Abstract
Chinese demand for metal cans to rise 6.2% annually through 2011
Chinese demand for metal cans is projected to post annual gains of 6.2 percent
to reach 26.8 billion units in 2011, valued at nearly ¥22 billion. Value gains
will be aided by price increases while overall unit demand increases at a
slower pace. Advances will be stimulated by an expanding population base,
rising disposable personal income levels, smaller household sizes, consumer
demand for more conveniently prepared foods, and the trend toward value-added
packaging, accentuated by high impact graphics and increased barrier
properties. Still, gains will be constrained by intense competition from
alternative packaging materials like glass and plastics.
Steel and bi-metal cans to outpace aluminum types
Steel and bi-metal cans will continue to represent the largest segment of the
metal can market and expand market share at the expense of aluminum cans,
accounting for more than 49 percent of metal can demand in China in 2011.
Advances will be fueld by robust prospects for metal cans used for
nonalcoholic beverages packaging, based on an expanding customer base and
growing popularity of beverages. Opportunities will also result from the
ongoing proliferation of steel beer cans. Steel cans will face increasing
competition from other packaging materials such as plastic and glass in food
markets. In applications aside from food and beverages, steel cans will
benefit from their high strength-to-weight ratio, relatively long shelf life,
resistance to tampering, ease of stacking and storing, and recyclability.
While aluminum can demand will benefit from increased beverage production and
favorable retail trends, slower gains will reflect maturity in the carbonated
soft drink market. Aerosol cans will see increasing use in other product
markets, particularly in household products such as insecticides, paints and
coatings, benefiting from smaller container sizes as well as development in
shaping technologies.
Study coverage
It presents historical demand data for the years 1996, 2001 and 2006 plus
forecasts for 2011 and 2016 by metal can material, market and Chinese
geographic region. The study also considers market environment factors,
details industry structure evaluates company market share and profiles leading
metal can manufacturers participating in the Chinese market.
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