Buyer’s guide
Aluminium Can Manufacturers in India: A Buyer’s Overview
India’s packaging sector is evolving quickly, and aluminium cans are a big part of that change. From carbonated beverages and energy drinks to ready-to-drink coffee, more brands are choosing aluminium for its strength, recyclability and print finish.
Why aluminium cans are becoming the preferred choice
Aluminium cans are lightweight, tamper-evident once sealed, corrosion-resistant and recyclable. They keep out light and air, help protect a drink’s flavour, and give brands a large, printable surface.
Compared with many other packaging options, aluminium offers:
- Low weight for storage and transport
- Fast chilling
- High value as recycled material
- Strength and resistance to breakage in transit
How an aluminium can is made
A typical two-piece beverage can goes through these stages:
- Coil feeding and blanking. Aluminium sheet is cut into round blanks.
- Cupping, drawing and ironing. The blank is formed into a cup and then drawn into a tall, thin-walled can body.
- Trimming. The top edge is trimmed to a uniform height.
- Washing and coating. The can is cleaned and an internal coating is applied to protect the contents.
- Printing and curing. The outside is decorated with the brand design.
- Necking and flanging. The top is narrowed and shaped so an end can be seamed on after filling.
- Inspection and packing. Cans are checked and packed for dispatch.
Where aluminium cans are used
- Beverages: soft drinks, juices, beer, energy drinks and cold coffee
- Other sectors: some food, personal-care and pharmaceutical products also use aluminium containers
Cans are available in a range of sizes and formats, including standard and slim cans, with plain or printed finishes.
Sustainability
Aluminium can be recycled repeatedly without losing its essential properties, which makes the can one of the more circular packaging formats. Recycling used cans needs far less energy than producing new aluminium from ore.
Standards and documentation
Packaging that comes into contact with food and drink is regulated. When buying cans for the Indian market or for export, ask your supplier which standards apply to your product and which documents or test reports they can provide.
Exporting aluminium cans from India
Demand for aluminium beverage cans is growing, and suppliers in India serve both domestic and overseas buyers. Common challenges include raw-material price changes and logistics costs, so clear order terms and export packaging matter.
Sourcing cans from Akshar Products
Akshar Products has supplied and exported empty aluminium beverage cans from Gujarat since 1998. We supply aluminium beverage cans, slim cans and empty cans for filling in plain or printed finishes. For international orders, see Export & Global Supply.
