Metal caps and lids market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for metal caps and lids in Italy experienced significant volatility from 2018 to 2024. Volume peaked at 252 thousand tons in 2019 before dropping sharply to 155 thousand tons in 2020, nearly returning to the 2018 level of 155 thousand tons. Another contraction followed in 2021, bringing the market size to 141 thousand tons.

A strong rebound occurred in 2022, with volume jumping to 225 thousand tons, but the market then declined over the next two years to 194 thousand tons in 2023 and 169 thousand tons in 2024. During this period, the broader metal packaging sector saw increased production of lightweight packaging supported by domestic demand, and the RICREA consortium promoted steel packaging recycling, helping to sustain industry activity despite the fluctuating consumption volume.

By 2024, several developments shaped the caps and lids segment: the adoption of ISCC Plus certification for producing caps from post-consumer recycled materials, Federfin Tech's leadership in aluminum cap manufacturing, and rising demand for customized closures driven by sectors like food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. These factors, along with growing export and import flows, supported production innovation and market adaptation amid changing regulatory and consumer preferences for sustainable packaging.

Production metal caps and lids in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's metal caps and lids production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 1 005 million US dollars, showing a modest 1.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 12.2%, with an average annual decrease of 4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 976 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 14.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Italy produced 260.6 thousand tonnes of metal caps and lids, representing a 25.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 24.6%, with an average annual decline of 9.0%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 255.2 thousand tonnes, which also marked the largest decline of 26.1%. The highest production occurred in 2019 at 348.6 thousand tonnes, with the biggest increase of 36.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports metal caps and lids from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Italy's export volume of metal caps and lids reached 135.1 thousand tonnes in 2020, rising by 10.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 7.7%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 2.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 122.3 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export destinations for metal caps and lids were quite diverse. France accounted for 14.7% of exports in kind, Spain for 10.9%, and the United Kingdom for 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 34.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's metal caps and lids exports were valued at 546.7 million US dollars, up 6.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 7.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 550.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's export structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. France held a 15.7% share of exports in value terms, Spain 10.2%, and the United Kingdom 8.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 34.6% of total flows, with no single country dominating.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports metal caps and lids to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

Italy's imports of metal caps and lids increased in 2020 after two years of decline. Import volume reached 29.2 thousand tonnes, up 14.2% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.5%, with an average annual rate of 1.8%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 25.5 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's imports of metal caps and lids in kind were relatively evenly distributed. France accounted for 21.1% of imports in kind, Germany for 14.8%, and Spain for 12.2%. Together, these three countries made up only 48.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy's imports of metal caps and lids in value terms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 179.2 million US dollars, increasing by 3.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 15.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's imports of metal caps and lids in value terms were spread across a wide range of markets. Germany accounted for 19.3% of imports in value terms, France for 15.9%, and Spain for 12.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 47.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020