Collapsible Metal Tubes Global Market Report 2024

Collapsible metal tubes refer to the tubes that are made of metal or thermoplastic and thus prevent toxic gases, odors, and dust from entering, ensuring the natural quality of the product when closed. Collapsible tubes are composite containers used for storing and dispensing liquid formulations that have a paste-like consistency, such as cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, paint, adhesives, and ointments.

The main types of collapsible metal tubes include twist tubes, and squeeze tube. Squeeze tubes are flexible aluminum tubes that dispense their contents when squeezed. These tubes can be used for viscous liquids such as toothpaste, artist's ink, glue, caulk, and ointments. Twist tubes are round telescopic tubes that dispense contents when twisted. These tubes are used for storing cosmetics and other pharmaceuticals. The different closure types included in the market are fez cap, nozzle cap, flip top cap, stand up cap, others and is used in major end use industries such as home care and personal care, cosmetics, industrial, pharmaceutical, others.

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The collapsible metal tubes market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.35 billion in 2023 to $1.41 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in the pharmaceutical industry, expansion of the cosmetic and personal care industry, adoption of collapsible metal tubes in the food packaging sector, increased use of metal tubes in the adhesive and sealant industry, growing demand for food products.

The collapsible metal tubes market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.69 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions, growing popularity of tube packaging in the e-commerce sector, expansion of the paint and coatings industry, growing demand for flexible packaging solutions, shift towards lightweight material. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in printing and labeling on metal tubes, adoption of innovative technologies, customization and personalization of collapsible metal tubes for branding, integration of smart packaging technologies in metal tubes, emphasis on recyclability and circular economy principles in tube design.

The increasing concern over plastic packaging globally contributed to the growth of the collapsible metal tubes market. The rising awareness and consumers’ preference towards sustainable options along with reducing plastic usage contributed to the growth of the market. For instance, in October 2023, according to Eurostat, a UK-based government statistical agency, the European Union produced approximately 188.7 kilograms of packaging waste per resident in 2021, marking an increase of 6.6% from the previous year's 177 kilograms. Therefore, the concern over plastic packaging, harming the environment and consumers preference towards reducing plastic waste increased demand for the collapsible metal tubes market in the historic period.

The rising demand for cosmetics and personal care products is driving the growth of the collapsible metal tube market. Cosmetics and personal care products encompass a wide range of consumer goods aimed at personal grooming, hygiene, and appearance enhancement. Collapsible metal tubes are a versatile and practical choice for packaging cosmetics and personal care products, providing a combination of protection, convenience, and sustainability. For instance, in May 2023, according to the report published by The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Perfumery Association, a UK-based organization, the sales of color cosmetics reached 118,172,000 units in 2022, compared to 112,257,000 units in 2021., Thus, rising demand for cosmetics and personal care products will propel the growth of the collapsible metal tube market going forward.

The growing focus on recycling is a key trend gaining popularity in the collapsible metal tube market. Major companies operating in the collapsible metal tube sector are focused on developing recyclable solutions for collapsible metal tubes in order to reduce waste and pollution. For instance, in April 2021, TUBEX Aluminium Tubes, an Austria-based manufacturer of aluminum tubes, developed Blue Tube Evo, which has 95% post-consumer waste (PCR for Post-Consumer Recycled) and 5% PIR (Post-Industrial Recycled). 95% of Blue Tube Evo comes from used aluminum tubes, cans, and aerosols that customers have thrown away. The company created its alloy so that they could obtain a wide variety of waste types in large amounts with unrestricted access.

In April 2022, Tubex GmbH, a Germany based packaging manufacturer, acquired Matrametal Kft. For an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Matrametal aligns with Tubex Group's strategic direction, expanding its presence in terms of geographic reach, customer base, and market opportunities, resulting in a total of seven production sites capable of producing 700 million aerosol cans and 1.6 billion aluminum tubes. Matrametal Kft., a Hungary based packaging company specializing in aluminum collapsible tubes.

Major companies operating in the in the collapsible metal tubes market report are Auber Packaging Co. Ltd., Linhardt GmbH & Co KG Company, Universal Metal Products Inc., Antilla Propack Pvt. Ltd., PAKET Corporation, Albea UK Ltd., Alltub SAS, Montebello Packaging Inc., Jiujiang Deshun Adhesives Co. Ltd., Almin Extrusion Co. Pvt. Ltd., Perfect Containers Pvt. Ltd., Hubei Xin Ji Pharmaceutical Packaging Co. Ltd., D. N. Industries Pvt. Ltd., Pioneer Corp., Amcor Limited, CCL Industries Inc., China Aluminum Cans Holdings Limited, Colt's Plastics Co. Inc., Condensa SA, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, CTL Packaging USA, Essel Propack Limited, Excel Tubes & Cones Pvt. Ltd., Guangzhou Amy Plastic Tube Co. Ltd., Hoffmann Neopac AG, Huhtamaki Oyj, Impact International Pty Ltd., Intrapac International LLC, L'Oreal S. A., M&H Plastics Ltd., MPack Poland Sp. z o. o., Neopac Hungary Ltd., Ningbo Gidea Packaging Co. Ltd., Nordenia International AG, Pack-Tubes Ltd., Plastube Inc., Prutha Packaging Pvt. Ltd., Qosmedix Corp., Sibo Tube Group

North America was the largest region in the collapsible metal tube market in 2023. The regions covered in the collapsible metal tubes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the collapsible metal tubes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The collapsible metal tubes market consists of sales of tin, chromium oxides, and varnishes. 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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