Plastic Caps and Closures Market Size, Analysis, Competitive Landscape 2030

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Plastic Caps And Closures Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2019 - 2030
Market Volume (2025)	7.82 Million tons
Market Volume (2030)	9.89 Million tons
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	4.83% CAGR
Fastest Growing Market	Middle East and Africa
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Concentration	Low
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Plastic Caps And Closures Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The plastic caps and closures market size reached 7.82 million tons in 2025 and is forecast to attain 9.89 million tons by 2030, advancing at a 4.83% CAGR. Growth stems from tethered-cap mandates in Europe, surging aseptic PET bottling lines across ASEAN, and rapid pharmaceutical demand for child-resistant polypropylene closures. Consolidation, led by the Amcor–Berry Global combination, is reshaping competitive dynamics while manufacturers race to meet tougher Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fee structures. Raw-material volatility for propylene and ethylene remains a near-term headwind, yet sustained investment in compression-molding automation and recycled content is mitigating cost pressure. Across geographies, Asia-Pacific holds the largest share, Middle East and Africa records the fastest CAGR, and North America capitalizes on stringent safety regulations that favor high-value closure formats.

Key Report Takeaways

By product type, screw closures held 65.56% of plastic caps and closures market share in 2024.
By raw material, polypropylene accounted for 56.23% share of the plastic caps and closures market size in 2024.
By manufacturing technology, compression molding led with 47.64% plastic caps and closures market share in 2024.
By end-use, beverages commanded 48.56% of the plastic caps and closures market size in 2024.
By geography, the Middle East and Africa post the fastest 8.01% CAGR between 2025-2030 for the plastic caps and closures market size.

Global Plastic Caps And Closures Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

Driver	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
EU Single-Use Plastics Directive Mandating Tethered Caps Adoption	+1.2%	Europe, with spillover to North America	Medium term (2-4 years)
Surge in Aseptic PET Bottling Lines Across ASEAN Beverage Plants	+0.8%	ASEAN core, spillover to broader Asia-Pacific	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Pharma Shift to Child-Resistant PP Closures in U.S. and Canada	+0.6%	North America	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Latin American Dairy Pivot Toward Gable-Top Cartons with Screw Caps	+0.4%	Latin America	Medium term (2-4 years)
Craft Beer Exports Fueling Crown-Closure Demand in Europe	+0.3%	Europe	Short term (≤ 2 years)

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EU Single-Use Plastics Directive Mandating Tethered Caps Adoption

The July 2024 EU requirement that beverage containers below 3 liters carry tethered closures rewired design norms and forced widespread capital upgrades. Leading system suppliers introduced multiple attachment concepts that keep caps connected without compromising line speeds, enhancing litter-reduction goals while safeguarding consumer ergonomics. Brand owners in North America are trialing the same solutions ahead of pending Californian rules, signalling a global pivot toward attachment technology.

Surge in Aseptic PET Bottling Lines Across ASEAN Beverage Plants

New aseptic fillers extend shelf life up to 12 months and use 60.1% less plastic, driving demand for lightweight yet sterile closures. Projects in Vietnam and Indonesia illustrate the scale, with single facilities adding more than 20,000 tons of annual closure demand tied to recycled PET initiatives that back circular-economy targets.

Pharma Shift to Child-Resistant PP Closures in U.S. and Canada

Updated poison-prevention standards require 85% child-resistance without demonstration, prompting a migration toward precision-molded polypropylene designs that balance safety with adult accessibility. Regulatory synchrony between the United States, Canada, and Australia accelerates adoption across over-the-counter drug lines, boosting premium closure volumes.^{[1]Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “16 CFR 1700.15 — Poison prevention packaging standards,” ecfr.gov}

Latin American Dairy Pivot Toward Gable-Top Cartons with Screw Caps

Regional processors embrace reclosable screw caps on gable-top formats to deliver convenience and sustainability. Investments exceeding USD 166 million in packaging upgrades underscore rising demand for closures that integrate recycled content and extend product freshness, aided by draft MERCOSUR standards on food-grade recycled PET.

