The 6th edition provides a comprehensive overview of capsule systems, supply chain dynamics and innovation across the global market.

The study gathers production details on a site-by-site basis and these building blocks create an analysis of demand by brand and brewing system (proprietary versus compatible).The interview programme questions producers and users on demand drivers within their specific market areas.

It provides a detailed overview of the single-serve capsules systems available on the market and maps out the supply chain in the major end-use geographies. The supply of empty capsules was assessed based on production technologies available as well as materials used. The analysis includes growth drivers, inter-material competition, changing requirements, value-chain positioning and the key issues.

The critical driver of change in this industry is newly adopted regulatory framework in the EU (i.e. PPWR), that is influencing material specification as well as system innovation.

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The report provides answers to the following questions:

• What are the current capsule consumption and production trends globally? Is the market saturating?
• How is inclusion into the definition of packaging (PPWR) going to impact capsule design? What is the status of end-of-life options for capsules?
• What is the status of PPWR implementation and when are critical milestones for compliance?
• What are the current market strategies – commercial, operational and R&D?
• What are structural supply chain changes and which partnerships are likely to help manage future risks?
• Which regions will drive the demand and how this will impact the value chain?
• Which capsules systems will drive the demand and how this impacts the compatible offering? Is there a gap on the market for new system development?
• What is a realistic opportunity for compostable capsules (including cellulose-based) in terms of market share per system and will those solutions erode conventional materials?
• What are new product development initiatives?

Market

For the purposes of this study, the market is divided into:

• Proprietary systems, such as Nespresso, Keurig, and other applicable
• Non-proprietary systems, compatible with existing machines

Data points

Volumes are reported for 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026 with forecasts for 2031.

Process scope

• Sheet extrusion and thermoforming
• Injection moulding
• Compression moulding
• Aluminium stamping
• Paper/fibre conversion
• Barrier technologies

Material scope

• Aluminium
• Conventional plastics
• Compostable plastics
• Cellulose based solutions

Geographical scope

The study covers filling, and empty capsule production within five regions: Europe, North America, South America, Asia & Australasia, and Africa & Middle East. In addition to regional market analysis, the study reveals key individual markets, critically influencing the supply chain.

Capsules production data is provided individually for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Benelux, Switzerland, Austria, USA, and other relevant countries.

Capsules filling data is provided individually for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Benelux, Switzerland, UK, USA, Australia, Brazil, and other relevant countries.