Metal Print Packaging Market

Market Overview:

The global metal print packaging market size reached USD 123.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 161.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.02% during 2025-2033. The increasing demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) food products, rising sales of personal care and cosmetic products, and the advent of digital printing technology represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Metal print packaging relies on metal materials, such as aluminum, tin, or steel, to manufacture packaging containers for various products. It is easy to use, unbreakable, and can withstand extreme pressure and temperature. It is strong, durable, corrosion resistant, and offers a barrier against bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. It provides a premium look and feel and protection against tampering, theft, and other forms of damage. It also helps in improving the brand visibility and attracting customers. At present, key players operating worldwide are offering customized solutions to meet specific product needs and requirements of different industries and gain a competitive edge.

Metal Print Packaging Market Trends:

Metal print packaging is employed in the food and beverage (F&B) industry for the packaging, preserving, and protecting of food products and drinks. This, coupled with the escalating demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) food products on account of hectic lifestyles and the expanding purchasing power of individuals, represents one of the key factors propelling the market growth around the world. Moreover, the rising consumption of beverages like beer, energy drinks, fruit juices, and soda is bolstering the growth of the market. In addition, the growing use of metal print packaging in the pharmaceutical industry for the packaging of medicines, medical products, and other supplies to protect and preserve the potency and effectiveness of medications is influencing the market positively. Apart from this, there is an increase in the utilization of metal print packaging in various personal care and cosmetic products to protect them from light, air, and moisture. This, coupled with the rising sales of personal care and cosmetic products on account of the growing focus of people on their physical appearance, is creating a positive outlook for the market. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of metal print packaging in the healthcare industry to protect and transport medical devices, including surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, and implantable devices, is strengthening the growth of the market. Besides this, the advent of digital printing technology that allows high quality and detailed graphics to be printed onto metal print packaging to enhance its appearance and durability is favoring the growth of the market.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global metal print packaging market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, raw material, printing process, and end user.

Type Insights:

• Cans
• Caps and Closure
• Barrels and Drums
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the metal print packaging market based on the type. This includes cans, caps and closure, and barrels and drums. According to the report, cans represented the largest segment.

Raw Material Insights:

• Steel
• Aluminum
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the metal print packaging market based on the raw material has also been provided in the report. This includes steel and aluminum. According to the report, steel accounted for the largest market share.

Printing Process Insights:

• Offset Lithography
• Gravure
• Flexography
• Digital
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the metal print packaging market based on the printing process. This includes offset lithography, gravure, flexography, digital, and others. According to the report, offset lithography represented the largest segment.

End User Insights:

• Beverage
• Food
• Health Care
• Personal Care
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the metal print packaging market based on the end user has also been provided in the report. This includes beverage, food, health care, personal care, and others. According to the report, food accounted for the largest market share.

Regional Insights:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific was the largest market for metal print packaging. Some of the factors driving the Asia Pacific metal print packaging market included inflating income levels, increasing demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) food products, rising consumption of beverages, etc.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global metal print packaging market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, 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. Some of the companies covered include Ball Corporation, CCL Container Inc. (CCL Industries Inc.), Crown Holdings Inc., Envases Metalúrgicos De Álava S.A., hubergroup Deutschland GmbH, Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint GmbH, Tonejet Limited (TTP Group plc), etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global metal print packaging market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global metal print packaging market?
• What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global metal print packaging market?
• What are the key regional markets?
• Which countries represent the most attractive metal print packaging market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
• Which is the most attractive type in the metal print packaging market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the raw material?
• Which is the most attractive raw material in the metal print packaging market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on printing process?
• Which is the most attractive printing process in the metal print packaging market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on end user?
• Which is the most attractive end user in the metal print packaging market?
• What is the competitive structure of the global metal print packaging market?
• Who are the key players/companies in the global metal print packaging market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the metal print packaging market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global metal print packaging market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• 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 metal print packaging 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.