Metal Closures Market Size - By Material, By Type, By End Use, and By Distribution Channel - Global Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Metal Closures Market Share

The global metal closures market was valued at USD 25.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 20234, attributed to rising demand for packaged food & beverages coupled with the increasing alcoholic beverage consumption.

The tariffs imposed under Trump on imported aluminum and steel had a major consequence on the metal closures market by boosting the costs of raw material. With metal closures heavily depending on aluminum and steel for production, manufacturers in the United States faced price increases of up to 25%, which narrowed their profit margins. This, in turn, forced some manufacturers to offload costs to consumers. Domestic Import reliant businesses bore the brunt of the impact, while domestic metal producers enjoyed a temporary increase in pricing power. The tariffs also incentivized disruption of global supply chains and alternative sourcing, leading to increased automation investments. As a whole, the metal closures industry withstood the cost adds pressures and increased volatility caused by the tariffs.
 

The rising demand for packaged food & beverages serves as a primary factor behind the growth of the metal closures market. Packaged foods such as canned vegetables, sauces, soups, and beverages such as carbonated drinks, bottled juice, & energy drinks, require airtight sealing to ensure extended shelf life, preservation of freshness and taste, and prevent spoilage from oxygen, where metal closure such as  twist-off caps, crown caps, and aluminium seals, are gaining rapid popularity due to their superior hermetic sealing compared to plastic alternatives. Also, several food and beverage undergo hot filling (such as sauces, jams) and cold storage (such as dairy, juices), which further pushes the demand for metal closure, as they can withstand extreme thermal stress.
 

Additionally, The surge in demand for premium packaging appeal in food and beverage industry is pushing manufacturers to adopt metal closure as it conveys high quality and authenticity for niche and luxury items such as craft beer, organic food, and speciality condiments. For instance, the revenue generated by the global food and beverage market was valued at USD 2.0 billion in 2022, and is anticipated to surpass USD 4.3 billion in 2029, with a CAGR of 8.8%, as stated by Statista.
 

Metal closure manufacturers should develop thermally resistant, hermetic sealing solutions for hot-filled and cold-stored products, while expanding premium, visually appealing closures to cater to rising demand in high-end food and beverage segments like craft drinks and organic foods.
 

The increasing alcoholic beverage consumption is another major growth driver for the growth of metal closures market. Alcoholic beverages such as wine, spirits, beers, and hard seltzer are increasingly incorporating metal closure to ensure long term preservation, secure sealing, and resistance to alcohol corrosion, due to their superior barrier properties and airtight seals.
 

Moreover, the rise of premium and craft alcoholic beverages such as artisanal gin, premium whiskey, and organic wine is further propelling the demand for high quality packaging and decorative metal closure, that enhances the product image and shelf appeal. Furthermore, the shift from cork to screw caps in wine industry due to its consistent & reliable, ease of opening & resealing, and cost effective packaging in major wine market such as Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the U.S., further contributes to the growth of metal closure market in the region.
 

Metal closure manufacturers should focus on corrosion-resistant, airtight closures tailored for alcoholic beverages, while expanding decorative, premium designs to cater to the growing demand for craft and high-end drinks and the shift toward screw caps in wine packaging.
 

Metal Closures Market Trends

• The increasing adoption of recyclable and eco friendly coatings into metal closure to improve environmental profile of these closure is a significant trend in the market. The innovation includes water-based, solvent-free, and bio-based coatings, which are gaining rapid traction among manufacturers to ensure enhanced product safety and corrosion resistance. This trend is further supported by the implementation of stringent environmental regulations coupled with growing consumer awareness, especially in food and beverage packaging industries.
   
• The advancement in technology has led to rapid deployment of direct digital printing technology on metal closures, which enables printing intricate graphics, QR codes, and several branding elements without relying on secondary labels. This innovation ensures enhanced branding opportunities, improved traceability, and minimized material usage, which further reduce waste and speeds up the recycling process.
   
• Another significant trend in the metal closure market is the increasing consumption of lightweight aluminium closure due to their enhanced sustainability, cost effectiveness, and superior barrier properties. These materials offer thin and high strength aluminium caps, which further assists in reducing material usage and overall product weight. This trend is particularly evident in food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries and ensure durable, tamper proof, and compatibility with various other packaging formats.
   

Metal Closures Market Analysis

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Based on the material, the market is segmented into aluminium, steel, tin, and others.
 

• The aluminium segment was worth over USD 10.4 billion in 2024. Aluminium materials offer lightweight combined with durability, which reduces shipping costs and offers enhanced convenience for consumer, particularly in bottled beverages and cosmetics. Also, these materials are suitable for acidic food and beverage products such as carbonated drinks, and fruits juices, that require corrosion protection. The growing emphasis towards recyclability and circular economy coupled with increasing corporate sustainability goals is further propelling the growth of aluminium materials.
   
