Food and Beverage Metal Cans Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The food and beverage metal cans market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $35.47 billion in 2024 to $38.06 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to development of non-bpa linings, preservation and shelf life, demand for convenience food, product protection.

The food and beverage metal cans market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $50.85 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to transportation efficiency, demand for attractive canvas, safety and food security, government initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include ready-to-drink (rtd) beverages innovations, labeling and design innovations, convenience and easy opening, aluminum beverage bottles.

The growing consumption of alcoholic beverages is anticipated to drive the expansion of the food and beverage metal cans market. Alcoholic drinks are those that contain 1% or more alcohol by volume and are suitable for human consumption. Metal cans are a popular packaging choice for these beverages due to their ease of filling, convenience, and recyclability. For example, a report published by Silicon Valley Bank in June 2024 highlighted a 1.2% increase in direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine case sales in 2023 compared to the previous year. As a result, the rising demand for alcoholic beverages is expected to boost the food and beverage metal cans market.

The escalating demand for convenience food items is poised to fuel the expansion of the food and beverage metal cans market. Convenience foods, characterized by their pre-prepared or ready-to-eat nature, offer quick and easy consumption. Metal cans provide a convenient packaging solution for preserving and delivering a wide range of convenience foods, extending their shelf life and enhancing portability. For instance, in 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture reported a notable increase in the total value of processed food products exported from the US, reaching $38 billion, up by 10.96% from $34.24 billion in 2021. Moreover, Canada and Mexico also recorded significant exports of processed food products, contributing to the thriving convenience food market. This trend is set to be a significant driver for the food and beverage metal cans market.

Leading companies in the food and beverage metal cans market are dedicated to pioneering eco-friendly solutions to solidify their position in the industry. In June 2023, Eviosys Packaging Switzerland GmbH, a Switzerland-based provider of intelligent and sustainable packaging, unveiled Ecopeel, an innovative metal food can packaging solution. This product features a peelable foil seal directly applied to the can's body, replacing the standard ring-pull opening mechanism. Ecopeel reduces the carbon footprint per can by 20% and offers easy accessibility with a 45-degree sealing surface.

In January 2022, Sonoco Metal Packaging LLC, a US-based provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging, acquired Ball Metalpack LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is set to broaden and fortify Sonoco's sustainable and innovative packaging portfolio, which includes metal packaging. Ball Metalpack LLC is a US-based packaging company specializing in food and beverage packaging and metal cans.

Major companies operating in the food and beverage metal cans market are Ball Corporation, Crown Holding Inc., Sonoco Products Company, Silgan Holding Inc., Greif Inc., Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A, Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Company, Crown Cork & Seal Co. Inc., Berlin Packaging LLC, CPMC Holdings Ltd., Can-Pack S.A, Huber Packaging Group GmbH, Nampak Ltd., Massily Holdings S.A.S, BWAY Corporation, Great China Metal Industries Co. Ltd., NCI Packaging Ltd., CCL Container SA de CV, Independent Can Co, Jamestrong Packaging Pty Ltd., DS Containers Inc., Muller and Bauer Gmbh, Allstate Can Corporation, P. Wilkinson Containers Ltd., Allied Cans Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the food and beverage metal cans market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in food and beverage metal cans report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the food and beverage metal cans market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The food and beverage metal cans market consists of sales of aluminum, tinplate, tin-free steel (TFS) and stainless steel (SS) cans. 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.

Food and beverage metal cans are containers primarily crafted from thin metal, typically steel or aluminum, employed for the storage and packaging of various food and beverage products. Their utilization serves to extend the shelf life and maintain the quality of the contents.

These cans come in two principal configurations such as 2-piece cans and 3-piece cans. The former comprise a can body and a lid, forming a two-part structure. Fabricated from materials like aluminum and steel, they are produced as either pressurized or vacuum-sealed cans, each designed to withstand specific internal pressures. Additionally, they undergo various manufacturing processes including plain, embossed, printed, among others, and find extensive application in the packaging of both food and beverages.

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