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Thailand Aluminum Packaging – From Pressure to a Decade of Sustainability Outlook on the Transition of Thailand’s Aluminum Packaging Industry (2012–2026) and Future Trends (2026–2035) Article by SO OK TRADING | July 1, 2026 Over the past decade, Thailand’s aluminum packaging industry has undergone significant transformation. Once driven by price and volume competition, it has now entered a new era defined by quality, sustainability, and advanced technology. Although 2026 faces short-term challenges from rising raw material costs and global tariff measures, the long-term outlook remains highly promising — the Thai market is projected to reach USD 1.25 billion by 2033 and soar to USD 1.35 billion by 2035. This article explores the transition journey of Thailand’s aluminum industry: from the early days of beer and soft drink cans to the “Green Aluminum” era powered by Circular Economy and Closed-loop Recycling. It also highlights the future strategies of major players such as TBC, BCM, Crown, Swan, Next Can, and ACM (Carabao Group), who are elevating Thailand’s production standards to the global stage. ✨ SO OK TRADING Your trusted partner in the world of packaging and global trade FAST | SHARP | RELIABLE

Aluminum Heats Up! MJP Premium Set to Reach a New High Again in Q3/2026 The global aluminum market remains red-hot — Japan’s MJP Premium is expected to surge to a new 11-year high, while LME Cash Price holds firm at $3,450–$3,700/MT, up more than 19% since the start of the year! Supply disruptions in the Middle East, Guinea’s bauxite export restrictions, and Europe’s CBAM policy are driving the global metals market into a true era of “tight supply.”

Metallic Silicon: A Key Raw Material Driving Global Industry Metallic silicon is an essential raw material powering global industries—from aluminum alloys and chemical products to electronics and solar cells. Its primary sources are quartz and quartzite, which, through smelting in electric arc furnaces, yield silicon with a purity level of 98–99%.