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Food cans (except beverage cans) are rigid containers specifically designed for packaging and preserving a wide range of food products, excluding liquids meant for drinking. These cans are typically made from aluminum or tin-plated steel and are used to store items such as meat, poultry, seafood, fruits, vegetables, pet food, sauces, baked goods and ready-to-eat meals.
The food cans (except beverage cans) market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of food cans (except beverage cans) used for storing and preserving various non-beverage food products such as fruits, vegetables, meat pet food and others.
The global food cans (except beverage cans) market was valued at $19,004.53 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 6.00%.
Growing Awareness About Food Safety
During the historic period, the food cans (except beverage cans) market was mainly driven by the growing awareness about food safety. Cans offer a sealed, tamper-resistant environment that protects food from exposure to pathogens, light, oxygen, and moisture, factors that can lead to spoilage or health hazards. This is particularly crucial in the context of rising foodborne illness concerns and stricter food safety regulations worldwide. Moreover, metal cans undergo rigorous sterilization processes during production, ensuring long shelf life and minimizing the risk of bacterial growth. For instance, in June 2024, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the regulatory body responsible for ensuring food safety and setting food standards in India, released The State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2023-24 that provides a quantitative assessment of food safety performance across Indian states and union territories. Kerala secured the top position with a score of 73.75 out of 100, followed by Tamil Nadu with 67 and Jammu and Kashmir with 64.25. The index evaluates key parameters including regulatory compliance, food testing infrastructure, capacity building, and consumer empowerment, promoting improved food safety standards through transparent and data-driven evaluations. Therefore, the food cans (except beverage cans) market was mainly driven by the growing awareness about food safety.
Development Of Specialized Tinplate Cans To Meet Product-Specific Packaging Needs
Major companies in the food cans (except beverage cans) market are focusing on the development of specialized tinplate cans designed to meet the unique requirements of specific food products, such as edible oils. These innovations focus on improving sealing performance, product preservation, and user convenience, while also offering customizable formats that cater to diverse market demands. For instance, in June 2025, Shandong Juwei Can Co, a China-based company specializing in the production of metal tin cans, launched a new line of tinplate cans tailored for edible oil packaging, designed to address the typical challenges associated with conventional packaging for such products. These cans feature improved sealing, customizable sizes, and enhanced oil preservation, offering a safer and more convenient solution for both producers and consumers. By utilizing advanced production technology and years of expertise, the company aims to deliver packaging that combines durability, visual appeal, and functionality to meet the evolving needs of both domestic and global markets.
The global food cans (except beverage cans) market is fragmented, with large number of small players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 7.84% of the total market in 2023.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider food cans (except beverage cans) market; and compares it with other markets.