
Europe Metal Cans Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Product (2- Piece Drawn and Ironed, 2- Piece Draw Redraw (DRD), and 3- Piece), By Application (Beverages, Food, and Other Application), By Closure Type (Easy- Open End (EOE), Peel- off End
Description
The Europe Metal Cans Market would witness market growth of 5.1% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The Germany market dominated the Europe Metal Cans Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $5,423.8 million by 2032. The UK market is experiencing a CAGR of 3.9% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The France market would exhibit a CAGR of 5.9% during (2025 - 2032). The Germany and UK led the Europe Metal Cans Market by Country with a market share of 21.3% and 15.7% in 2024.
The European metal cans market has changed over the past hundred years. It has gone from tin-plated steel food containers to lightweight aluminum beverage cans made using cutting-edge manufacturing methods. The region's interconnected supply chain, which includes everything from processing raw materials to recycling, helps to create a strong circular economy. Industry-wide roadmaps and deposit-return systems for recycling support this. The government and industry groups are working together to expand recovery programs, update infrastructure, and encourage closed-loop can-to-can recycling. This brings the sector in line with environmental goals. OEMs are building new factories and buying existing ones in different parts of the world to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging. This will reduce lead times and make the local supply chain more resilient. As per the Eurostat, in 2024, the EU imported €29.5 billion worth of aluminium and related articles and exported €18.4 billion. This trade shows the high demand for the aluminium in the region which is a key component of metal cans.
Crown, Ardagh, and Ball are some of the biggest companies that are focusing on expanding production, making investments that are good for the environment, and running their businesses in a way that is good for the environment and society. Some of these strategies are using renewable energy, upgrading recycling technology, and working with value chain partners to make aluminum production less carbon-intensive. The market is still consolidated, with big companies using their size, regional networks, and leadership in sustainability, while smaller companies focus on niche applications and local markets. Harmonized policies, recycling requirements, and net-zero goals are making it harder for new companies to enter the market. This is good for OEMs that have a lot of money and are good at following rules and running their businesses.
Application Outlook
Based on Application, the market is segmented into Beverages, Food, and Other Application. Among various UK Metal Cans Market by Application; The Beverages market achieved a market size of USD $2862.2 Million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6 % during the forecast period. The Other Application market is predicted to experience a CAGR of 5.1% throughout the forecast period from (2025 - 2032).
Product Outlook
Based on Product, the market is segmented into 2- Piece Drawn and Ironed, 2- Piece Draw Redraw (DRD), and 3- Piece. The 2- Piece Drawn and Ironed market segment dominated the Germany Metal Cans Market by Product is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3 % during the forecast period thereby continuing its dominance until 2032. Also, The 3- Piece market is anticipated to grow as a CAGR of 4.5 % during the forecast period during (2025 - 2032).
Country Outlook
Germany is the leader in Europe's metal cans market because it has a strong food and drink industry, especially beer, and a well-developed recycling system. A lot of people use aluminum and steel cans because of rules that focus on sustainability and because people are becoming more aware of how their actions affect the environment. Trends are moving toward lightweight, two-piece aluminum formats and coatings that don't contain BPA. Aluminum and steel prices are always changing, which makes it hard to keep margins, but new designs with thinner gauges help keep costs down. The use of smart packaging technologies like QR codes and NFC is helping brands stand out from the crowd. Global companies like Ball, Crown, Ardagh, and Silgan are the most competitive, along with smaller domestic companies that offer customization. Germany's market strength comes from being a leader in innovation and the circular economy, but PET and glass alternatives are still strong competitors.
List of Key Companies Profiled
By Product
The Germany market dominated the Europe Metal Cans Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $5,423.8 million by 2032. The UK market is experiencing a CAGR of 3.9% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The France market would exhibit a CAGR of 5.9% during (2025 - 2032). The Germany and UK led the Europe Metal Cans Market by Country with a market share of 21.3% and 15.7% in 2024.
The European metal cans market has changed over the past hundred years. It has gone from tin-plated steel food containers to lightweight aluminum beverage cans made using cutting-edge manufacturing methods. The region's interconnected supply chain, which includes everything from processing raw materials to recycling, helps to create a strong circular economy. Industry-wide roadmaps and deposit-return systems for recycling support this. The government and industry groups are working together to expand recovery programs, update infrastructure, and encourage closed-loop can-to-can recycling. This brings the sector in line with environmental goals. OEMs are building new factories and buying existing ones in different parts of the world to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging. This will reduce lead times and make the local supply chain more resilient. As per the Eurostat, in 2024, the EU imported €29.5 billion worth of aluminium and related articles and exported €18.4 billion. This trade shows the high demand for the aluminium in the region which is a key component of metal cans.
