Composite Cans Market Size, Share, By Product Type (Linear Draw Cans, Spiral Wound Cans, Convolute Winding, and Others), Material Type (Aluminum, Steel, Paperboard, Plastic, and Others), Diameter (Less Than 50mm, 50mm-100mm, and 100mm and Above), Closure Type (Easy Open Ends, Peelable Ends, Screw Caps, and Others), End-User (Consumer Goods, Industrial Goods, Textiles and Apparel, Agriculture Industries, Food and Beverage Industry, Personal Care, Cosmetics, and Others), and Region - Trends, Analysis, and Forecast till 2035

• The composite cans market size is anticipated to grow at USD 6.9 Billion by 2035.
• In 2024, the valuation of the market was USD 4.3 Billion.
• Target market is developing at a CAGR of 5.0%.

A composite can is a can that is made using composite materials such as cardboard, plastics and paper. These are usually recycled products, which is why composite cans are usually considered to be an eco-friendly packaging solution. It is constructed from a composite of different materials, and often considered more sustainable than traditional metal cans. There are certain factors of composite cans, such as it is lightweight, cost-effective, highly customizable in design, resistant to corrosion, and comparatively environmentally friendly to metal cans.

These advantage help the composite cans to be widely used in various applications such as in food, beverages, personal care items, and others. This contributes in fueling the global composite cans market growth. The market is also driven by factors such as environmental concerns, consumer preferences, and technological advancements.

Reverberations of AI on the Market:

With the capability to optimize production processes, improve quality control, predict demand, manage inventory more effectively, and enable personalized designs, artificial intelligence (AI) is having a significant impact on the market for composite cans. This essentially makes the production of composite cans more efficient and responsive to the demands of the global composite cans market, which in turn leads to increased cost savings, improved sustainability, and satisfied consumers.

Key Drivers of Target Market:

Composite Cans are Environment Friendly, which Pitches the Market Growth

Composite cans are considered as environment friendly as it is typically lighter than traditional metal or plastic containers, which lowers transportation emissions, and since it is frequently composed of recyclable materials, such as paperboard and aluminum foil that can be separated and recycled.

• For instance, March 2023, EnvoPAP announced the attempts at research and development to create composite cans using agricultural waste rather than the traditional wood supplies, which were needed to make paper. This might boost the output while also lessening the environmental effect.

Restraints:

High Production Cost of Composite Cans is limiting the Market Expansion.

Despite composite cans are typically thought of as cost-effective packaging options, there are some circumstances in which its production can be more expensive than that of conventional metal or plastic cans. These include complicated manufacturing processes, specialized materials, and potential design complexities that vary depending on the application. This leads in limiting the global composite cans market growth.

• Counterbalance Statements: Optimizing material use, investing in automation, investigating affordable composite materials, working with suppliers, and raising production volume while preserving acceptable quality are some ways to overcome this drawback.

Opportunities:

Unification of Advanced Technologies with Manufacturing Processes of Composite Cans will Fuel the Market Expansion

Unification of advanced technologies for composite cans, such as, new materials, which include, laminated coatings, aluminum membranes, and composite paper, then printing techniques, which includes sophisticated printing, and finally manufacturing methods, which includes pultrusion. These technologies can improve the performance and appearance of composite cans, thereby fueling the market growth in the upcoming years.

• For instance, in August 2024, AkzoNobel Accelshield 300, which was a high performance internal coating for composite aluminum cans, enhancing safety and regulatory compliance. This in turn, benefitted the beverage can manufacturers as this newly launched product was free from bisphenols, styrene, PFAS, and formaldehyde. This led to growing industry demands for safer and more sustainable materials.

The market is classified into product type, material type, diameter, closure type, end-user, and region.

Product Type

On the foundation of product type, the market is categorized into linear draw cans, spiral wound cans, convolute winding, and others. The spiral wound cans segment dominated the composite cans market share as it is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and have several applications in the food and beverage industries.

• For instance, in September 2021, Sonoco, a packaging manufacturer in South California, formed a partnership with Amp Robotics, a Denver-based artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics manufacturer for the waste and recycling industry. This partnership was supposed to result in increased recycling rates of spiral wound composite cans with steel bottoms produced by Sonoco and other packaging manufacturers.

Material Type

Dependent on the material type, the market is sub-segmented into aluminum, steel, paperboard, plastic, and others. Aluminum is the material which holds the highest market share as it is recyclable, durable, and has the ability to protect quality food.

