Aluminium can industry remains strong in Brazil

The Brazilian aluminium beverage can industry sold 16.5 billion units, equivalent to approximately 6 billion litres, between January and June 2025, according to the Brazilian Aluminum Can Association (Abralatas). The volume represents a slight increase compared to the same period last year and reinforces the packaging stability in national beverage consumption.

Despite the moderate variation (0.7%) compared to the previous year, the figures reflect the sustained performance of cans in the market, especially considering that in 2024 the sector hit a historic sales record, with significant growth of 7.6%. Even with this growth, the sector remains cautious given an uncertain scenario with low winter temperatures in Southern and Southeastern Brazil and anticipates a year with results like the previous one.

With expansion plans underway, the can industry reinforces stability and confidence in its ability to grow sustainably, maintaining its commitment to innovation and the delivery of efficient solutions, particularly from an environmental standpoint.

“Our industry continues to invest in Brazil, with constant improvements in industrial facilities and even the announcement of new factories. This reinforces our commitment to economic development, job and income generation, and the strengthening of the recycling chain,” said Cátilo Cândido, executive president of Abralatas.

Beyond numbers, the sector reaffirms its leadership when it comes to sustainability. In 2024, Brazil reached a 97.3% recycling rate, maintaining an average above 95% over the last 15 years. This rate places the country among the global leaders in circular economy and logistics efficiency.

The aluminium can is also recognised as one of the world’s most sustainable packaging options, with extremely high recyclability and a direct positive impact on income generation for cooperatives and waste pickers throughout the country, in partnership with recyclers.

“The growth recorded in the first and second quarter, although moderate, shows that the aluminium can represents a different model of sustainable production. The recycling rates that Brazil achieves demonstrate that it is possible to reconcile industrial performance with environmental commitment – and this is a path that the sector will continue to follow with responsibility and innovation,” concluded Cândido.

Graph: Abralatas