Global Metal Print Packaging Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Metal Print Packaging Market Analysis

The Global Metal Print Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 112.98 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 145.34 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.17% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The global metal print packaging market is on an upward trajectory driven by factors such as customization and premiumization, the growing adoption of metal packaging, and a heightened focus on recycling and reusable materials. Moreover, advancements in printing technologies are providing market vendors with expanded opportunities.
• The rising demand for visually appealing and personalized canned foods and beverages is poised to further propel the growth of the metal print packaging market during the forecast period. Innovations in printing inks, particularly those tailored for metal packaging, are fueling market demand. The increasing digitization of printing facilities has significantly heightened the appetite for metal print packaging.
• Metal packaging's inherent convenience in decoration enables a diverse range of effects and finishes, catering to specific markets or occasions. To expedite product entry, vendors are increasingly adopting state-of-the-art metal printing technologies. This shift is enhancing vendors' in-house production capabilities, enabling them to adeptly manage scheduling challenges and ensure timely market readiness of their metal-packaged products.
• Leading beverage manufacturers are gravitating toward customized packaging to boost shelf visibility and captivate consumers, underscoring the critical importance of metal print packaging. Pioneering this trend, Coca-Cola rolled out several campaigns centered on digitally inkjet-printed metal cans. According to Ball Corp., a prominent aluminum packaging manufacturer, the demand for aluminum cans is expected to rise owing to brands' growing apprehensions about plastic packaging and their pursuit of alternatives.
• The market faces formidable challenges. Rising prices from metal suppliers are compelling ink producers to adjust their pricing strategies. While many ink manufacturers are attempting to absorb these escalating costs, many have resorted to price hikes and surcharges.

Metal Print Packaging Industry Segmentation

The report tracks the adoption of different printing processes used for metal printing, such as offset lithography, gravure, flexography, digital, and other printing technologies. Metallic printed packaging relies on materials such as aluminum, tin, or steel to make packaging containers for various products. It is easy to use and unbreakable and can withstand extreme pressures and temperatures.

The metal print packaging market is segmented by printing process (offset lithography, gravure, flexography, digital, and other printing technologies) and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The report offers market sizes and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.