Crown, Ardagh, and Ball are some of the biggest companies that are focusing on expanding production, making investments that are good for the environment, and running their businesses in a way that is good for the environment and society. Some of these strategies are using renewable energy, upgrading recycling technology, and working with value chain partners to make aluminum production less carbon-intensive. The market is still consolidated, with big companies using their size, regional networks, and leadership in sustainability, while smaller companies focus on niche applications and local markets. Harmonized policies, recycling requirements, and net-zero goals are making it harder for new companies to enter the market. This is good for OEMs that have a lot of money and are good at following rules and running their businesses.
Application Outlook
Based on Application, the market is segmented into Beverages, Food, and Other Application. Among various UK Metal Cans Market by Application; The Beverages market achieved a market size of USD $2862.2 Million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6 % during the forecast period. The Other Application market is predicted to experience a CAGR of 5.1% throughout the forecast period from (2025 - 2032).
Product Outlook
Based on Product, the market is segmented into 2- Piece Drawn and Ironed, 2- Piece Draw Redraw (DRD), and 3- Piece. The 2- Piece Drawn and Ironed market segment dominated the Germany Metal Cans Market by Product is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3 % during the forecast period thereby continuing its dominance until 2032. Also, The 3- Piece market is anticipated to grow as a CAGR of 4.5 % during the forecast period during (2025 - 2032).
Country Outlook
Germany is the leader in Europe's metal cans market because it has a strong food and drink industry, especially beer, and a well-developed recycling system. A lot of people use aluminum and steel cans because of rules that focus on sustainability and because people are becoming more aware of how their actions affect the environment. Trends are moving toward lightweight, two-piece aluminum formats and coatings that don't contain BPA. Aluminum and steel prices are always changing, which makes it hard to keep margins, but new designs with thinner gauges help keep costs down. The use of smart packaging technologies like QR codes and NFC is helping brands stand out from the crowd. Global companies like Ball, Crown, Ardagh, and Silgan are the most competitive, along with smaller domestic companies that offer customization. Germany's market strength comes from being a leader in innovation and the circular economy, but PET and glass alternatives are still strong competitors.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Crown Holdings, Inc.
- Ball Corporation
- Silgan Holdings, Inc.
- Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
- CANPACK Group Inc.
- Sonoco Products Company
- Envases Metalúrgicos de Álava, S.A.
- Nampak Ltd.
- CCL Industries, Inc.
- MAUSER Corporate GmbH
By Product
- 2- Piece Drawn and Ironed
- 2- Piece Draw Redraw (DRD)
- 3- Piece
- Beverages
- Food
- Other Application
- Easy- Open End (EOE)
- Peel- off End (POE)
- Other Closure Type
- Aluminum
- Steel
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
Table of Contents
150 Pages
- Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1 Market Definition
- 1.2 Objectives
- 1.3 Market Scope
- 1.4 Segmentation
- 1.4.1 Europe Metal Cans Market, by Product
- 1.4.2 Europe Metal Cans Market, by Application
- 1.4.3 Europe Metal Cans Market, by Closure Type
- 1.4.4 Europe Metal Cans Market, by Material
- 1.4.5 Europe Metal Cans Market, by Country
- 1.5 Methodology for the research
- Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
- 2.1 Key Highlights
- Chapter 3. Market Overview
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.1.1 Overview
- 3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2 Key Factors Impacting North America the Market
- 3.2.1 Market Drivers
- 3.2.2 Market Restraints
- 3.2.3 Market Opportunities
- 3.2.4 Market Challenges
- 3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
- Chapter 4. Market Trends Europe Metal Cans Market
- Chapter 5. State of Competition Europe Metal Cans Market
- Chapter 6. PLC (Product Life Cycle) - Metal Cans Market
- Chapter 7. Market Consolidation Metal Cans Market
- Chapter 8. Recent Strategies Deployed in Metal Cans Market
- Chapter 9. Value Chain Analysis of Metal Cans Market
- 9.1 Raw Material Procurement
- 9.2 Inbound Logistics
- 9.3 Manufacturing / Production
