Rigid Packaging

Cans: Market Size, Growth & Forecast to 2030

The Cans market is valued at about $58 billion (2026) and is projected to grow at a 4.6% CAGR through 2030. The largest cost driver is Aluminum and steel raw materials (60% of spend). Asia Pacific leads demand at 38%.

Market size
$58.0 bn (2026)
CAGR to 2030
+4.6%
Buyer power
Favours buyers
Tracked suppliers
150
Projected market growth (index, 2026 = 100)
Base year 2026
Official data · Claight projectionForecast
Market size index, 2026 = 100, at the 4.6% CAGR.
Forecast
2026
2027
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2026 base: 1002031 est: 125

Cost structure

Aluminum and steel raw materials
60%
Energy and manufacturing utilities
15%
Labor and plant operations
12%
Logistics and inbound outbound freight
8%
Coatings and secondary packaging materials
5%

Regional demand split

Asia Pacific demand
38%
North America demand
28%
Europe demand
22%
Latin America demand
8%
Rest of world demand
4%

Key suppliers

Ball CorporationCrown Holdings, Inc.Ardagh Group S.A.Canpack S.A.Ceylon Beverage Can (Pvt) Ltd.Silgan Holdings Inc.Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.CPMC Holdings Limited
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Claight market analysis of proprietary and public data. Full report: /category-intelligence/cans