aluminium expo
03-05 July 2024
Shanghai New International Expo Center

aluminium exhibition | Small takeout box, big 'aluminum' program

Aluminum foil container are a widely used type of tableware, often referred to as tin foil meal boxes in China. In fact, they are made from 3-series or 8-series aluminum ingot materials, which are cold-rolled or hot-rolled to achieve uniform thickness, smooth surface, no pinholes, no dust particles, and no odor. These aluminum foil mother rolls are then produced through a specialized production process that involves dedicated equipment and molds for one-time full-automatic cold stamping.

Aluminum foil has outstanding barrier properties. It is lightweight, airtight, and has excellent wrapping characteristics, among a series of advantages. It also provides a certain degree of heat insulation. aluminum foil container can be recycled and reused, which helps reduce pollution, conserve resources, and can be used for takeout packaging or as baking boxes. In response to national environmental policies, they have significant potential for development.

According to data from the aluminum exhibition, in 2023, China's production of aluminum foil container reached 12.56 billion units, a year-on-year increase of 12.34%, while the demand was 12.38 billion units, showing a year-on-year increase of 12.13%. In 2023, the global market size of aluminum foil container was $7.523 billion, marking a year-on-year growth of 9.7%. In recent years, the global average price of aluminum foil container has been on the rise, influenced by raw material prices, increasing from $0.0937 per unit in 2017 to $0.145 per unit in 2023.

Aluminum foil container not only comply with national food container hygiene standards but also, more importantly, align with the current international environmental trends. Besides their eco-friendliness and lack of permeation issues, they can be directly heated on gas stoves and used in microwave ovens, offering great convenience to people.

The online food delivery business is rapidly growing, and the takeaway industry is driving the market demand for aluminum foil containers.

These aluminium foil containers are known for their high-temperature resistance, stability, hygiene, and biodegradability, making them a new trend in food containers. In the future, as online food delivery continues to grow, the demand for aluminum foil container is expected to increase, which will also boost their production.