• The tin segment is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 5.5% during 2025 to 2034. Tinplate offers enhanced oxygen and moisture barrier property and are widely used for vacuum sealed products such as baby food, jams, sauces, and ready meals. The increasing focus towards food safety and inertness is fuelling the adoption of tin plated steel, due to their non-reactive surface, which makes them ideal for chemically sensitive food products and pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, the rapid urbanization and busy lifestyle of consumer further pushes the demand for convenient food products, where tin materials are gaining rapid adoption due to their compatibility with heating process while ensuring extended shelf life of product.

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Based on the type, the metal closures market is categorized into crown, can-ends, screw, twist, and others.
 

• The can-ends segment crossed USD 8.4 billion in 2024. The rapid expansion of food and beverage along with the surge in demand for canned foods & beverages such as soups, vegetables, pet foods, soft drinks and beers is a propelling the growth of can-ends as a sealing component. Also, these can-ends offers hermetic sealing, which is essential for preserving product for longer duration, especially in military suppliers and exports. Moreover, the innovation in closure such as pull tab can-ends is further gaining rapid adoption in ready to eat meals and beverages due to their superior user convenience.
   
• The twist segment is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 7.8% during 2025 to 2034. This closure has a strong presence in food segment such as sauce, jams, pickles, and spreads due to its reusability and resealability features. The growing preference among consumer for convenience and realisability is fuelling the growth of twist type closure in multi-use food products and household condiments. Furthermore, the vacuum sealing ability of this twist closure further propels the demand for these in premium, gourmet, home use, and retail packaged foods while ensuring both function and aesthetic appeal.
   

Based on the End use, the metal closures market is bifurcated into food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, personal care & cosmetics, and others.
 

• The food & beverage sector reached USD 8.4 billion in 2024. The surge in packaged food consumption, rapid urbanization, and busy lifestyle of consumer are the major growth driver for this segment, which require reliable and airtight metal closures. Also, several processed and shelf stable products require oxygen and moisture barrier property, where metal closures are used for maintaining food freshness and spoilage prevention. Moreover, the increasing demand for carbonated and alcoholic beverages such as beer, soda, and sparkling wine rely on crown caps and aluminium ROPP closure, which further contribute to growth of this segment.
   
• The pharmaceuticals sector is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. The surge in demand for tamper evident and child resistant packaging, which ensure product integrity and patient safety is fuelling the adoption of metal closure with safety seals and tamper bands. Also, several drugs require protection from light, oxygen, and moisture, where metal caps with liners are gaining rapid adoption to ensure drug safety and shelf life. Furthermore, the rise in liquid formulations and syrups is further spurring the demand for metal closures such as metal screws and crimp seals due to their secure sealing capabilities.
   

Based on the distribution channel, the metal closures market is divided into direct sales, distributor/wholesalers, retailers, and e-commerce.
 

• The distributors/wholesalers segment was the largest market and accounted for USD 9.8 billion in 2024. The growth in this segment is driven by the increasing demand from manufactures, which require large quantity of metal closures to serve various brands while ensuring consistent supply chains. Moreover, the established B2B network among regional food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and packaging firms drives steady demand of metal closure through this channel. Furthermore, several distributors offer custom order and lower minimum quantity order quantity to mid-sized enterprises and niche producers, which supports the growth of this segment.
   
• The e-commerce sector is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 7.3% through 2034. Several small and medium business, particularly in craft beverages, organic foods, and personal care sector is increasingly purchasing closure online due to low barrier to entry, wide product range, and comparison. Additionally, e-commerce offers on-demand availability and just in time purchasing, which is highly preferred by startups and custom packaging companies with fluctuating production cycle. Several manufacturers and resellers such as Alibaba, Amazon Business, and industry specific portals reaches to consumers in unserved and international regains, which further contribute to growth of this segment.

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• The U.S. dominated the metal closures market, accounting for USD 8 billion in the year 2024. The strong pharmaceutical manufacturing base along with the implementation of strong FDA regulations is pushing the adoption of metal closure with tamper evident and child resistant features for OTC and prescription drug packaging. Also, the increasing demand for premium sauces, jams, and organic foods is another major growth driver fuelling the growth of twist and vacuum seal closure. Additionally, the U.S. is one of the largest consumers for alcoholic beverages such as wine, craft beer, and spirits, that pushes the demand for metal closure such as aluminium ROPP and crown caps, further contributing to the market expansion. For instance, the revenue generated by the U.S. alcoholic market was valued at USD 318.2 billion in the year 2025, as stated by Statista.  
   
• The Germany metal closure market accounted for USD 1.5 billion in 2024. The implementation of strict packaging waste regulations (Green dot system) and German packaging act in the region is encouraging manufacturers to adopt recyclable metal closures, particularly with aluminium and steel. Also, Germany is home to several major beer and sparking water producers, which drives consistent demand for crown and screw closures. Additionally, the surge in demand for local, organic, and artisan food products further fuels the demand for twist off metal closures, all of which supports market growth in the region.
   
