The metal packaging market - Italy (2025)

1.2 The Global Market

The global value of the metal packaging market shows steady growth from **** to ****, rising from $***.** billion to $***.** billion, an overall increase of about ** percent. Should this trend continue, the industry could maintain moderate growth, showing sustained demand for this type of packaging.

Global Metal Packaging Market Value Italy,****-****,Billions of dollars Mordor Intelligence

1.3 The European Market

the European metal packaging market shows a gradual increase from $**.** billion in **** to $**.** billion in ****, with an overall growth of about ** percent. Compared to the global market, growth in Europe is more moderate, but still follows a positive and stable trajectory.

The value of the European Metal Packaging Market Europe,****-****.Billions of dollars Mordor Intelligence

1.4 The Italian Market

Between **** and ****, the turnover of Italian companies active in the manufacture of light metal packaging increased by **.* percent, from *.** billion to *.** billion. If the trend is confirmed, the estimate for **** at *.** billion indicates further growth, albeit more moderate than in previous years.

Turnover of Enterprises active in the Manufacture of Light Metal Packaging sector (***) Italia,****-****,Miliardi Istat Company Register *estimates on historical data since ****

The categories below represent Prodcom codes, used to analyze industrial production and product distribution within the metal packaging sector. The Prodcom classification, defined by the European Union, allows products to be subdivided according to production characteristics and material used.

*) [***] Cans for canned food (***)

*) [***] Other caps, capsules and lids of common metal

*) [***] Capsules or cork covers (***)

*) [***] Common metal crown caps

*) [***] Rigid tubular aerosol cases (***)

*) [***] Aluminum drums, drums, drums (***)

*) [***] Flexible tubular canisters (***)

*) [***] Other canning and beverage boxes (***)

*) [***] Beverage cans (***)

The pie chart represents the percentage distribution of Prodcom categories related to metal packaging. The numbers * through * in the graph correspond to the categories previously listed, which are the Prodcom codes used to classify industrial products.

The percentage distribution of Prodcom related to metal packaging in Italy in ****-**** shows ...

1.5 Imports and Exports

In the section on the analysis of imports and exports of the metal packaging market, it is essential to identify the most representative customs classification code to understand the trend of international transactions. HS code ****, which includes (***), appears to be the most comprehensive and appropriate for defining this market. Its broad coverage provides the best understanding of trade in the main elements that make up the metal packaging sector, offering a clear and accurate picture of the dynamics of trade at the international level.

Between **** and ****, Italian exports of metal packaging increased from $***.** million to $***.** million, a growth of **.* percent. Imports, on the other hand, rose from $**.** million to $***.** million, registering a ** percent increase. The coverage rate dropped from *.** percent to *.** percent, indicating a faster increase in imports than exports, while maintaining a largely positive trade balance.

Import and Export of Tanks, Cisterns, Vessels and Similar Containers for Any Material (***) Italy,****-****,Million dollars UN Comtrade

In ****, Germany was the main supplier of metal packaging to Italy, with imports amounting to $**.** million, followed at a distance by China with $**.** million. Other countries, such as Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal, recorded much lower values, ranging between *.** and *.** million. Countries from which Italy ...

2.1 Demand in terms of production

The monthly industrial production index for light metal packaging manufacturing shows strong variability between **** and ****. After a stable start around **-** points in early ****, a peak is observed in May **** with ***.* points, followed by a decline at the end of the year, reaching a low of **.* points in December. In ****, production recovers, touching high values again between May and July (***), before contracting slightly again in the fall.

Monthly industrial production index - base ****=*** for the Manufacture of light metal packaging (***) Italy,****-****,thousand tons Istat

Between **** and ****, the annual industrial production index for the manufacture of light metal packaging shows substantial stability, with a slight decline in **** (***) and a low of **.* in ****. However, a recovery is expected in ****, with an estimated value of **.**, in line with previous levels. Annual industrial production index - base ****=*** for the Manufacture of light metal packaging (***) Italy,****-****,thousand tons Istat *estimate on average monthly data In ****, paper accounted for the largest share of packaging released for consumption in Italy at **.** percent, followed by plastic and bioplastics at **.** percent and wood at **.** percent. Steel and aluminum together covered just over * percent, showing a marginal role compared to traditionally more widely used materials such as paper and ...

2.2 Food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and beverages : a driver for metal packaging demand

The graph represents the production sold, expressed in billions of euros, of the products that make up the metal packaging market in Italy during the period between **** and ****. For its creation, all products that can fall into this category, identified through Prodcom codes, were taken into account and then the sum of the production sold for each of them for each year was calculated.We selected products such as canned food, beverages, cosmetics, paints and deodorants because they represent the main product categories that use metal packaging to ensure protection, preservation and practicality. the inclusion of historical data makes it possible to observe the temporal dynamics of the market, identifying growth trends, downturns, and recoveries related to economic events or changes in demand in the sectors involved.