Restraints Impact Analysis

Restraint	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Volatile Propylene and Ethylene Contract Prices Impacting PP/PE Margins	-1.1%	Global	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Rising Aluminum ROPP Substitution in Premium Spirits, Cannibalising Plastic	-0.7%	Europe, North America	Medium term (2-4 years)
Tethered-Cap Retrofitting Costs for Legacy PET Lines	-0.5%	Europe, with spillover to other regions	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Intensifying EPR Fees on Multilayer Plastic in OECD Markets	-0.4%	OECD countries	Long term (≥ 4 years)

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Volatile Propylene and Ethylene Contract Prices Impacting PP/PE Margins

Feedstock swings erode margin stability for closure manufacturers that rely heavily on polypropylene and polyethylene. Firms counter the cost shock through hedging, recycled-resin blends, and ongoing automation programs that compress conversion costs.^{[2]Source: OECD, “Extended producer responsibility and economic instruments,” oecd.org}

Rising Aluminum ROPP Substitution in Premium Spirits, Cannibalising Plastic

Premium spirits brands favor aluminum for barrier performance and perceived quality, siphoning share from plastic closures in high-margin segments. Plastic suppliers respond with improved barrier coatings and premium aesthetics to protect value pools in Europe and North America.

Segment Analysis

By Product Type: Screw Closures Dominate Through Versatility

Screw closures captured 65.56% of plastic caps and closures market share in 2024 thanks to universal compatibility with high-speed beverage, food, and pharmaceutical lines. Their low unit cost and dependable seal underpin enduring dominance, even as dispensing variants post a 6.45% CAGR through 2030. Dispensing formats gain favor in condiments and personal-care SKUs where portion control and hygiene boost consumer appeal. Tamper-evident and child-resistant formats benefit from stricter safety regulations that reshape over-the-counter drug packaging.

Crown and ROPP closures retain relevance in beer and premium spirits where tradition and shelf presence matter. Snap-on designs serve household chemicals seeking quick reclose functionality. Rising tethered-cap requirements are catalyzing redesign projects across all screw variants, linking closure innovation directly to compliance. End-users adopting light-weight bottles favor advanced thread profiles that cut resin use without compromising seal integrity, supporting the long-term outlook for screw formats in the plastic caps and closures market.

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By Raw Material: Polypropylene Leadership Amid Bio-Based Innovation

Polypropylene held 56.23% share of the plastic caps and closures market size in 2024. Its chemical resistance, heat stability, and processability secure its place in food and pharmaceutical applications. High-density polyethylene supports industrial chemical packs that need impact tolerance, while low-density polyethylene is used in flexible snap closures. PET variants grow as single-material packages simplify recycling systems and enable tethered designs compliant with EU rules.^{[3]Source: Packaging Europe, “Origin Materials announces ‘first’ tethered PET caps,” packagingeurope.com}

Bio-based and chemically recycled resins expand at 7.95% CAGR. Brands invest to meet EPR fee modulation and consumer sustainability expectations. Early commercial lines running plant-based polypropylene highlight the pathway to lower-carbon closures. Supply chain qualification, color stability, and cost parity remain hurdles, yet scaling chemistry improvements portend faster adoption beyond 2030 in the plastic caps and closures industry.

By Manufacturing Technology: Compression Molding Efficiency Drives Market Share

Compression molding generated 47.64% plastic caps and closures market share in 2024 because it delivers tight dimensional tolerances and low scrap rates. Multi-cavity presses now integrate in-mold slitting and camera vision, raising uptime and reducing labor. Injection molding keeps importance for intricate child-resistant and dispensing formats that require multi-component builds.

Post-mold tamper-evident band application advances at 5.98% CAGR. The retrofit-friendly method lets producers comply with new safety norms without full tool replacements. Continuous improvements in servo-controlled band applicators deliver cycle-time parity with legacy systems, pushing adoption across medium-volume pharmaceutical and food lines. The result is broader technology diversity serving distinct performance and cost envelopes in the plastic caps and closures market.

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By End-Use Industry: Beverage Applications Lead Amid Pharmaceutical Growth

Beverages drove 48.56% of global volumes in 2024 and rely on lightweight screw, crown, and tethered formats to secure carbonated drinks, water, juice, and beer. High-speed fillers demand closures with precise torque retention and oxygen barrier properties, supporting the beverage segment’s scale economics.

Pharmaceutical closures register a 7.35% CAGR to 2030, propelled by aging demographics and stringent child-resistant laws. Updated U.S. and Canadian regulations heighten demand for torque-controlled polypropylene components with liner compatibility and traceable resin sourcing. Food, personal-care, and household chemical segments round out demand with tailored needs for dosing, fragrance retention, and chemical resistance. Collectively, varied application profiles sustain robust innovation pipelines and stable growth in the plastic caps and closures market.

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific accounted for 40.34% of global volumes in 2024, anchored by China’s scale, Japan’s quality standards, and India’s expanding beverage and pharma sectors. ASEAN’s aseptic investment wave further intensifies regional closure consumption, while circular-economy policies fast-track recycled PET uptake. Australia’s alignment with international pharma safety rules harmonizes regional trade and drives demand for specialized child-resistant formats.

