Introduction – Addressing Core Food Packaging Needs for Shallow, Wide-Mouth Containers with Seamless Sidewalls
For food processors (canned tuna, salmon, sardines, shrimp, chicken, meat spreads, pet food (dog, cat), shelf-stable ready meals, fruit cups, dairy-based desserts), the choice of metal container affects production speed, sealing integrity, and consumer convenience. Traditional 3-piece cans (with welded side seam) are suitable for many food applications but have a side seam (potential leak point, slower filling) and may be heavier. 2-piece draw redraw (DRD) cans – manufactured by drawing and redrawing a metal blank (aluminum or steel) into a shallow, seamless can body with an integral bottom (no side seam) – directly address these efficiency and integrity requirements. Unlike 2-piece drawn and ironed (D&I) cans (used for tall beverage cans), DRD cans are shallower (height not exceeding diameter), allowing for wider openings (easier filling, removal of product). The DRD process (multiple drawing steps) produces a can with uniform wall thickness, no side seam (eliminates leak risk), and can be produced at high speeds. DRD cans are typically closed with an easy-open end (EZO) (full-panel pull-tab or peel-off foil) for consumer convenience (no can opener required). As consumer demand for convenient, shelf-stable packaging (tuna pouches have gained share, but metal cans remain popular for certain products (tuna, pet food)), and food processors seek to reduce packaging weight (lightweighting) and improve production line efficiency, the market for shallow drawn cans across food packaging and beverage packaging (some niche) is steadily evolving. This deep-dive analysis integrates QYResearch’s latest forecasts (2026–2032), material segmentation, and product-specific insights.
Global Leading Market Research Publisher QYResearch announces the release of its latest report “2-Piece Draw Redraw (DRD) Cans – Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032″. Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2021-2025) and forecast calculations (2026-2032), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global 2-Piece Draw Redraw (DRD) Cans market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.
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Core Keywords (Embedded Throughout)
- 2-piece DRD cans
- Draw redraw cans
- Seamless can
- Easy-open end
- Shallow drawn can
Market Segmentation by Material and End-Use Application
The 2-piece draw redraw (DRD) cans market is segmented below by both can material (type) and product category (application). Understanding this matrix is essential for can manufacturers targeting specific food types (acidic, non-acidic), retort requirements, and decoration needs.
By Type (Can Material):
- Steel Cans (tinplate (steel coated with tin) or ECCS (electrolytic chromium coated steel). Used for most food DRD cans (tuna, pet food, meat spreads, vegetables, fruit). Provides strength for retort processing (high temperature, pressure). Magnetic (for can handling in filling lines))
- Aluminum Cans (aluminum (typically 3000 series alloy). Lighter than steel, non-magnetic. Used for some food (shallow cans for seafood, fruit cups) and some non-carbonated beverages. Requires internal coating (to prevent food contact with aluminum))
By Application:
- Food Packaging (canned tuna (skipjack, albacore, light tuna in water/brine/oil), canned salmon, sardines, shrimp, canned chicken, meat spreads (Spam-like), pet food (dog, cat), vegetables (some shallow cans), fruit cups (peaches, pears), ready meals (shelf-stable), infant food, and other seafood)
- Beverage Packaging (limited use for beverages; 2-piece D&I (drawn and ironed) cans dominate beverage (tall, narrow). DRD cans are shallow, not suitable for standard beverage sizes. However, some niche beverage applications (energy shots, small juice cans))
Industry Stratification: DRD Process vs D&I vs 3-Piece
2-piece DRD (draw redraw):
- Starting blank (circle) of metal.
- Redrawn through multiple dies to final shape.
- Bottom integral (seamless).
- Shallow (height ≤ diameter).
- Used for tuna, pet food, seafood.
- Sidewall thickness uniform (no thinning).
- Ends: easy-open (full-panel pull-tab, peel-off foil).
2-piece D&I (drawn and ironed):
- Blank drawn, then ironed (wall thinned, height extended).
- Tall (height > diameter).
- Used for beverage cans (soda, beer).
- Sidewall thinner than bottom.
3-piece (welded side seam):
- Body from sheet; welded side seam + ends double-seamed.
- Can be any height, diameter.
- Used for food, aerosol, chemical.
Recent 6-Month Industry Data (September 2025 – February 2026)
- DRD Can Market: stable (tuna, pet food, seafood).
- Canned Tuna (November 2025): 2-piece DRD steel cans (with easy-open ends) dominant.
- Pet Food (December 2025): Steel DRD cans for wet dog/cat food.
- Innovation data (Q4 2025): Crown Holdings “Easylift End” – easy-open end for DRD cans, full-panel pull-tab, improved opening (no sharp edges). Target: tuna, pet food.
Typical User Case – Canned Tuna (2-piece DRD Steel Can)
Tuna packed in 2-piece DRD steel can:
Process: can body formed (draw redraw) → inside enamel coating (resists sulfur staining from tuna) → fill (tuna, brine/oil/water) → seamed with easy-open end → retort (sterilization) → labeled.
Advantages over 3-piece: no side seam (immune to side seam leakage), smoother interior (easier product removal), lighter weight.
Technical Difficulties and Current Solutions
Despite maturity, DRD can manufacturing faces four persistent technical hurdles:
- Inside coating (enamel for sulfur-staining foods (tuna, salmon). Sulfur-resistant enamel (epoxy).
- Easy-open end sealing (peel strength). Foil or full-panel pull-tab (with rivet).
- Weight reduction (lightweighting). Thinner gauge steel, but must withstand retort (vacuum).
- Aluminum vs steel recycling streams. Aluminum higher value, but steel can also be recycled.
Exclusive Industry Observation – The DRD Can Market by Material and Application
Based on QYResearch’s interviews with 80 food packaging engineers (October 2025 – January 2026), steel DRD cans for tuna, pet food; aluminum for seafood, fruit cups.
Steel – 80% of DRD volume (tuna, pet food).
Aluminum – 20%.
For suppliers, key strategy: focus on steel DRD cans for tuna, pet food (retort processing); aluminum DRD for fruit cups, niche products; easy-open ends for consumer convenience.
Complete Market Segmentation (as per original data)
The 2-Piece Draw Redraw (DRD) Cans market is segmented as below:
Major Players:
Ball Corporation, Crown Holdings, Ardagh group, Toyo Seikan, Can Pack Group, Silgan Holdings Inc, Daiwa Can Company, Baosteel Packaging, ORG Technology, ShengXing Group, CPMC Holdings, Hokkan Holdings, Showa Aluminum Can Corporation, Trivium Packaging, United Can (Great China Metal), Kingcan Holdings, Jiamei Food Packaging, Jiyuan Packaging Holdings
Segment by Type:
Steel Cans, Aluminum Cans
Segment by Application:
Food Packaging, Beverage Packaging
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