List of Prodcom codes used:

[***] Prepared and preserved tuna, skipjack and skipjack, whole or in pieces (***). [***] Dog or cat food, packaged for retail sale. [***] Malt beer. [***] Non-alcoholic beer and with an alcohol content ≤ *.*% vol. [***] Tonic waters. [***] Non-alcoholic aperitifs. [***] Carbonated soft drinks. [***] Other non-alcoholic beverages containing no milk fats. [***] Other non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk fats (***). [***] Cola-based beverages. [***] Paints and varnishes based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, in aqueous medium. [***] Other dispersed or dissolved ...

2.3 Increasing demand for sustainable packaging

As mentioned earlier, the packaging industry is closely linked to the consumer products industry. The latter constantly monitors consumer opinion on many issues and often modifies its production processes or offerings to meet their needs.according to a survey conducted by the Nomisma Observatory, Italians' favorite material for food storage is glass, with ** percent of preferences on average, followed by paper and cardboard, with ** percent. Only * percent of respondents indicated aluminum as their preferred packaging material for food.

Which material do you prefer for food storage?

Italy, ****, in %

nomisma Packaging FMCG Observatory

In the last decade, consumers have become aware of the role of packaging in environmental pollution. Poor packaging selection has caused several environmental alterations that have affected the ecosystem of some territories. Consumers first and foremost condemn plastic, which is difficult to biodegrade and is responsible for more than ** percent of environmental pollution. Moreschini

When asked what they actively do to protect the environment, ** percent of respondents said they start by recycling properly. ** percent of respondents said they avoid or limit the purchase of plastic bottles, while ** percent said they avoid or limit the purchase of overly packaged products. The latter is a factor that many companies consider when ...

3.1 The Italian Enterprises

The analysis of Italian companies in the light metal packaging manufacturing sector shows the evolution of the number of active companies, employment trends and the distribution of their legal form. These aspects provide insight into the growth of the industry, its impact on the labor market and the prevailing organizational structure.

The number of active enterprises showed a seesaw trend between **** and ****, with a contraction in **** followed by gradual growth. Estimates for **** indicate a significant increase to *** units, representing a **.* percent increase over ****.

Firms active in the Manufacture of Light Metal Packaging sector (***) Italia,****-****,Centinaia Istat

Employment in the sector has followed a more stable dynamic. After a moderate growth between **** and ****, with an increase of *.* percent, forecasts for **** indicate a further increase, albeit small. Ocuppati in Enterprises active in the Manufacture of light metal packaging sector (***) Italia,****-****,Migliaia The distribution of legal forms shows a clear predominance of corporations, which account for **.* percent of enterprises in the sector. Partnerships and sole proprietors cover smaller shares, **.* percent and *.* percent, respectively. This structure reflects the need for significant investment and structured business management, typical of an industrial sector with high production and technological requirements. Percentage distribution of the legal form ...

3.2 The metal packaging supply chain

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Raw material suppliers: steel and aluminum are the two main raw materials for metal packaging manufacturing. Steel is obtained from iron. It is produced from iron ore and coal (***). Aluminum is obtained through two processes: the Bayer process of refining bauxite ore to obtain aluminum oxide, or the Hall-Heroult process of smelting aluminum oxide to obtain pure aluminum. Processing and coating of raw materials: Coating is used to prevent corrosion of metals. Steel, in particular, is subject to corrosion if the metal (***) oxidizes; to prevent this, materials such as paint, zinc, cadmium, aluminum, chromium, nickel, nickel-chromium, iron oxide, and silver are added to steel. Aluminum is rust-resistant and therefore does not require any coating process. Metal processing can involve several action points, including recycling scrap, increasing the concentration of the desired metal, or even extracting the metal itself. One example is the processing of steel from iron (***). In general, coating protects the surface of metal cans, prevents food spoilage, and improves the performance of the packaging material. Coatings are also used industrially on tanks and food containers, as well as on the non-food side of packaging, for example, to protect ink and improve gloss. Production of metal packaging Machines are ...

3.3 The main market players

Eviosys Packaging Italia S.r.l. Eviosys is a world leader in metal packaging manufacturing, with a significant presence in the EMEA region. Its history integrates the experience of companies such as Mivisa, CarnaudMetalbox and Crown. Based in Parma, the company offers innovative and sustainable solutions for the packaging of food, beverages and other products.

Trivium Packaging Italy S.r.l. Trivium Packaging specializes in the production of sustainable metal packaging for various sectors, including food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. With a strong global presence, the company combines innovation and sustainability to offer high-quality solutions to its customers.

Carcano AntonioS.p.A. Founded in ****, Carcano Antonio is one of the most historic Italian companies in the aluminum industry. Specializing in the production of aluminum packaging for the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, the company is recognized for its quality and innovation.

Guala Closures S.p.A. Founded in ****, Guala Closures is a world leader in the production of aluminum closures for alcoholic beverages, wine, water and soft drinks. With a presence in more than *** countries, the company is known for its innovativeness and focus on sustainability.

Ball Beverage Packaging Italia S.r.l. Part of the Ball Corporation group, the company specializes ...

3.4 Geographical distribution of supply

The geographic distribution of companies active in the light metal packaging manufacturing sector in **** shows a clear concentration in the Northwest, with ** companies, followed by the South with ** companies and the Northeast with **. The Center has only * companies, while the Islands record just *.

