Edible Oil Cans Market Forecast 2026-2036: Global Market to Reach USD 2.4 Billion by 2036, at a 4.3% CAGR
Edible Oil Cans Market
Edible Oil Cans Market is estimated to grow to USD 1.6 billion in 2026 and USD 2.4 billion by 2036. FMI projects a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period.
NEW YORK, DE, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Edible Oil Cans Market was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand to USD 2.4 billion by 2036, registering a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period. Steady growth reflects packaging replacement cycles, rising packaged edible oil consumption in emerging economies, and tightening regulatory standards around recyclability and food-grade compliance.
Absolute dollar growth of USD 0.9 billion over the decade underscores incremental but resilient expansion, even as manufacturers navigate raw material price volatility and competition from flexible packaging formats.
• Market size in 2025 USD 1.5 billion
• Market size in 2036 USD 2.4 billion
• CAGR (2026–2036) 4.3%
• Leading material segment Metal (25.0% share in 2026)
• Leading product type Jerry Cans (60.0% share in 2026)
• Key growth regions Asia-Pacific (China 6.2%, India 5.8%), Brazil (4.8%)
• Mature market CAGRs Germany (4.5%), United States (4.2%), United Kingdom (3.9%), Japan (3.5%)
• Top companies Crown Holdings, Inc.; Ball Corporation; Silgan Holdings Inc.; Ardagh Group S.A.; CAN-PACK S.A.; Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.; Kian Joo Can Factory Berhad; Mauser Packaging Solutions; Greif, Inc.; Time Technoplast Limited
Market Momentum (YoY Path):
The Edible Oil Cans Market reached USD 1.5 billion in 2025, rising to USD 1.6 billion in 2026 as packaging formalization accelerates across Asia-Pacific. By 2028, incremental demand from organized retail and e-commerce distribution strengthens standardized packaging requirements. In 2030, lightweighting innovations and mono-material strategies gain traction under extended producer responsibility (EPR) mandates. By 2031, procurement cycles increasingly prioritize recyclability and seam integrity as market access prerequisites. In 2033, metal formats benefit from circular economy economics, especially in Europe. By 2036, the market reaches USD 2.4 billion, supported by replacement demand in mature markets and structural packaged oil growth in emerging economies.
Why the Market is Growing
The Edible Oil Cans Market is driven by rising packaged edible oil consumption in China and India, expansion of organized retail channels, and regulatory emphasis on recyclable and tamper-proof packaging. Metal cans and jerry cans provide protection against light, moisture, oxygen, and contaminants, reducing leakage and oxidation risks across long-haul supply chains. Sustainability narratives and compliance-driven packaging decisions further reinforce rigid can adoption over flexible alternatives in premium and institutional segments.
Segment Spotlight
Metal Packaging Gains Premium Positioning
Metal formats are projected to hold 25.0% share in 2026, supported by infinite recyclability, strong oxygen and light barrier properties, and consumer perception of quality. Aluminum and steel can investments reflect supply chain optimization and shelf-life performance priorities. Barrier-led premiumization continues to justify metal pack formats for edible oils in organized retail channels.
Jerry Cans Dominate Functional Demand
Jerry cans command 60.0% share in 2026, driven by ergonomic handles, closure reliability, and compatibility with automated filling lines. Institutional buyers prefer standardized dimensions to reduce downtime and leakage risk. Multi-year supply arrangements reinforce repeat demand for this format.
Capacity Segmentation Supports Parallel Growth
Capacity categories including Less Than 5 Liters, 5–10 Liters, 10–20 Liters, and 20 Liters And Above expand simultaneously as household retail packs and institutional bulk channels scale alongside modern trade growth.
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Drivers, Opportunities, Trends, Challenges
• Drivers: Rising edible oil consumption in Asia-Pacific and organized retail expansion stimulate demand for durable, tamper-proof rigid containers. Food safety rules requiring hygienic, sealed packaging reinforce robust can formats.
• Opportunities: Lightweight metal cans and mono-material plastic structures aligned with circular economy mandates create procurement advantages. Recyclability increasingly becomes a market access requirement rather than a differentiator.
• Trends: Shift from loose edible oil sales toward labelled packaged oils accelerates demand for compliant containers. Premiumization narratives support metal adoption, while institutional supply chains prioritize stacking strength and dent resistance.
• Challenges: Tinplate and aluminum price volatility create margin pressure. Flexible packaging substitution risk intensifies in price-sensitive markets when metal input costs rise faster than retail realization.
Competitive Landscape
The Edible Oil Cans Market remains fragmented yet operationally disciplined. Competition centers on seam integrity, wall thickness consistency, closure compatibility, and cost survivability under aluminum, tinplate, and HDPE volatility.
Key players include:
• Crown Holdings, Inc.
• Ball Corporation
• Silgan Holdings Inc.
• Ardagh Group S.A.
• CAN-PACK S.A.
• Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.
• Kian Joo Can Factory Berhad
• Mauser Packaging Solutions
• Greif, Inc.
• Time Technoplast Limited
Recent investments in aluminum capacity and dispensing systems highlight long-term positioning around recyclable rigid formats and supply chain resilience.
FAQ:
What was the Edible Oil Cans Market value in 2025?
USD 1.5 billion.
What is the projected value by 2036?
USD 2.4 billion.
What is the expected CAGR?
4.3% from 2026 to 2036.
Which material leads the market?
Metal, with 25.0% share in 2026.
Which product type dominates?
Jerry Cans, holding 60.0% share in 2026.
Which countries offer strongest growth?
China (6.2%) and India (5.8%) lead, followed by Brazil (4.8%).
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