.
Applying circular economy principles provides the beverage industry with various advantages. On an environmental level, it reduces plastic pollution, carbon footprint, and dependence on virgin materials. Economically, it saves on material and waste disposal costs, creates new revenue streams via waste valorization, and promotes innovation. It also meets growing consumer demand for sustainable products and helps to meet more stringent regulations. Yet, limitations in recycling infrastructure and the expense of sustainable materials and technology, especially for smaller companies, may slow widespread take-up.
• The Coca-Cola Company
• PepsiCo
• Anheuser-Busch InBev
• Heineken
• Carlsberg
• Diageo
• Suntory Holdings
• Nestlé (Nestlé Waters)
• Keurig Dr Pepper
• Unilever
• Danone
• Asahi Group Holdings
• Loop (TerraCycle)
• Notpla
• Reborn
• Blue Ocean Closures
• Toast Ale
• Rubies in the Rubble
• In The Welsh Wind
• Mimica
The circular economy in the Beverage Industry is segmented by material type, product, category, business model. By material type, the market is segmented into plastic (PET, rpet, biodegradable), glass, aluminum, paper/cardboard, emerging materials (biodegradable, edible). By product category is segmented into carbonated soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, juices and non-carbonated drinks, water, coffee and tea. By business model market is segmented into product-as-a-service, product life extension, resource recovery and upcycling, sharing models.
Plastic, and especially PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) and recycled PET (rPET), takes the lead in the circular economy drive within the beverage sector owing to its excellent recyclability, light weight, and reduced energy and water use in production when compared to alternatives. PET enables innovations such as label-free and mono-material packaging, which maximize recycling efficiency and minimize contamination. Most drink manufacturers are ramping up their utilization of rPET to close the loop on plastic waste, even though recycling rates are still working in progress. Although biodegradable and plant-based plastics are becoming sustainable alternatives, they are not yet at the scalability and infrastructure backing of PET packaging.
Carbonated soft drinks are leading circular economy growth in the beverage industry due to strong sustainability efforts, a shift to refillable packaging, and growing pressure from consumers and regulators. Companies such as Coca-Cola and San Benedetto are incorporating 100% recycled PET bottles and investing in carbon-neutral technologies. Reusable PET bottles (Ref-PET), which must be altered within the supply chain, are picking up strength. Meanwhile, demand for eco-friendly products and stricter regulations are driving innovations like lightweighting, clear plastics, and higher recycled content.
The EU is driving the circular economy transition in the beverage sector with firm policy and industry action. Its Circular Economy Action Plan and legislation such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) include recycled content requirements and encourage recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging. Deposit Return Schemes (DRS), observed in nations such as Malta, increase recycling and lower litter. The EU also promotes industrial symbiosis and bioeconomy projects, converting waste from the beverage industry into inputs for bio-based packaging and other renewable purposes, strengthening the closed-loop system.
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Report Attribute |
Specifications |
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Growth Rate CAGR |
CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2034 |
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Quantitative Units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Mn and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
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Historic Year |
2021 to 2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
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Report Coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
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Segments Covered |
By Material Type, Product, Category, Business Model and By Region |
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Regional Scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country Scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; Brazil; Mexico; The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea |
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Competitive Landscape |
Nordkalk, Mississippi Lime Company, Carmeuse, ARA Chemie, Cornelissen Group, Lhoist Group, Nirma Limited, Omya AG, Matsusaka Limestone Co., United States Lime and Minerals, Illinois Lime Company, PPC Ltd., and Graymont. |
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Customization Scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Geographic competitive landscape. |
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Circular Economy in the Beverage Market by Material Type -
• Plastic (PET, rPET, biodegradable)
• Glass
• Aluminum
• Paper/Cardboard
• Emerging Materials (biodegradable, edible)
Circular Economy in the Beverage Market by Product Category -
• Carbonated Soft Drinks
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Juices and Non-Carbonated Drinks
• Water
• Coffee and Tea
Circular Economy in the Beverage Market by Business Model-
• Product-as-a-Service
• Product Life Extension
• Resource Recovery and Upcycling
• Sharing Models
Circular Economy in the Beverage Market by Region-
North America-
• The US
• Canada
Europe-
• Germany
• The UK
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific-
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Southeast Asia
• Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America-
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa-
• GCC Countries
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East and Africa
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