Metal Cans Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Metal Cans Market Report is Segmented by Material Type (Aluminum and Steel), End-User Industry (Food, Beverage, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Paint, and End-User Industries), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Forecasts and Size in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Metal Cans Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Metal Cans Market Size

Metal Cans Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 85.44 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 101.87 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.58 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia-Pacific
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Metal Cans Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Metal Cans Market Analysis

The Metal Cans Market size is estimated at USD 85.44 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 101.87 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.58% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The metal cans market is gaining prominence because of its distinct features, like transportation resistance, hermetically sealed cover, rough handling, and easy recyclability.

  • The high recyclability of metal cans is one of the significant drivers of the market. Aluminum cans deliver complete protection against moisture. Cans do not rust, are corrosion-resistant, and provide one of the most extended shelf lives considering any packaging. It also offers many benefits, such as rigidity, stability, and high barrier properties.
  • The aluminum can shortage continues to affect the food and beverage industry, as the beverage demand for home consumption and grocery increased compared to restaurants. Many prominent market players have announced investments to set up new manufacturing infrastructures to fulfill the increased orders and tackle the shortage of aluminum cans.
  • In September 2023, Novelis Inc., a prominent provider of sustainable aluminum solutions, signed a significant deal with Ball Corporation, a leading aluminum can manufacturer in North America. The agreement entails Novelis supplying aluminum sheets to Ball's manufacturing facilities across North America.
  • The rise in consumer awareness concerning the application of non-carcinogenic materials in packaging and increased demand for lightweight packing are generating high growth prospects for the metal cans market. However, metal cans are challenging to use due to the possibility of replacing them with polymer-based packaging materials, including polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Metal Cans Industry Overview

The metal cans market is semi-consolidated, with the presence of major players like Ball Corporation, Ardagh Group, Mauser Packaging Solutions, Silgan Containers LLC, and Crown Holdings Inc. Players in the market are adopting strategies such as partnerships and acquisitions to enhance their product offerings and gain sustainable competitive advantage.

  • November 2023: Mauser Packaging Solutions acquired Taenza SA de CV, a prominent Mexican manufacturer specializing in tin-steel aerosol cans and steel pails. Based in Mexico City, Taenza has an extensive presence with five manufacturing facilities across the country and a workforce exceeding 850 employees. Its product line includes aerosol spray cans, steel pails, and paint cans, catering to a varied clientele in the paint, coatings, and chemical sectors.
  • November 2023: Sonoco and Ball Corporation signed a significant agreement. Under this agreement, Sonoco, specifically through its Sonoco Phoenix business unit, exclusively supplies balls with easy-open, full-panel ends for their food cans. This collaboration solidifies Sonoco's role as Ball's primary supplier and also extends to a joint marketing and sales effort for these innovative food cans.
  • September 2023: Ardagh Group and Crown Holdings Inc. are collaborating with the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) to boost aluminum beverage can recycling rates. They are achieving this by funding a robot from EverestLab, an artificial intelligence and robotics company, for a California recycling facility. Caglia Environmental, operating in Fresno, CA, deployed this robot on its "last chance line" at the material recovery facility (MRF). This strategic move aims to salvage over 1 million additional used beverage cans (UBC) annually, which would otherwise head to the landfill.

Metal Cans Market Leaders

  1. Ball Corporation

  2. Ardagh Group

  3. Mauser Packaging Solutions

  4. Silgan Containers LLC

  5. Crown Holdings Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Metal Cans Market News

  • July 2024: Cajuina São Geraldo, a beverage company from Ceará in northeastern Brazil, partnered with CANPACK to introduce its signature cashew soda, São Geraldo, in 350ml aluminum cans. This marks the brand's first foray into infinitely recyclable packaging. Traditionally, the beverage was exclusively offered in glass or PET bottles.
  • June 2024: India's CavinKare collaborated with Ball Corporation to enhance its milkshake packaging. In response to a rising preference for sustainable packaging in India, the company is set to introduce new aluminum cans for its ready-to-drink Cavin's Milkshakes. These cans are expected to debut with various flavors, including Badam, Gulkhand, Rajbog, and Rabri.

Metal Cans Market Report - 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 INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 High Recyclability of the Packaging Due to Less Usage of Energy
    • 5.1.2 Increasing Consumption of Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Beverages
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Presence of Alternate Packaging Solutions as Polyethylene Terephthalate

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Material Type
    • 6.1.1 Aluminum
    • 6.1.2 Steel
  • 6.2 By End-user Industry
    • 6.2.1 Food
    • 6.2.2 Beverage
    • 6.2.3 Cosmetics and Personal Care
    • 6.2.4 Pharmaceuticals
    • 6.2.5 Paint
    • 6.2.6 Other End-user Industries
  • 6.3 By Geography***
    • 6.3.1 North America
    • 6.3.1.1 United States
    • 6.3.1.2 Canada
    • 6.3.2 Europe
    • 6.3.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 6.3.2.2 Germany
    • 6.3.2.3 France
    • 6.3.2.4 Spain
    • 6.3.2.5 Italy
    • 6.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 6.3.3.1 China
    • 6.3.3.2 India
    • 6.3.3.3 Japan
    • 6.3.4 Australia and New Zealand
    • 6.3.5 Latin America
    • 6.3.6 Middle East and Africa

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Ball Corporation
    • 7.1.2 Ardagh Group
    • 7.1.3 Mauser Packaging Solutions
    • 7.1.4 Silgan Containers LLC
    • 7.1.5 Crown Holdings Inc.
    • 7.1.6 DS Containers Inc.
    • 7.1.7 CCL Container Inc.
    • 7.1.8 Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd
    • 7.1.9 Pacific Can China Holdings Limited
    • 7.1.10 Universal Can Corporation
    • 7.1.11 CPMC HOLDINGS Limited (COFCO Group)
    • 7.1.12 Showa Denko KK
    • 7.1.13 Independent Can Company
    • 7.1.14 Hindustan Tin Works Ltd
    • 7.1.15 Saudi Arabian Packaging Industry WLL (SAPIN)
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Metal Cans Industry Segmentation

Metal cans are containers for the distribution or storage of goods. It is composed of thin metal, which is prominently driven by its growing use in food and beverage packaging. The metal can market is tracked by the revenue accumulated from the metal can sales offered by various vendors in the market.

The metal cans market is segmented by material type (aluminum and steel), end-user industry (food, beverage, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals, paint, and other end-user industries), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Material Type Aluminum
Steel
By End-user Industry Food
Beverage
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Pharmaceuticals
Paint
Other End-user Industries
By Geography*** North America United States
Canada
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
Australia and New Zealand
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
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Metal Cans Market Research Faqs

How big is the Metal Cans Market?

The Metal Cans Market size is expected to reach USD 85.44 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.58% to reach USD 101.87 billion by 2030.

What is the current Metal Cans Market size?

In 2025, the Metal Cans Market size is expected to reach USD 85.44 billion.

Who are the key players in Metal Cans Market?

Ball Corporation, Ardagh Group, Mauser Packaging Solutions, Silgan Containers LLC and Crown Holdings Inc. are the major companies operating in the Metal Cans Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Metal Cans Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Metal Cans Market?

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Metal Cans Market.

What years does this Metal Cans Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Metal Cans Market size was estimated at USD 82.38 billion. The report covers the Metal Cans Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Metal Cans Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Metal Cans Industry Report

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