Changes in lifestyle, demographics and consumer habits influence packaging and overall consumption. Innovations in products and packaging are driving market growth in different geographic regions. Easy handling, longer shelf life, maintenance of carbonation etc are some other factors which are contributing in the growth of beverage can market. Beverage cans can remain cold for a longer duration and in addition to these, metals (aluminum and steel) are completely recyclable and are environment friendly which further boosts the growth of beverage can market. Convenience and innovative designs of the cans also attract the consumer.

Metal beverage cans are a versatile package that can help develop brands, extend markets, create special promotional opportunities. Further, the rising consumption trend of beer in Eastern Europe is also boosting the metal beverage can market. Aluminum as a metal for beverage cans is gaining global acceptance with worldwide production of aluminum beverage cans steadily increasing, growing by several billion cans a year. In the face of this rising demand, the future of the beverage can seems to lie in designs that save money and materials.

The report broadly includes the following:

1. Global Packaging Market

2. Metal Can Market
2.1 Metal Can Process Overview
2.2 European Can Market
2.3 North America Beverage Can Market

3. Key Trends

4. Market Drivers

5. Major Challenges

6. Competitive Landscape
6.1 Company Profile
6.1.1 Crown Holdings
6.1.2 Rexam PLC
6.1.3 Ball Corporation

7. Future Outlook

List of Charts and Graphs:
Consumer Packaging Market by Material (%):2008
Take Home Beer and Cider by Pack Type % of Volume Sold
Carbonated Soft Drinks Share of Market by Pack Type 2008 (volume)
Regional Breakdown of Global Beverage Market: 2008
Market Shares of Main Players: 2008
Consumer Packaging by Material
Global Packaging Market Size (2005-2008)
Consumer Packaging Market Growth by Material (%):2008 Per Capita
Consumption of Cans by Geographic Region: 2008
Consumer Market Growth by End Use (%):2008
Consumer Packaging Market Growth by Geographic Region: 2008
Metal Can Manufacturing Process
Global Metal Packaging Market (2001-2008)
Beverage Can's Share by Volume & Unit (%):2008
Total European Beverage Can Shipment (2004-2008)
Europe: Can Market Growth by Region (%): 2008
Main National Market for Empty Can Shipment: 2008
Carbon dioxide Emissions by Product & Packaging Type: 2008
The US Beer Market: Share of Volume by Market (%) 2002-2007
Share of Production of Beer by Continent (%) (2003-2008)
Beer Consumption Trend (2002-2008)
Energy Consumption by Steel & Aluminum in Recycling
Melting Point Comparison of Aluminum & Steel
Global Beverage Demand Growth (2007-2011)
GDP per Capita & Number of Beverages Package per Capita: 2008
World Gross National Income Per Capita (US$): 2001 - 2008
Number of Aluminum Cans per Pound of Aluminum (2003-2007)
Aluminum Prices (US$/Million Ton) (2002-2008)
Top 10 Consumer Packaging by 2008 Sales (US$ Billion)
Crown Holdings: Net Revenue & Net Income (2006-2009)
Rexam: Total Revenue and Net Income (2006-2009)
Ball Corporation: Total Revenue and Net Income (2006-2009)
Global Metal Packaging Market Forecast: 2008-2013E