• For instance, in December 2024, Dabur India partnered with Ball Corporation to introduce Réal Bites in fully recyclable aluminum composite cans. This new product launch aimed to cater to the growing demand for sustainable goods. These cans were available in 185ml sizes, were designed for on-the-go consumption, and came in a variety of branded flavours.

Diameter

Based on the diameter, the market is divided into less than 50mm, 50mm-100mm, and 100mm and above. The 50mm composite can segment governs the market share as it offers a balance between packaging capacity, portability, and cost-effectiveness. This makes it ideal for a wide range of products such as, personal care items, pharmaceuticals, and small food items which require compact packaging with good barrier properties. 

Closure Type

On the groundwork of closure type, the market is catalogued into easy open ends, peelable ends, screw caps, and others. The easy open ends segment rules the global composite cans market share due to its convenience for customers, which makes it widely applicable in food and beverage packaging, where quick and easy access is highly desirable.

End-User

Contingent to end user, the market is grouped into consumer goods, industrial goods, textiles and apparel, agriculture industries, food and beverage industry, personal care, cosmetics, and others. The food and beverage industry dominates composite cans market share due to the growing demand for packaged food and drinks. Additionally, composite cans provides the food and beverages with protection against any barrier, and have a superior quality.

Region

The market is pigeonholed into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa.

Asia Pacific: This region has the largest composite cans market share due to the region’s high-scale production of glass and carbon fibers, and the growing demand for the composite cans in the automotive, aerospace, construction, and food and beverage industries.

• For instance, in November 2023, Sonoco announced the purchase of Amcor Packaging’s composite cans production facilities or operations. This operation was anticipated to significantly enhance its presence in the Asia Pacific market by expanding its reach in the composite can production sector within the region.

Europe: This region has the fastest growing market in this sector, due to the strong demand for sustainable packaging solutions, established innovative packaging standards, and a growing food and beverage industry in this region. 

• For instance, in July 2024, AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings had launched the SecurshieldTM 500 Series PVC-free and bisphenol-free (BPXni) internal coating for easy-open composite food cans. The company said that its new innovation could be seamlessly swapped into existing manufacturing processes with broad suitability for a wider range of metal food packs.

Global Composite Cans Market Report Scope:

Segmentation:

By Product Type:

• Linear Draw Cans
• Spiral Wound Cans
• Convolute Winding
• Others

By Material Type:

• Aluminum
• Steel
• Paperboard
• Plastic
• Others

By Diameter:

• Less Than 50mm
• 50mm-100mm
• 100mm and Above

By Closure Type:

• Easy Open Ends
• Peelable Ends
• Screw Caps
• Others

By End User:

• Consumer Goods
• Industrial Goods
• Textiles and Apparel
• Agriculture Industries
• Food & Beverage Packaging
• Personal Care
• Cosmetics
• Others

By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

The key players are adopting strategies, such as specifying its products, focusing on sustainability, e-commerce optimization, and customization and branding. Some of the companies operating in this market are Sonoco Products Company, Amcor plc, Smurfit Kappa, Mondi, Ace Paper Tube, and others.

List of Key Players in the Market:

• Sonoco Products Company
• Amcor plc
• Smurfit Kappa
• Mondi
• Ace Paper Tube
• Irwin Packaging Pty Ltd
• Kunert Gruppe
• Quality Container Company
• MACHEREY-NAGEL GmbH & Co. KG
• Pioneer Packaging Inc.
• Ardagh Group S.A.
• Ball Corporation
• Silgan Holdings Inc.
• Resonac Holdings Corporation

• In May 2024, Ball Corporation teamed up with CavinKare to introduce a groundbreaking packaging solution in India's dairy sector. It introduced the retort composite aluminium cans for milkshakes. This initiative marked a significant step in adapting to the rising demand for ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages and reflected a growing consumer preference for both convenience and sustainability.
• In April 2023, Harman Ambalaj's Composite Can Packaging offered a fully cardboard based solution that added value to Do?adan Büyülü Kutu series by its natural and unique features. This approach to the Composite Can packaging preferred a cardboard bottom and lid. This reduced the environmental footprint of the packaging by replacing metal, tin or plastic usage for the ends or the lids of the package therefore simplifying the recycling of the product with added area for visuals.

Analyst View:

Some characteristics of composite cans are its low weight, affordability, great degree of design customization, corrosion resistance, and relative environmental friendliness when compared to metal cans. These benefits contribute to the composite cans' widespread usage in a variety of products, including food, drinks, and personal hygiene products. This helps to drive the expansion of the global market for composite cans.

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