Middle East and Africa post the fastest 8.01% CAGR to 2030. Diversification initiatives in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates invite foreign investment in packaging, while Turkey leverages its strategic export location. Nigeria’s population growth and South Africa’s manufacturing base increase closure demand for beverages and household products. Regional reforms encouraging local value addition support future capacity builds in the plastic caps and closures market.

Europe balances regulatory headwinds and sustainability opportunities. Tethered-cap rules enforce expensive line retrofits yet unlock design differentiation. Germany leads technical compliance projects, France drives premium design, and the United Kingdom’s EPR fee schedules reshape cost models^{[4]Source: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, “Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging: Illustrative Base Fees,” gov.uk}. Spain and Italy utilize established food and beverage exports to sustain closure demand. Collective emphasis on circular-economy targets accelerates the shift toward mono-material and recycled-content caps, preserving market relevance despite slower macro growth.

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Competitive Landscape

Amcor’s 2025 stock merger with Berry Global created the world’s largest rigid and flexible packaging supplier, unlocking USD 650 million in synergy savings and USD 180 million in annual R&D spending.Silgan Holdings, Crown Holdings, and AptarGroup follow with targeted acquisitions and capacity upgrades to deepen technology breadth and regional presence. Silgan’s purchase of Weener adds dispensing and specialty closure lines with EUR 20 million in anticipated synergies.

Players differentiate through tethered-cap intellectual property, compression-molding enhancements, and bio-based resin partnerships. Automation, inline vision inspection, and energy-efficient tooling dominate capital budgets, supporting margin preservation amid feedstock volatility. Strategic pursuit of EPR-driven material innovation and local-for-local production in emerging markets signals a competitive pivot toward resilience and sustainability in the plastic caps and closures market.

Plastic Caps And Closures Industry Leaders

Silgan Holdings Inc.
Aptar Group Inc.
BERICAP GmbH & Co. KG
Closure Systems International
Amcor PLC
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Recent Industry Developments

April 2025: MERCOSUR issued draft rules on post-consumer recycled food-grade PET, mirroring EU chemical-recycling provisions.
January 2025: Amcor closed its all-stock merger with Berry Global, targeting USD 650 million annual synergies.
August 2024: Origin Materials unveiled tethered PET caps for PCO 1881 necks, launch slated Q4 2024.
July 2024: Silgan completed the Weener acquisition, forecasting EUR 20 million annual synergies.

Table of Contents for Plastic Caps And Closures Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 EU Single-Use Plastics Directive Mandating Tethered Caps Adoption
- 4.2.2 Surge in Aseptic PET Bottling Lines Across ASEAN Beverage Plants
- 4.2.3 Pharma Shift to Child-Resistant PP Closures in U.S. and Canada
- 4.2.4 Latin American Dairy Pivot Toward Gable-Top Cartons with Screw Caps
4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 Volatile Propylene and Ethylene Contract Prices Impacting PP/PE Margins
- 4.3.2 Rising Aluminum ROPP Substitution in Premium Spirits, Cannibalising Plastic
4.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.5 Regulatory Outlook
4.6 Technological Outlook
4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.7.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.7.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.7.5 Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VOLUME)