4.1 Overview of the offer

Below you will find an overview of the product range based on descriptions from metalpackagingeurope:

Aerosol: Comprehensive UV protection and excellent preservation characteristics that help prevent moisture and oxygen penetration. The product remains airtight thanks to the sealed lid and is highly functional and durable. Cans and bottles:canbe adopted for all beverages. They cool faster than other packaging, are lightweight and almost unbreakable. Caps and lids:ensure freshness, fit almost all bottles (***), are recyclable, etc. Cans: used to store liquids, are very durable. Cans: vitamins and nutrients are preserved until consumption, even if this occurs several years after the canning date. Cans do not use preservatives and still extend the shelf life of food. They save up to **% energy throughout the supply chain. General line: products in this range are generally impact-resistant, from small **-mL cans to ***-liter drums. It is widely considered the best packaging method. General line jars do not leak contents, do not shatter or break, and withstand extreme temperatures and pressures. Special packaging:other metal packaging for special products.

TheItalian Packaging Institute classifies products into the following categories according to their material (***).

Steel packaging :

Lightweight tinplate containers Open containers: are used to package food products (***) General ...

4.2 Market prices

The producer price index for the manufacture of light metal packaging shows a decline between November **** (***), followed by a drop to a low of ***.* in October ****. Thereafter, a slight recovery is observed, with the index rising to ***.* in November ****.

Industry producer price index - monthly data - base ****=*** for Manufacture of light metal packaging (***) Italy,****-****,base ****=*** Istat

From **** to ****, the producer price index for the manufacture of light metal packaging increased from **.** to ***.**, registering an overall increase of **.* percent. After significant growth until ****, when it peaked at ***.**, a decline is observed in ****.

Industry producer price index - annual data - base ****=*** for Manufacture of light metal packaging (***) Italy,****-****,base ****=*** Istat

Between November **** and November ****, the producer price index for aluminum manufacturing shows a seesaw trend. After a decline from ***.* to *** in early ****, there is a reversal with a peak at ***.* in August. This is followed by a slight decline to ***.* in October, before rising again to ***.* in November. Industry producer price index - monthly data - base ****=*** for Aluminum Production (***) Italy,****-****,base ****=*** Istat

From **** to ****, the producer price index for aluminum manufacturing increased from **.** to ***.**, registering an overall increase of **.* percent. The peak occurred in **** with a value ...

5.1 Regulations

Italy, as a member state of the European Union, adheres to EU regulations on packaging and packaging waste. Directive **/**/EC, adopted in **** and subsequently amended, is the main regulatory framework in this area.

Recent Regulatory Updates:

Directive (***) ****/***: This amendment to Directive **/**/EC introduces measures to prevent the generation of packaging waste and promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery, contributing to the transition to a circular economy. EUR-Lex Proposed EU Packaging Regulation (***): In November ****, the European Commission submitted a proposal to replace Directive **/**/EC with a regulation to reduce packaging waste, promote innovation and encourage more sustainable practices. Targets include a * percent reduction in packaging produced by **** compared to ****, with further reductions planned for **** and ****. ASSOGRAPH

Recycling Targets:

Ferrous Metals: By ****, at least **% of ferrous metals must be recycled. This target will increase to **% by ****. Aluminum: By ****, at least **% of aluminum must be recycled, increasing to **% by ****.

Packaging Design:

Packaging must be designed to minimize weight, volume and the use of hazardous components. In addition, they must meet criteria that facilitate their recycling and energy recovery, in accordance with applicable UNI technical standards.

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Producer Responsibilities:

Producers are required to comply with waste management criteria, ensuring that packaging placed ...

5.2 Conclusion

The global metal packaging market shows a steady growth trend, increasing from $***.** billion in **** to $***.** billion in **** (***), driven by exports and domestic demand in the food and beverage sectors.

Demand is mainly influenced by the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors, with a strong preference for sustainable packaging, also driven by growing environmental awareness. However, Italian consumers continue to prefer materials such as glass and paper over aluminum. Supply is characterized by some geographic concentration in the North, where the main companies are located. The market sees the presence of large players such as Eviosys, Trivium, Carcano and Guala Closures, but also medium-sized innovative companies.

The industry is affected by inflation, with a **.* percent price index increase between **** and ****, followed by a decline in ****. Despite this, the industry has maintained strong resilience. From a regulatory perspective, Italy follows EU directives, with ambitious recycling targets (***). In addition, environmental labeling of packaging is mandatory from ****. The market is evolving with new products and processes that are more sustainable, in line with consumer demands, and with an increase in startups and technological innovations that improve recyclability and reduce environmental impact.

Analyst's comment

The market for metal packaging, both globally and in Europe and Italy, is ...

6.1 Segmentation

Anfima

• Silfa
• Limea-Fisma
• Eurospray
• Crown Imballaggi Italia
• Tecnocap
• Trivium Packaging Italy
• Carcano Antonio
• Ball Beverage Packaging Italia
• Guala Closures