- 9.4 Packaging & Storage
- 9.5 Marketing & Sales
- 9.6 Outbound Logistics
- 9.7 End-Use / Consumption
- 9.8 Recycling & Circular Economy
- Chapter 10. Key Customer Criteria - Metal Cans Market
- Chapter 11. Europe Metal Cans Market by Product
- 11.1 Europe 2- Piece Drawn and Ironed Market by Country
- 11.2 Europe 2- Piece Draw Redraw (DRD) Market by Country
- 11.3 Europe 3- Piece Market by Country
- Chapter 12. Europe Metal Cans Market by Application
- 12.1 Europe Beverages Market by Country
- 12.2 Europe Food Market by Country
- 12.3 Europe Other Application Market by Country
- Chapter 13. Europe Metal Cans Market by Closure Type
- 13.1 Europe Easy- Open End (EOE) Market by Country
- 13.2 Europe Peel- off End (POE) Market by Country
- 13.3 Europe Other Closure Type Market by Country
- Chapter 14. Europe Metal Cans Market by Material
- 14.1 Europe Aluminum Market by Country
- 14.2 Europe Steel Market by Country
- Chapter 15. Europe Metal Cans Market by Country
- 15.1 Germany Metal Cans Market
- 15.1.1 Germany Metal Cans Market by Product
- 15.1.2 Germany Metal Cans Market by Application
- 15.1.3 Germany Metal Cans Market by Closure Type
- 15.1.4 Germany Metal Cans Market by Material
- 15.2 UK Metal Cans Market
- 15.2.1 UK Metal Cans Market by Product
- 15.2.2 UK Metal Cans Market by Application
- 15.2.3 UK Metal Cans Market by Closure Type
- 15.2.4 UK Metal Cans Market by Material
- 15.3 France Metal Cans Market
- 15.3.1 France Metal Cans Market by Product
- 15.3.2 France Metal Cans Market by Application
- 15.3.3 France Metal Cans Market by Closure Type
- 15.3.4 France Metal Cans Market by Material
- 15.4 Russia Metal Cans Market
- 15.4.1 Russia Metal Cans Market by Product
- 15.4.2 Russia Metal Cans Market by Application
- 15.4.3 Russia Metal Cans Market by Closure Type
- 15.4.4 Russia Metal Cans Market by Material
- 15.5 Spain Metal Cans Market
- 15.5.1 Spain Metal Cans Market by Product
- 15.5.2 Spain Metal Cans Market by Application
- 15.5.3 Spain Metal Cans Market by Closure Type
- 15.5.4 Spain Metal Cans Market by Material
- 15.6 Italy Metal Cans Market
- 15.6.1 Italy Metal Cans Market by Product
- 15.6.2 Italy Metal Cans Market by Application
- 15.6.3 Italy Metal Cans Market by Closure Type
- 15.6.4 Italy Metal Cans Market by Material
- 15.7 Rest of Europe Metal Cans Market
- 15.7.1 Rest of Europe Metal Cans Market by Product
- 15.7.2 Rest of Europe Metal Cans Market by Application
- 15.7.3 Rest of Europe Metal Cans Market by Closure Type
- 15.7.4 Rest of Europe Metal Cans Market by Material
- Chapter 16. Company Profiles
- 16.1 Crown Holdings, Inc.
- 16.1.1 Company Overview
- 16.1.2 Financial Analysis
- 16.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 16.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 16.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 16.1.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
- 16.2 Ball Corporation
- 16.2.1 Company Overview
- 16.2.2 Financial Analysis
- 16.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 16.2.4 Recent strategies and developments:
- 16.2.4.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 16.2.4.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
- 16.3 Silgan Holdings, Inc.
- 16.3.1 Company Overview
- 16.3.2 Financial Analysis
- 16.3.3 Segmental & Regional Analysis
- 16.3.4 Recent strategies and developments:
- 16.3.4.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
- 16.4 Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
- 16.4.1 Company Overview
- 16.4.2 Financial Analysis
- 16.4.3 Regional Analysis
- 16.4.4 Recent strategies and developments:
- 16.4.4.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 16.5 CANPACK Group Inc.
- 16.5.1 Company Overview
- 16.6 Sonoco Products Company
- 16.6.1 Company Overview
- 16.6.2 Financial Analysis
- 16.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 16.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 16.6.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 16.6.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
- 16.6.6 SWOT Analysis
- 16.7 Envases Metalúrgicos de Álava, S.A.
- 16.7.1 Company Overview
- 16.8 Nampak Ltd.
- 16.8.1 Company Overview
- 16.8.2 Financial Analysis
- 16.9 CCL Industries, Inc.
- 16.9.2 Financial Analysis
- 16.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 16.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 16.10. MAUSER Corporate GmbH
- 16.10.1 Company Overview
- 16.10.2 Recent strategies and developments:
- 16.10.2.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
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