Australia Aluminium Cans Market

Australia Aluminium Cans Market Overview:

The Australia aluminium cans market size reached USD XX Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD XX Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of XX% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by the rising ready- to- drink (RTD) beverage demand, surging functional drink innovations, lightweighting advancements, government support in recycling, branding through custom can designs, plastic packaging restrictions, and growing domestic production are some of the factors supporting the market growth.

Australia Aluminium Cans Market Trends:

Rising Preference for Recyclable and Sustainable Packaging

Sustainability is one of the key drivers of the Australian aluminium cans market growth. As consumers become more aware of the environment, especially plastic pollution and landfill space constraints, demand for sustainable packaging solutions has risen dramatically. Aluminium cans, being 100% recyclable without any loss of quality, have become a top pick among green consumers and companies. Compared to cartons or multi-layered plastic, recycling aluminium is financially feasible and widely supported by Australian infrastructure, hence more achievable for circular economy strategies. Additionally, key beverage companies and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are transitioning to aluminium to meet corporate sustainability goals and respond to consumers' demand. This shift is also fueled by regulatory support and consumer pressure to reduce carbon footprint. The perception of aluminium cans as a premium, green option is also improving product positioning in channel retail, influencing the market growth for beverage segments such as soft drinks, energy drinks, and craft beverages.

Expansion of Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Beverage Segment

The rapid growth of the RTD beverage segment in Australia is generating strong demand for aluminium cans. Flavored alcoholic beverages, hard seltzers, canned cocktails, cold brew coffee, and functional beverages are popular with younger generations due to their convenience and portability. Aluminium cans have ideal characteristics for this segment, such as lightweight, fast-chill, and compatibility to accommodate on-the-go consumption behavior, which is further boosting the Australia aluminium cans market share. RTD alcoholic drinks, on the other hand, are witnessing massive popularity post-pandemic, driven by changing social behaviors and single-serve portion needs. Consumers are embracing can packaging with a premium appearance to resonate with health-conscious millennials and Gen Z, that favor portion-controlled lower-strength drinks with clean labeling. The very high visual attractiveness and printability of cans also facilitate branding differentiation in dense shelf space. With the RTD segment becoming increasingly diversified, aluminium cans are becoming the norm packaging option, enabling scalability for established brands as well as new entrants in the lifestyle or niche beverage segments.

Increasing Demand for Health-Conscious and Functional Beverages

Australia’s beverage market is undergoing a clear shift towards health and wellness, with consumers seeking drinks that support hydration, immunity, and nutrition without high sugar or artificial additives. This trend is fueling demand for functional beverages, vitamin-enhanced waters, natural energy drinks, and plant-based alternatives, all of which are increasingly being packaged in aluminium cans. For instance, in 2025, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks launched the 'Refreshingly Light' range, featuring low-sugar flavors like Raspberry & Pomegranate, Lemon & Watermelon, and Apple & Lychee. The range is available in Australia, New Zealand, and select international markets, including South Korea and Europe. In line with this, manufacturers are opting for cans to meet consumer expectations for freshness and safety, as aluminium offers superior barrier properties against light and oxygen compared to polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This extends shelf life and preserves the integrity of active ingredients. Additionally, cans provide a modern, minimalistic aesthetic that aligns with the branding strategies of wellness-focused products, which is providing a positive Australia aluminium cans market outlook.

Australia Aluminium Cans Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on application.

Application Insights:

• Beverages
• Food
• Others 

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes beverages, food and others.

Regional Insights:

• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Australia Aluminium Cans Market News:

• In 2025, Orora announced a major investment of approximately USD 86 million (equivalent to AUD 130 million) to expand its Rocklea facility in Queensland. The project is set to boost the plant’s production capacity by over 30%, with a primary focus on manufacturing 375ml classic-sized aluminium cans. The new production line will incorporate advanced decoration technologies, upgraded quality control systems, and capabilities for producing lightweight can bodies.
• In 2025, Visy launched a new aluminium beverage can containing an average of 83% recycled content, setting a new benchmark for sustainable packaging in Australia. Developed under the 18-month "Re-In-Can-Ation" pilot project, this initiative was a collaboration with Lion, Stone & Wood, Novelis, and Rio Tinto. The cans are manufactured at Visy's Yatala facility in Queensland and are estimated to deliver a 59% reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional cans.

Australia Aluminium Cans Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia aluminium cans market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia aluminium cans market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the Australia aluminium cans market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia aluminium cans market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia aluminium cans market?
• What is the structure of the Australia aluminium cans market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia aluminium cans market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Australia aluminium cans market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia aluminium cans market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Australia aluminium cans industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.