The global precious metals market is expected to grow at a significant pace during the forecast period, driven by increased sales of jewelry, consumer electronics, and automobiles. Gold, silver, and platinum drive the precious metal market globally. India, Singapore, and China are the major consumers of precious metals.

Steel long products include several forms of long and heavy steel goods, which are made as per application requirements. The global steel long products market is growing at a stable rate and will experience a steady growth in the near future. The growing construction industry, with increasing number of construction projects, is propelling the market demand for steel long products. The increasing investment in the construction sector and infrastructure developments in developing countries will impact the global steel long products market positively.

Metal cans are single-walled containers made of materials such as steel and aluminum that are used for the storage and distribution of goods such as food, beverages, oil, and chemicals. Consumers prefer metal cans over other traditional packaging materials because of benefits such as long shelf life, recyclability, UV and moisture resistance, excellent printability, and protection against microbes. It also has the ability to retain flavor.

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