According to the Brazilian Aluminium Can Association (Abralatas) between January and June 2025 the Brazilian aluminium beverage can industry sold 16.5 billion units, equivalent to approximately 6 billion litres.
The volume represents a slight increase compared to the same period last year and reinforces packaging stability in national beverage consumption.
Despite the moderate variation of 0.7% compared to the previous year, the current figures reflect the sustained performance of cans in the market.
In 2024 the sector hit a historic sales record, with significant growth of 7.6%.
Even with this growth, the sector remains cautious given uncertainty with low winter temperatures in southern and southeastern Brazil.
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," said Cátilo Cândido, CEO of Abralatas.
"This reinforces our commitment to economic development, job and income generation, and the strengthening of the recycling chain."
Additionally, 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.
Mr Cândido added: “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.”
