the metal packaging market | Spain

1.1 Definition and scope of study

Metal packaging includes packaging made of steel and at aluminium such as cans, which preserve food, hygiene products, beverages, etc.

The market for metal packaging is divided between several players: the producers of minerals and petrochemicals (bauxite, soda, carbon), the suppliers (steel, aluminum), packaging producers and end-users (industry, trade, transport-storage). In this study, we cover the last three categories.

The global metal packaging industry is burgeoning in terms of size and sales thanks to the attractive features of durability, format, preservation and metal recycling. Nevertheless, metal packaging accounts for a relatively small share of total packaging (12.2%), which implies that this material has great potential for development . [ all4pack This development will most likely come from developing countries and Asia, where the I nde The aim of this project, for example, is to increase the use of aluminium cans from 5% to 25% in 2030 .

In Spain, the market is dynamic and the turnover of light metal packaging manufacturers has increased by 25% since 2013 . Although this packaging represents only a minority share of total packaging, it has significant development potential, and their high recycling rate could be a major asset in the years to come

However, the market is facing some major issues with the uncertainty surrounding the price of raw materials and the increasing concentration of players with groups such as Crown Holdings or Ball Corporation, which capture a significant portion of the sector's revenues.