Canned Alcoholic Beverages Market Report 2026

The canned alcoholic beverages market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.92 billion in 2025 to $10.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of on-the-go alcohol consumption, expansion of canned beverage formats, rising popularity of RTD cocktails, increasing urban social consumption, improvements in beverage canning technology.

The canned alcoholic beverages market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.38 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for healthier alcoholic options, rising e-commerce alcohol sales, expansion of sustainable aluminum packaging, increasing innovation in flavor profiles, growing penetration of premium canned beverages. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for ready-to-drink alcoholic formats, rising adoption of automated canning lines, growing focus on premium and craft offerings, expansion of low-alcohol and low-calorie variants, enhanced packaging design and portability.

The rising demand for ready-to-eat food and beverages is expected to drive the growth of the canned alcoholic beverages market. Ready-to-eat food and beverages are pre-cleaned, pre-cooked, and ready for consumption without further preparation. This increasing demand also boosts the need for convenient canned alcoholic beverages. For instance, in August 2025, according to Monster Beverage Corporation, a US-based energy drink manufacturer, net sales for the company's Monster Energy Drinks sector rose 11.2% to $1.94 billion in the second quarter of 2025, up from $1.74 billion in the same period in 2024. Therefore, the growing preference for ready-to-eat food and beverages is promoting the canned alcoholic beverages market.

Major players in the canned alcoholic beverages market are strategically focusing on the development of pre-mixed canned cocktails, such as the iconic Jack and Coke, to cater to the growing demand for cocktails and secure a competitive advantage. The classic Jack & Coke cocktail, renowned for its blend of Tennessee Whiskey and Cola, has become a focal point for innovation. In a notable move in March 2023, Jack Daniel, a prominent US-based Tennessee whiskey brand, joined forces with Coca-Cola, a leading US-based carbonated soft drink company, to introduce the Jack Daniel’s & Coca‑Cola RTD (ready-to-drink) beverage in the United States. This pre-mixed canned cocktail presents the timeless Jack & Coke concoction in a convenient 12-ounce can format, boasting a 7% alcohol by volume (ABV). This innovative offering caters to consumer preferences for easy-to-enjoy cocktails, leveraging the familiarity and popularity of the classic Jack and Coke blend while offering convenience and portability in a ready-to-drink format. Such strategic introductions underscore the industry's commitment to meeting consumer demands for convenient and premium-quality canned alcoholic beverages, thereby strengthening their foothold in the competitive market landscape.

In June 2023, E. & J. Gallo Winery, a US-based winemaking company, acquired Bev for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Gallo's portfolio with premium canned wines and spritzers, highlighting inclusivity and empowerment in the beverage sector. By integrating Bev's innovative products, Gallo seeks to expand its consumer base and adapt to evolving market trends. Bev is a US-based manufacturer specializing in canned alcoholic beverages, including canned wines and spritzers.

Major companies operating in the canned alcoholic beverages market are Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC, Heineken N.V., Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., Suntory Holdings Limited, Diageo plc, Kirin Holdings Company Limited, Pernod Ricard, Carlsberg Group, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Constellation Brands, Bacardi Limited, Brown-Forman Corporation, The Boston Beer Company, Treasury Wine Estates, Stone Brewing Co., CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective, Kona Brewing Co., Brooklyn Brewery, Avery Brewing Company, 21st Amendment Brewery, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Union Wine Company, Integrated Beverage Group LLC, Cigar City Brewing, Barefoot Cellars, Oskar Blues Brewery.

North America was the largest region in the canned alcoholic beverages market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the canned alcoholic beverages market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the canned alcoholic beverages market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The canned alcoholic beverages market consists of sales of waters and carbonated waters, fruit and vegetable juices and nectars, water-based flavored carbonated and non-carbonated drinks. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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