플라스틱 뚜껑과 마개 : 시장 점유율 분석, 업계 동향과 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the plastic caps and closures market size was valued at 7.82 million tons in 2025 and estimated to grow from 8.18 million tons in 2026 to reach 10.27 million tons by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.64% during the forecast period (2026-2031).

This report is Segmented by Product Type (Screw Closures, Dispensing Closures, and More), Raw Material (Polypropylene (PP), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and More), Manufacturing Technology (Compression Molding, Injection Molding, and Post-Mold TE-Band Application), End-Use Industry (Beverages, Food, and More), and Geography. The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Million Tons).

Global Plastic Caps And Closures Market Trends and Insights

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.

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.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Pharma Shift to Child-Resistant PP Closures in U.S. and Canada
2. Latin American Dairy Pivot Toward Gable-Top Cartons with Screw Caps
3. Rising Aluminum ROPP Substitution in Premium Spirits, Cannibalising Plastic

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Screw closures captured 65.02% of plastic caps and closures market share in 2025 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 6.18% CAGR through 2031. 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.

Polypropylene held 55.71% share of the plastic caps and closures market size in 2025. 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.

Bio-based and chemically recycled resins expand at 7.62% 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.

Complete Report Scope:

• 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

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific accounted for 40.12% of global volumes in 2025, 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 7.78% CAGR to 2031. 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. 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.

1. Silgan Holdings Inc.
2. Amcor PLC
3. Crown Holdings Inc.
4. AptarGroup Inc.
5. BERICAP GmbH & Co. KG
6. Guala Closures Group
7. Closure Systems International
8. United Caps
9. Tecnocap S.p.A.
10. Blackhawk Molding Co.
11. Evergreen Packaging LLC
12. Tetra Pak International S.A.
13. ALPLA Group
14. Pact Group
15. Ball Corporation
16. Smurfit Westrock
17. Gerresheimer AG
18. O.Berk Company
19. Karl H. Burkle GmbH (Burkle)

Additional Benefits:

• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support

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 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. Burkle GmbH (Burkle)

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

• 7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment