欧州アルミ缶市場：規模、シェア、展望（2026年～2034年）

Trends and demand in the European aluminum can industry in 2026

The European aluminum can market is steadily expanding, driven by a growing preference for sustainable and infinitely recyclable packaging, increasing canned beverage consumption across Europe, and product innovation in easy-to-open and resealable can formats. Germany, with its large beverage manufacturing base and robust recycling infrastructure, is projected to lead the European aluminum can market by 2025, holding a 24.8% share. By application segment, beverages account for the largest share at 82.6%, reflecting the sustained demand for canned carbonated drinks, beer, and energy drinks across the region. The market is supported by three structural factors: a growing preference for sustainability, increasing canned beverage consumption, and continuous packaging innovation. Each of these factors independently drives category growth, maintaining a steady CAGR expansion until 2034 despite fluctuations in primary aluminum prices. Manufacturers are simultaneously investing in premium branding features and lightweight can designs to enhance product appeal, poised to continue innovation-driven growth in the European aluminum can sector.

European Aluminum Can Market Report 2026

Market size in 2025: 113.8 billion units

Market forecast for 2034: 155.9 billion units

Latest news and trends in the European aluminum can market

January 2026: Regulations for England and Northern Ireland regarding the UK's Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) come into effect, with the scheme scheduled to launch in October 2027. The scheme covers PET plastic bottles, aluminum cans, steel cans, and glass bottles, aiming to improve recycling rates and promote a circular economy.

February 2026: The Welsh government submitted the "Beverage Container Deposit Refund Scheme (Wales) Rule 2026," confirming that the Welsh scheme would include glass bottles from day one, in addition to PET plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and steel cans. The UK government agreed to an exemption from the UK Internal Market Act to enable this expanded scope.

May 2026: Alupro, an aluminum packaging recycling organization, released a new manifesto outlining five key policy demands for achieving a circular and sustainable aluminum packaging supply chain. The manifesto argues that the UK's deposit refund scheme should prioritize a "can-to-can" recycling loop to ensure the scheme's funding, secure long-term environmental outcomes, and protect high-wage manufacturing jobs.

June 2026: Canovation and CAMPACK announced a collaboration to advance pilot production and commercialization of CanReseal, a patented all-aluminum resealable can lid technology, to meet growing consumer needs for convenience and reduced product leakage.

July 2026: The UK government will publish Value Added Tax (VAT) provisions for the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), introducing new accounting rules for scheme administrators to account for VAT on non-refundable deposits. This measure will simplify VAT accounting for businesses selling beverages covered by the Deposit Scheme.

July 2026: Crown Holdings announced its second-quarter net sales reached US$3.67 billion, supported by a 5% increase in global canned beverage sales. Global canned beverage sales increased by 5% in the second quarter of 2026, and by 7% in Europe.

September 2026: The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation sets out requirements for the entire lifecycle of packaging, from design and construction to reuse, recycling and waste prevention, and will come into general application on August 12, 2026. The regulation aims to make all packaging on the EU market economically recyclable and to increase the use of recycled materials by 2030.

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Segmentation of the European aluminum can market

This market report focuses on the segments that hold the largest market share in the European aluminum can market and provides a comprehensive analysis of each segment. It includes forecasts from 2026 to 2034 and historical data from 2020 to 2025.

How to apply:

• Beverages (82.6% market share by 2025)

• Food products (11.4% market share as of 2025)

• Other (6.0% share as of 2025)

By country:

• Germany (24.8% market share as of 2025)

• United Kingdom (19.6% share as of 2025)

• France (15.8% market share as of 2025)

• Italy (12.4% market share as of 2025)

• Spain (10.2% market share as of 2025)

• Other (17.2% share as of 2025)

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Regional study:

Germany's market share (24.8% by 2025) reflects the country's large beverage manufacturing base, robust recycling infrastructure, and supportive circular economy policy environment. The UK is the second largest aluminum can market by region at 19.6% (by 2025), supported by strong retail demand for canned beverages and the growing adoption of sustainable packaging. France (15.8%) is benefiting from increasing demand for premium beverage packaging and supportive recycling policies, while Italy (12.4%) and Spain (10.2%) are growing due to increased consumption of canned beverages and expanding can manufacturing capacity.

Competitive environment

This report provides a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, including market structure, key player positioning, success strategies, a competitive dashboard, and company valuation quadrants. Furthermore, it includes detailed company profiles of all major players operating in the European aluminum can industry.

Main players:

• Ball Corporation

• Crown Holdings

• High Holdings SA

• Camppack SA

• Trivium Packaging

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