Archive · 1 Aug 2025
India’s Beer Industry Faces Critical Aluminum Can Shortage
Imagine you want to drink your favorite beer, but there aren't enough cans to put it in!
That's the problem India is facing.
They don't make enough cans in the country, and they have to import them.
But now, new rules make it harder to get the cans from other countries.
Because of this, there aren't enough cans to go around.
Brewers can't make enough beer, and some stores might not have any.
The government is being asked to help, so people can keep enjoying their beer.
India's beer industry faces a significant shortage of aluminum cans due to rising demand.
Limited domestic can manufacturing and reliance on imported aluminum contribute to the shortage.
New BIS certification rules for cans, enforced in April 2025, have worsened supply issues.
Brewers are experiencing stock-outs and potential loss of growth due to the can shortage.
The industry is seeking government intervention to ease certification requirements and mitigate losses.
- Who
- Beer manufacturers, can suppliers, and the Brewers Association of India are affected.
- What
- A shortage of aluminum cans is impacting India's beer industry.
- When
- The shortage is ongoing and worsened by new regulations in April 2025.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Increased demand, limited manufacturing, and new certification rules are causing the shortage.
Brewers Association of India
Authorities
Easing Certification
Brewers Association of India
Advocates for delaying BIS certification or restricting it to domestic cans, and allowing those who have applied for certification to supply to avoid revenue loss.
Authorities
N/A
- Annual Can Deficit
- 12-13 crore 500ml cans
- Can Demand Percentage
- 20% of total demand
- Can Manufacturing Units
- 3 in India
- Aluminum Source
- Imported
- BIS Certification Effective Date
- April 1, 2025
- Estimated Loss for state governments
- ₹1,200-1,300 crore