Market Trends of Metal Caps & Closures Industry
Pharmaceutical Application Offers Potential Growth
- Metal caps and closures are predominantly used in the pharmaceutical sector as they are sterile and are generally composed of layered material. Metals caps made of steel and aluminum are mostly used in the sector. Besides, aluminum can be highly customizable: natural or colored, plain or embossed. Thus, pharmaceutical packaging can be supplied according to the consumers' needs.
- The rapidly growing pharmaceutical sales and production and the regulatory changes further favor child-resistant, value-added, and senior-friendly closures, which are anticipated to drive the market in the foreseen period. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that one-third of all medicines sold worldwide are illegitimate. The increasing risks from falsified drugs are creating the need for efficient anti-counterfeiting solutions, boosting the adoption of anti-counterfeiting closures.
- The adaptation of aluminum closures in the pharmaceutical industry is on the rise, as its rubber counterparts tend to contaminate the drugs. The contamination is attributable to elastomeric container closure components. Possible contaminants include microorganisms, endotoxins, and chemicals. In the fiscal year 2022, 912 drug recalls were generated by 166 manufacturing sites, marking the highest number of recalls in the past five years.
- The data indicates that the largest defect group for these recalls remains current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) deviations, as reported in previous years by CDER. The majority of the products were recalled due to issues with temperature control and storage in warehouses. The report highlights the fact that these conditions can cause degradation of the product, leading to a negative impact on its shelf-life, safety, or effectiveness.
- Further, the demand for metal caps and closures may witness a few challenges in the syrup bottle sector owing to the regulations prevailing in their usage. Herbal medicinal products (HMP) have recently gained importance and are extensively used to prevent and treat various ailments.
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Asia-Pacific to Witness the Fastest Growth
- Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth because of the presence of two highly populated countries, i.e., China and India. In these two countries, the increase in disposable income will supplement the growth of the metal caps and closures market.
- The Indian beverage sector, consisting of alcohol, is one of the most diverse sectors. The industry is highly influenced by the country's vast geography associated with the weather. With it comes the imperative of packaging function to contain beverages, enabling transportation, and protecting beverages against mechanical stress and material loss. According to a study performed by Banco do Nordeste, alcohol consumption in India was 4.86 billion liters in 2020. The consumption is expected to reach 6.21 billion liters in 2024.
- China's spirits market is expanding continuously, leading to a high demand for packaging solutions. Such turnover represents an enormous opportunity for domestic producers in Chinese beverage packaging. Foreign investors have recognized the huge potential of such a market segment. Moreover, the growing import value of alcoholic drinks from China has boosted the market for caps and closures for beverages. Recent data published in October 2022 showed that China exported nearly USD 3 million of wine and liquor to North Korea from July to September, according to Chinese customs data.
- The trend for sustainable beverage packaging is accelerating in Southeast Asia, buoyed by greater consumer awareness of sustainability and increased focus by various stakeholders, with governments incentivizing a shift towards a circular economy and manufacturers focusing on recycling, packaging reduction, and the adoption of more sustainable packaging alternatives. Some manufacturers are opting to replace plastics with more sustainable materials.
- The vast rise in the demand for packaged foods and beverages and the critical role played by caps and closures in keeping packaged consumables fresh for extended periods are likely to boost the market in these regions.
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