Aluminium can crunch forces India's beer and soda brands back to glass and PET

United Breweries, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo face an aluminium can supply squeeze as global conflict and energy-led production cuts hit imports. Beer, which drives 95% of can demand, is most exposed. With pricing regulated, manufacturers are absorbing 15-20% cost pressure and reviving glass and PET formats.

— Source publishedFri, 5 Jun, 2026, 09:23 IST·First seen Fri, 5 Jun, 2026, 11:02 IST·Source ET Brand Equity

What happened

United Breweries · India's beverage industry faces aluminium can supply disruption from global conflict and energy-led production cuts, pushing brands to

Key facts

  • 95%
  • 15-20%
  • 500 ml
  • 300 ml

Why this matters

Scout bolt-on acquisitions or long-term offtake deals with domestic glass bottlers and PET preform makers to secure packaging optionality before competitors lock up supply.

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