Price of Food Packaging Aluminum Foil

The price of food packaging aluminum foil is affected by many factors, including market demand, raw material costs, production process, region, and supply chain conditions. Therefore, the specific price will fluctuate. As of my latest data update (June 2025), the price of aluminum foil is generally in the range of several thousand US dollars per ton. For example, the price of 3003, 8011, 1235, and 8079 aluminum foil is generally between $3,500 and $4,000, but this is just a rough range.

• 3003 aluminum foil

Price range: about $3,200–3,400/ton

3003 alloy has good corrosion resistance and processing properties due to its manganese content, and is one of the most commonly used materials in food packaging. Its price is composed of the base price of aluminum ingots (such as LME aluminum price of about $2,800/ton) plus processing fees (about $400–1,000/ton).

• 8011 aluminum foil

Price range: about 3,300-3,500 US dollars/ton

8011 alloy contains silicon and iron, has low cost and is suitable for general food packaging. Export-grade food grade aluminum foil 8011 quoted about 3,400 US dollars/ton. The actual price is affected by factors such as thickness and surface treatment (such as coating).

• 1235 aluminum foil

Price range: about $3,500–3,800/ton

1235 alloy has a high purity and is often used for food packaging that requires strict corrosion resistance. The price of environmentally friendly aluminum foil in the international market can reach $3,500–4,000/ton (about $3.5–4.0/kg). Some suppliers offer discounts for large orders, such as a minimum order price of 1,000 kg as low as about $3,571/ton.

• 8079 aluminum foil

Price range: about $3,800–4,500/ton

8079 alloy has higher strength and barrier properties due to its zinc content and is often used for high-end food packaging or special purposes. The food-grade 8079 aluminum foil is quoted at about 4,057 US dollars/ton, while the price of 8079 aluminum foil for batteries is about 3,914 US dollars/ton. Food packaging has higher process requirements, so the price usually rises by 10%-20%.

Key factors affecting food packaging aluminum foil prices:

– Base price of aluminum ingots:

International aluminum prices (such as LME three-month aluminum) are the pricing basis..

– Difference in processing fees:

The processing fee of ordinary food packaging aluminum foil is about 800-1,500 US dollars/ton, while the processing fee of special process products such as coatings and high barrier products can reach 2,000-4,000 US dollars/ton.

– Region and trade policy:

Due to high environmental standards, prices in the European and American markets are usually 10%–15% higher than in the Asian market; tariffs (such as the US anti-dumping duties on imported aluminum foil) may further increase costs.

– Order volume and specifications:

Large specifications and long-term orders can enjoy discounts. For example, the quotation of 1235 aluminum foil over 1,000 kg can be as low as about 3,571 US dollars/ton, while the retail price of small rolls may be as high as 4,000 US dollars/ton.

To obtain the latest and accurate food packaging aluminum foil price information, it is recommended that you specify the thickness, state (such as O-state soft foil) and purchase volume. It is recommended to contact the head supplier directly (such as Haomei aluminum,) to obtain real-time quotation sheets, and pay attention to the impact of tariff policies on the final cost.