Aluminium Foil and its End Uses Current Trends and Forecast till 2028
Unlock in-depth market intelligence with "Aluminium Foil and its End Uses – Current Trends and Forecast till 2028", your definitive guide to understanding the dynamic global aluminium foil industry. This comprehensive report presents detailed analyses of regional consumption patterns, production capacities, trade flows, and the diverse applications of aluminium foil across key end-use sectors, including packaging, automotive, construction, electronics, and lithium-ion battery manufacturing. Backed by historical data and forward-looking projections, it reveals how demand is evolving in high-growth markets like China, Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Whether you're a manufacturer, supplier, trader, investor, or policymaker, this report offers strategic insights into emerging opportunities, technological advancements, and sustainability trends shaping the aluminium foil value chain through 2028. Stay ahead in a competitive landscape with actionable data and global benchmarks.
What does AL Circle’s report “Aluminium Foil and its End Uses Current Trends and Forecast till 2028” offer to you?
The usage of aluminium foil has come a long way over the past few years, from being a humble household product wrapper to a critical material for the packaging industry. Thanks to some of its incredible properties like recyclability, flexibility, temperature and bacteria resistance, and oxygen, light and odour barrier, aluminium foil has become an indispensable solution for sustainable packaging. About 48 per cent of aluminium foil is estimated to be used in the packaging industry in 2023.
Industrial applications, such as fins for heat exchangers and capacitor foil, and cathode collectors for lithium-ion batteries, have also become a key area for aluminium foil usage. Industrial applications are likely to account for 30 per cent of the world’s aluminium foil usage this year.
This phenomenal transformation in aluminium foil applications and the rising trend of consumption have inspired AL Circle to come up with an industry-comprehensive report on “Aluminium Foil and its End Uses Current Trends and Forecast till 2028”. The report evaluates the ongoing trend of aluminium foil consumption and finds that the total global consumption of aluminium foil in 2023 will stand at around 6.1 million tonnes, primarily driven by China. The report also forecasts that China’s foil demand in the coming years will be impacted by the slow economic growth but the EV industry will counterbalance the domestic consumption for making Li-ion batteries.
The new report also shows region-specific aluminium foil market. It states that India, South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia will be some of the key Asia Pacific regions where aluminium foil demand will increase by around 4% per annum over the next five years. The increasing collection and recycling rates of post-consumer aluminium packaging products are believed to drive the future growth of aluminium foil demand.
AL Circle, being an eye for details, provides further insights into end user sectors that will contribute to the growth aluminium foil in the future. Through this report, AL Circle has also highlighted the countries that will drive the growth.
In a nutshell, the report covers:
World Aluminium Usage – An Overview
- Primary aluminium: capacity and production
- Aluminium usage across regions
- Aluminium usage by end user sectors
- Aluminium usage by product groups
World Aluminium Foil Usage
- World aluminium foil usage across regions
- World aluminium foil usage across end use sectors
- Applications of aluminium foil
Global Aluminium Foil Capacities & Production
- Overview
- North America: Capacity & production
- South America: Capacity & production
- Europe: Capacity & production
- China: Capacity & production
- Rest of Asia Pacific (excl. China): Capacity & production
- Middle East & Africa: Capacity & production
Aluminium Foil Trade
- Overview
- North America: Aluminium foil trade
- South America: Aluminium foil trade
- Europe: Aluminium foil trade
- China: Aluminium foil trade
- Rest of Asia Pacific (excl. China): Aluminium foil trade
- Middle East & Africa: Aluminium foil trade
Conclusion
Profiles of select aluminium foil manufacturers
Aluminium foil for Lithium-ion batteries
Frequently asked questions
The Aluminium Foil and its End Uses – Current Trends and Forecast till 2028 report offers a comprehensive global analysis of aluminium foil production, consumption, trade, and applications across six major regions. It covers market size forecasts, end-user sector breakdowns, regional usage trends, industry developments, capacity expansions, and emerging uses like foil in lithium-ion batteries. It also includes country-level insights, growth projections, and strategic profiles of key aluminium foil manufacturers.
This report is essential for aluminium producers, foil manufacturers, packaging companies, automotive and battery manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and trade analysts. If you're involved in aluminium-related sectors or strategic decision-making in raw material sourcing, packaging innovation, or sustainability practices, this report provides critical insights to drive informed business strategies and competitive positioning.
The report breaks down aluminium foil usage and forecast data by region—North America, South America, Europe, China, Rest of Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. Each section covers historical usage, sector-wise demand, and growth rates up to 2028, enabling buyers to identify key growth markets, consumption patterns, and regional trade dynamics impacting global supply chains.
Yes. The report features a dedicated appendix analysing aluminium foil demand in lithium-ion battery applications, highlighting its critical role as a cathode current collector in electric vehicles (EVs). It discusses market size, key suppliers, technological developments, and demand projections—particularly relevant for EV manufacturers, battery suppliers, and investors focused on the clean energy transition.
The report provides actionable insights including:
• Forecasted CAGR across end-user sectors
• Regional and country-level demand shifts
• Aluminium foil trade trends and tariffs
• Application-specific usage and thickness specifications
• Profiles of leading manufacturers and capacity expansions
These insights enable strategic planning for investment, capacity building, product development, and market entry.
This report highlights the sustainability advantages of aluminium foil, such as its recyclability and low carbon footprint when recycled. It discusses how rising environmental regulations, bans on single-use plastics, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates are increasing demand for recyclable foil packaging. The report also outlines Europe's leading role in recycling, with a 55% average recycling rate in aluminium packaging.
The report is developed by AL Circle using a combination of industry data, trade statistics, proprietary research, and expert forecasts. It provides usage estimates for 2022 and 2023, with detailed forecasts through 2028. Its reliability stems from cross-verified global datasets and insights from established industry stakeholders, making it a trusted resource for strategic and operational decision-making.
