United States Aluminum Beverage Cans Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

United States Aluminum Beverage Cans Market Outlook

The United States aluminum beverage cans market size was approximately USD 11.72 billion in 2023. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 4% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 16.84 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Aluminum beverage can, a type of metal container widely used for beverage packaging, is a perfect amalgamation of sustainability, functionality, and modern design. These cans help preserve the quality of drinks by protecting them from light and air and are lightweight and easy to handle. The 100% printable surface of these cans makes them a popular choice for packaging and labelling products among FMCG companies. These cans are completely recyclable and can be manufactured in slim, fit, long fit, and standard sizes. Reportedly, around 180 billion bottles of beer and soda are packaged using aluminum beverage cans every year, globally.

• Aluminum cans are considered the most sustainable option for beverage packaging compared to competing packaging types. The industry recycling rate of aluminum cans is 59.7%, and over 40 billion cans are recycled annually by the United States aluminum industry. Nearly 73% of an average aluminum can’s content is made from recycled material. This recycled material saves 95% of the energy used to produce new aluminum cans and their corrosion resistant properties make them an indispensable packaging material. These factors contribute to the United States aluminum beverage cans market demand.

• The transportation and refrigeration costs associated with aluminum beverage cans are significantly lower than plastic bottles and glass bottles, enabling FMCG companies to cut-down their overall costs. Their stackable and lightweight nature also results in a notable decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, which are 7%-21% lower in comparison to plastic bottles and around 35%-49% lower when compared to glass bottles.

• The use of aluminum cans allows beverage manufacturers to create stylish and visually compelling packaging using any combination of speciality inks, overprint varnishes, and special effects. Innovations in printing processes like temperature-sensitive colour-changing text, vibrant photographic renderings, Day-Glo graphics, and unique artwork support the development of cans and bottles that stand out on the shelf. Furthermore, personalised printing options are also available to meet the specific needs of end users, which favours the United States aluminum beverage cans market growth.

• The increasing focus of the US government on promoting circular economy, which includes 6 R's, is expected to boost the US aluminum beverage cans market value. This makes aluminum cans far more valuable than glass or plastic cans as they can be recycled and reused infinitely to produce new cans.

Market Segmentation

The United States aluminum beverage cans market segmentation by product type, includes 2-piece cans and 3-piece cans. Based on end use, the market can be divided into carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and water, among others.

The major regional markets for aluminum beverage cans include New England, Mideast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Far West.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the United States aluminum beverage cans market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Crown Holdings, Inc.

• Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.

• Ball Corporation

• Trivium Packaging

• Pacific Bridge Packaging Inc.

• ZERO Manufacturing

• BioSafe, LLC

• Tournaire S.A. (Elemental Container Inc.)

• Envases Group

• CCL Industries Inc.

• Others

Market Share by End Use

As per the United States aluminum beverage cans market analysis, carbonated soft drinks are expected to record a major increase over the forecast period. This is because carbonated soft drinks contain a lot of pressure which can be effectively handled by aluminum beverage cans due to their durable nature. They can also withstand high impact shocks over long journeys and have high barrier properties that preserves the quality and taste of drinks. They also cool down relatively faster than other packaging materials. This, along with high consumption rates of carbonated soft drinks, especially as a popular on-the-go beverage in the US favours the market growth.

Aluminum’s excellent colour reproduction quality and its lightweight nature are expected to enhance their utility in packaging of energy drinks and beer as well.

Market Share by Region

Far West accounts for a significant United States aluminum beverage cans market share, due to high awareness of benefits surrounding the use of aluminum cans for beverage packaging in the region. High rates of aluminum recycling in Oregon (66%) and California (54%) are a significant trend in the US aluminum beverage cans market.

Over the forecast period, as state governments tighten norms regarding waste recycling and management, states like Virginia, North and South Carolina, Nebraska, and Florida are expected to increase the adoption of aluminum cans in beverage packaging. Currently, some of the leading states in this segment are Maine, Iowa, and New York.

Competitive Landscape

Ball Corporation was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. It is engaged in supplying aluminum packaging solutions to the beverage, personal hygiene and grooming, and FMCG industries. It also operates in the aerospace sector to serve its commercial customers and the US government. It has a worldwide presence and its shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BALL.

Trivium Packaging was formed in October 2019 through the merger of Exal Corporation and Ardagh’s Global Food & Speciality business. It is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It provides metal packaging solutions with innovative shapes and opening designs that are sustainable and can be used for product labelling. It has pioneered the invention of the Tripod can, the SpringLatch  closure system, and the Easy Peel opening solution.

Pacific Bridge Packaging Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in California. It provides cost effective supply chain solutions to US companies for metal cans and aerosols. It conducts thorough quality testing of its containers and its team of quality check personnel work 24x7 to improve strength and hygienic standards of containers. It also provides speciality warehousing options to its customers along with product liability insurance.

Other major players in the United States aluminum beverage cans market include Crown Holdings, Inc., Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A., ZERO Manufacturing, BioSafe, LLC, Tournaire S.A. (Elemental Container Inc.), Envases Group, and CCL Industries Inc., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report