BALL · 8-K · 20260804PR090074

End-Market Demand Trends

BALL Corp · 2026-08-04 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

Global aluminum packaging shipments increased 4.3% in the second quarter of 2026. Beverage packaging volume increased by a low-single-digit percentage in North and Central America, a mid-single-digit percentage in EMEA, and a mid-teen percentage in South America. South America showed the strongest demand momentum, while higher volumes also supported EMEA segment performance.

Key facts

• Second quarter South America segment volume increased by a mid-teen percentage year over year. source
• Year-over-year second quarter North and Central America segment volume increased low-single digit percent. source
• Year-over-year second quarter EMEA segment volume increased mid-single digit percent. source