Sustainability is a major concern in the food and beverage packaging industry. Although several sustainable packaging options are available in the market, such as environmentally friendly packaging, water soluble packaging and edible packaging solutions, the higher cost of such packaging solutions restricts their global uptake. Therefore, there is a need to opt for a low-cost sustainable solution, especially in developing regions; and the metal can is one such packaging solution, which aligns with the sustainability trend as well as the convenience packaging trend. The shift in consumer preferences in terms of food has led to a trend towards take-away meals, creating a demand for packaging solutions that are portable, easy to handle and sustainable at the same time. Therefore, the demand for metal cans is growing.

By material, the recyclable and reusable properties of aluminum and steel make them the best option to be used as raw material for the production of metal cans. In terms of metal food and beverage cans, aluminum is mainly used for the production of beverage cans, while steel is commonly used for the production of food cans. Carbonated and alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and spirits are mainly available in cans. However, increasing demand for canned foods, such as canned fruits and vegetables, is also driving the market for metal cans in the food and beverage industry. In addition, to replace plastics in food and beverage packaging, metal cans are considered one of the economically sustainable options.

Source: Secondary research, Primary interviews, Related research publications, Press releases, Industry journals, and Market and market analysis.

FOOD & BEVERAGE METAL CANS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2020 VS. 2025

Market size (USD billion)

e – Estimated; p – Projected

Source: Secondary research, Primary interviews, Related research publications, Press releases, Industry journals, and Market and market analysis.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE METAL CANS MARKET SIZE, BY MATERIAL, 2020 VS. 2025

Market size (USD billion)

e – Estimated; p – Projected

Source: Secondary research, Primary interviews, Related research publications, Press releases, Industry journals, and Market and market analysis.

*Rest of the world includes the Orient

Middle East and Africa.

Source: Secondary research, Primary interviews, Related research publications, Press releases, Industry journals, and Market and market analysis.