Composite Cans

Global Composite Cans Market to Reach US$7.8 Billion by 2030

The global market for Composite Cans estimated at US$5.5 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$7.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Closure Caps, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.2% CAGR and reach US$5.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Closure Lids segment is estimated at 4.1% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.5 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 10.0% CAGR

The Composite Cans market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.5 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.6 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 10.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.0% and 6.1% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.1% CAGR.

Global Composite Cans Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

What Is Driving the Shift Toward Composite Cans in Sustainable Packaging?

Composite cans are emerging as a preferred packaging solution in multiple industries due to their lightweight construction, recyclable content, and excellent barrier properties. Comprising multiple layers of paperboard, foil, and plastic or metal ends, composite cans offer a sustainable alternative to rigid metal or plastic containers. Their cylindrical structure not only enhances stacking and shelf appeal but also improves durability during transit. These advantages have made composite cans popular in packaging dry foods, snacks, powdered beverages, cosmetics, personal care products, and even industrial goods like adhesives or lubricants.

The rise in consumer awareness of environmental sustainability and government mandates promoting recyclable packaging are accelerating the demand for fiber-based composite containers. Additionally, brands are opting for composite cans to differentiate through customizable prints, tactile finishes, and resealable features. These cans support high-quality digital and offset printing, making them ideal for premium product packaging. Moreover, their tamper-evident capabilities and hermetic sealing provide enhanced protection, extending product shelf life and reducing contamination risks—especially important in food and nutraceutical applications.

How Are Design and Material Innovations Enhancing Composite Can Applications?

Composite cans are evolving rapidly due to material innovation and the need for application-specific customization. Advances in paperboard strength, moisture resistance, and barrier films are enabling manufacturers to produce cans suitable for an expanding array of products, including items requiring modified atmospheric packaging (MAP). Aluminum-free composite cans and mono-material designs are being introduced to simplify recycling processes, aligning with the circular economy goals of brand owners and regulators.

The use of biodegradable linings and water-based adhesives further enhances the environmental profile of composite cans. Manufacturers are also integrating easy-peel membranes, shrink-sleeve labels, and laser-scoring technologies to improve consumer convenience. In high-moisture or volatile product categories, foil-lined cans with aluminum ends ensure integrity without compromising sustainability. Composite cans are also becoming integral to e-commerce packaging strategies, as their robust structure and light weight reduce shipping damage while minimizing freight costs. These design enhancements are making composite cans a versatile, future-ready packaging option across a growing set of industries.

What Factors Are Fueling Market Expansion for Composite Cans?

The growth in the composite cans market is driven by several forces rooted in environmental compliance, branding needs, and packaging performance. One key growth driver is the packaging industry’s shift toward paper-based and recyclable formats, especially in the wake of bans on single-use plastics and increased extended producer responsibility (EPR) mandates. Composite cans offer an optimal balance between structural integrity, shelf presence, and recyclability, making them a compelling alternative to rigid plastic tubs and metal tins.

Another critical driver is the expansion of health, wellness, and organic food markets, where sustainable packaging is a core differentiator. As consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands expand into premium and natural product lines, the demand for aesthetically appealing, eco-friendly packaging formats like composite cans is growing. Additionally, the ability to accommodate both dry and semi-moist content, combined with enhanced printability and ease of opening, is driving adoption across fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), pet food, and home care products. These trends, coupled with advances in automated can-filling technologies and growing demand for convenient packaging in online retail, are reinforcing the long-term viability of composite cans in global markets.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Composite Cans market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Closure Type (Closure Caps, Closure Lids); Production (Spiral Winding Production, Convolute Winding Production, Linear Draw Production); Diameter (Below 50 mm Diameter, 50 - 100 mm Diameter, Other Diameters); End-Use (Food & Beverages End-Use, Agriculture End-Use, Other End-Uses)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 34 Featured) -

• Ace Paper Tube Corporation
• Amcor PLC
• Bharath Paper Conversions
• Canfab Packaging Inc.
• Chicago Mailing Tube Co.
• Compocan Industries
• Corex Group
• Custom Paper Tubes, LLC
• Eco Canister
• Heartland Products Group LLC
• IPL Inc.
• Irwin Packaging Pty Ltd.
• Kuber Packaging
• Kunert Gruppe
• Marshall Paper Tube Company, Inc.
• Mondi Group PLC
• Pioneer Packaging, Inc.
• PTS Manufacturing Co
• Quality Container Company
• Safepack Industries Ltd.

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