5.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.1 Screw Closures
- 5.1.2 Dispensing Closures
- 5.1.3 Child-Resistant Closures
- 5.1.4 Tamper-Evident Closures
- 5.1.5 Crown Closures
- 5.1.6 ROPP (Roll-On Pilfer-Proof)
- 5.1.7 Snap / Press-on Closures
5.2 By Raw Material
- 5.2.1 Polypropylene (PP)
- 5.2.2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- 5.2.3 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- 5.2.4 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- 5.2.5 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- 5.2.6 Other Raw Material
5.3 By Manufacturing Technology
- 5.3.1 Compression Molding
- 5.3.2 Injection Molding
- 5.3.3 Post-Mold TE-Band Application
5.4 By End-Use Industry
- 5.4.1 Beverages
- 5.4.2 Food
- 5.4.3 Pharmaceuticals
- 5.4.4 Personal Care and Cosmetics
- 5.4.5 Household and Industrial Chemicals
- 5.4.6 Other End-Use Industry
5.5 By Geography
- 5.5.1 North America
- 5.5.1.1 United States
- 5.5.1.2 Canada
- 5.5.1.3 Mexico
- 5.5.2 Europe
- 5.5.2.1 United Kingdom
- 5.5.2.2 Germany
- 5.5.2.3 France
- 5.5.2.4 Italy
- 5.5.2.5 Spain
- 5.5.2.6 Rest of Europe
- 5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.3.1 China
- 5.5.3.2 Japan
- 5.5.3.3 India
- 5.5.3.4 South Korea
- 5.5.3.5 Australia
- 5.5.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.4 Middle East and Africa
- 5.5.4.1 Middle East
- 5.5.4.1.1 United Arab Emirates
- 5.5.4.1.2 Saudi Arabia
- 5.5.4.1.3 Turkey
- 5.5.4.1.4 Rest of Middle East
- 5.5.4.2 Africa
- 5.5.4.2.1 South Africa
- 5.5.4.2.2 Nigeria
- 5.5.4.2.3 Rest of Africa
- 5.5.5 South America
- 5.5.5.1 Brazil
- 5.5.5.2 Argentina
- 5.5.5.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
- 6.4.1 Silgan Holdings Inc.
- 6.4.2 Amcor PLC
- 6.4.3 Crown Holdings Inc.
- 6.4.4 AptarGroup Inc.
- 6.4.5 BERICAP GmbH & Co. KG
- 6.4.6 Guala Closures Group
- 6.4.7 Closure Systems International
- 6.4.8 United Caps
- 6.4.9 Tecnocap S.p.A.
- 6.4.10 Blackhawk Molding Co.
- 6.4.11 Evergreen Packaging LLC
- 6.4.12 Tetra Pak International S.A.
- 6.4.13 ALPLA Group
- 6.4.14 Pact Group
- 6.4.15 Ball Corporation
- 6.4.16 Smurfit Westrock
- 6.4.17 Gerresheimer AG
- 6.4.18 O.Berk Company
- 6.4.19 Karl H. Bürkle GmbH (Bürkle)

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment

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Global Plastic Caps And Closures Market Report Scope

The plastic caps and closures market aims to study the various segments of the manufacturing process of plastic caps and closures and the end consumers. End-users of plastic caps such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and toiletries offer vast opportunities. The plastic material used to manufacture plastic caps & closures is thermoplastic and thermosets. Plastic caps & closures are recyclable and lightweight, making them ideal for packaging a variety of carbonated & non-carbonated beverages and industrial goods.

The Plastic Caps and Closures Market is segmented by Application (Food, Pharmaceuticals, Beverages, Cosmetics, and Toiletries), Raw Material (PP, HDPE, LDPE), and Geography. The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

By Product Type	Screw Closures
	Dispensing Closures
	Child-Resistant Closures
	Tamper-Evident Closures
	Crown Closures
	ROPP (Roll-On Pilfer-Proof)
	Snap / Press-on Closures
By Raw Material	Polypropylene (PP)
	High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
	Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
	Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
	Other Raw Material
By Manufacturing Technology	Compression Molding
	Injection Molding
	Post-Mold TE-Band Application
By End-Use Industry	Beverages
	Food
	Pharmaceuticals
	Personal Care and Cosmetics
	Household and Industrial Chemicals
	Other End-Use Industry

By Geography	North America	United States
		Canada
		Mexico

	Europe	United Kingdom
		Germany
		France
		Italy
		Spain
		Rest of Europe

	Asia-Pacific	China
		Japan
		India
		South Korea
		Australia
		Rest of Asia-Pacific

	Middle East and Africa	Middle East	United Arab Emirates
			Saudi Arabia
			Turkey
			Rest of Middle East

		Africa	South Africa
			Nigeria
			Rest of Africa

	South America	Brazil
		Argentina
		Rest of South America

By Product Type

Screw Closures

Dispensing Closures

Child-Resistant Closures

Tamper-Evident Closures

Crown Closures

ROPP (Roll-On Pilfer-Proof)

Snap / Press-on Closures

By Raw Material

Polypropylene (PP)

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Other Raw Material

By Manufacturing Technology

Compression Molding

Injection Molding

Post-Mold TE-Band Application

By End-Use Industry

Beverages

Food

Pharmaceuticals

Personal Care and Cosmetics

Household and Industrial Chemicals

Other End-Use Industry

By Geography

North America	United States
	Canada
	Mexico
Europe	United Kingdom
	Germany
	France
	Italy
	Spain
	Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific	China
	Japan
	India
	South Korea
	Australia
	Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East and Africa	Middle East	United Arab Emirates
		Saudi Arabia
		Turkey
		Rest of Middle East

	Africa	South Africa
		Nigeria
		Rest of Africa
South America	Brazil
	Argentina
	Rest of South America