The global hot fill packaging market was worth US$ 52.8 Million in the year 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 82 Million by the year 2032 at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2022 and 2032.
Hot Fill Packaging: A Preferred Solution for the Beverage Industry
Hot fill packaging has become increasingly popular in the beverage industry due to its ability to extend the shelf life of products. The method involves heating the product before filling it into the container, making it particularly suitable for non-carbonated beverages such as soft drinks, juices, and water. Hot fill packaging typically provides a shelf life of approximately 6-12 months, making it an ideal solution for products with high acidity levels.
Key Features and Benefits of Hot Fill Packaging
- Use of PET Bottles: Hot fill packaging commonly utilizes high-grade plastic materials, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, which are designed to withstand the high temperatures involved in the filling process without losing structural integrity. Hot-filled PET bottles are generally 1.5 times heavier than cold-filled bottles, ensuring durability and product safety.
- Protection Against Contamination: The hot filling process is essential for products with a pH level below 4.5, as it helps eliminate yeast, mold, and acid-tolerant bacteria that can tarnish packaging and compromise product safety. By using hot fill packaging, manufacturers can reduce the risk of product contamination and minimize waste.
- Cost-Effectiveness and Convenience: PET bottles used in hot fill packaging offer several advantages, including cost-effectiveness, longer shelf life, lightweight design, and ease of transportation. These benefits have made hot fill packaging a favored method among manufacturers seeking to improve product longevity and reduce costs.
“With realization of the fact that hot fill packaging makes way for longer shelf lives, the global hot fill packaging market is expected to grow on a good note in the forecast period”, says an analyst from Future Market Insights.
Key Takeaways from Hot Fill Packaging Market
- North America holds a significant market share due to beverages being consumed exorbitantly. As such, energy drinks, flavored beverages, and soft drinks are in greater demand.
- The Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid pace in the hot fill packaging market due to easy access and affordability of the healthy drinks throughout India and China. Out of these, fruit juices are holding a noteworthy market share.
- Europe is at the matured stage of hot fill packaging market and the scenario is expected to be the same even going forward.
Competitive Packaging
- Asahi Beverages, in June 2022, did open upgraded Wulkuraka production facility at South-East Queensland. It was worth US$ 55 Million. The factory thus went on to receive two bottling lines – a blow-fill and a hot-fill.
- Amcor Rigid Packaging, in May 2022, introduced PowerPost (a new technology facilitating production of the bottles that would be 30% lighter constituting recycled material. These bottles also make way for a superlative user experience by prevention of spills on opening the drinks. The company claims of PowerPost to be amongst the advanced lightweight solutions regarding hot-fill beverages.
- Amcor PLC AMCR, in August 2022, did launch a modern-day innovation hub at Jiangyin (China) for providing customers based out of the Asia-Pacific with eco-friendly material science and advanced packaging technologies. The company is known for heavily investing in hot-fill beverage packaging.
- Berry Global, in May 2022, did come up with a novel series of hot fill sauce bottles to maximize consumers’ convenience along with maintaining proper on-shelf appearance. This Nova bottle is available in 500 ml and 250 ml sizes, and consists of clear PP (polypropylene). It has a contemporary curved design. The labeling area is big enough to enable better product branding.
What does the Report Cover?
- The research study is based on product type (hot fill packaging containers, hot fill packaging bottles & jugs, and hot fill packaging jars), by material (glass-based hot fill packaging, plastic-based hot fill packaging, polypropylene (PP), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and likewise), by capacity (hot fill packaging up to 12 Oz, hot fill packaging from 13 Oz to 32 Oz, hot fill packaging from 33 Oz to 64 Oz, and hot fill packaging from 64 Oz and above), and by end-use (hot fill packaging for soups, sauces, and spreads, hot fill packaging for juices, hot fill packaging for ready-to-drink beverages, hot fill packaging for dairy products, and hot fill packaging for nectars).
- With rising demand for products free of preservatives, the global hot fill packaging market is bound to grow atrociously in the upcoming period.
Growing Tendency to consume Food free of preservative to drive the Hot Fill Packaging Market, reaching US$ 82 Million by the year 2032 at a CAGR of 4.5% in the forecast period 2022-32
Key Segments Profiled in the Hot Filling Packaging Market
Product Type:
- Hot Fill Packaging Containers
- Hot Fill Packaging Bottles & Jugs
- Hot Fill Packaging Jars
Material:
- Glass-based Hot Fill Packaging
- Plastic-based Hot Fill Packaging
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Others
Capacity:
- Hot Fill Packaging Up to 12 Oz
- Hot Fill Packaging from 13 Oz – 32 Oz
- Hot Fill Packaging from 33 Oz – 64 Oz
- Hot Fill Packaging from 64 Oz and Above
End Use:
- Hot Fill Packaging for Soups Sauces & Spreads
- Hot Fill Packaging for Juices
- Hot Fill Packaging for Ready-to-drink Beverages
- Hot Fill Packaging for Dairy Products
- Hot Fill Packaging for Nectars
Region:
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- South Asia
- East Asia
- Oceania
- Middle East & Africa
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