• The metal closure market in China is projected to hit USD 6.2 billion by 2034. The rapid expansion of food and beverage manufacturing industry in China is a major growth driver for market growth, which heavily rely on can-ends and screw caps for packaging of canned foods and bottled drinks. The Chinese government push for packaging standardization is further encouraging manufacturers to adopt tamper proof closure, particularly in baby food and beverage industry. Furthermore, the growing popularity of alcoholic beverage such as baijiu, beer, and imported wines in China is further increasing the consumption of metal closures such as metal caps and crown caps.
   
• The Japan metal closure market exceeded USD 1.2 billion in 2024, driven by the emphasis towards high standard for food safety and packaging aesthetics, which pushes the demand for precision engineered closures for canned seafood, beverages, and sauces, while ensuring enhanced sealing and presentation. Moreover, the aging population and growing pharmaceutical sector further propels the adoption of safe and compliant closure in healthcare and nutraceutical sectors. Furthermore, the robust convenient food sector of Japan is further driving rapid adoption of twist off and can-ends closure for bento boxes and canned foods.
   
• The India metal closure market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 8.4% during 2025 to 2034. The increasing consumption and export of packaged food and beverage products in India is pushing the demand for metal closures such as twist caps, crown caps, and can-ends. Additionally, the dominance of India in generic drug production further supports the growth of metal closure usage in syrups and sterile formulations. Moreover, the increasing alcoholic beverage demand along with rising disposable income is propelling the growth of metal closure such as crown and screw caps for beer and spirit packaging.
   

Metal Closures Market Share

The metal closure industry is highly competitive and fragmented with the presence of established global players as well as local players and startups. The top 3 companies in the market are Crown Holdings Inc., Silgan Holdings Inc., and Guala Closures Group, collectively accounting for a share of over 12.8%. Leading companies in the market are investing in the next-generation metal closures solutions which prioritizes recyclability, lightweighting, premium branding, and advanced sealing technologies.
 

The innovation in the market such as smart closure with QR codes and NFC chips, high barrier closure, and bio based & BPA-NI (Bisphenol A - Non Intent) lining technologies, are gaining rapid popularity among manufacturers due to their ability to ensure enhanced brand engagement, superior food safety, and compliance with regulations.
 

Additionally, the rapidly evolving demand for health-conscious, convenient, and traceable packaging is further boosting the growth of metal closures across several end use industries such as pharmaceuticals, beverages, and organic foods. Furthermore, the market is witnessing is growing demand for tamper evident and child resistant closure for over the counter drugs and baby food packaging. The growth of e-commerce, D2C local food brands, and rapid expansion of craft beverage sector further pushes the demand for custom designed and short run metal closure, which ensures aesthetic value alongside functionality.
 

Metal Closures Market Company

The metal closures industry features several prominent players, including:

• Amcor
• AptarGroup
• Berry Global
• CL Smith
• Closure Systems International
• Crown Holdings
• Finn-Korkki
• Guala Closures
• MJS Packaging
• Metal Closures
• Nippon Closures
• O. Berk
• Pelliconi
• Silgan Holdings
• Sonoco Products
• Tecnocap
   

Crown Holdings Inc. stands as a global frontrunner in metal packaging, especially in pioneering metal closures for food and beverages. The company's specific curve of advantage comes from its sophisticated closure designs which offer unparalleled protection as well as tamper-evidence and shelf life enhancement to both contemporary and traditional packaging options. Crown relies on its robust international presence and focus on sustainable practices to remain competitive.
 

Silgan Holdings Inc. is a significant player in sustainable rigid packaging solutions, specializing in dispensing and specialty closures, metal and custom containers. Its unique strength is its wide-ranging portfolio and long-lasting partnerships with top consumer brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, Nestlé, and Proctor and Gamble. Silgan’s competitive edge stems from its extensive manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and from being the only supplier of tailored closure innovations for food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care products industries.
 

Metal Closures Market News

• In August 2024, Guala Closures, part of Special Packaging Solutions Investments (SPSI), acquired Astir Vitogiannis, a crown caps manufacturing through its subsidiary, Coleus Packaging. This strategic merger brings together complementary strengths, Guala’s expertise in aluminum closures and Astir’s stronghold in crown caps for beverages, creating a more comprehensive offering for the industry.
   
• In September 2023, Eviosys launched their latest shallow metal overcap named Horizon at London Packaging Week as an ultra-lightweight solution for tins. The new metal lid stands as an industry-leading solution which provides the dry food sector with endless recyclability for complete cans while plastic has traditionally dominated this market. Through their ongoing innovations Eviosys helps brands achieve sustainability in their future operations.
   

The metal closures market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (Billion Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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By Material

• Aluminum
• Steel
• Tin
• Others

By Type

• Crown
• Can-ends
• Screw
• Twist
• Others

By End Use

• Food & beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Consumer goods
• Personal care & cosmetics
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Direct sales
• Distributors / wholesalers
• Retailer
• E-commerce

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America 
  • U.S.
  • Canada 
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Netherlands 
• Asia Pacific 
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina 
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE