—  Koenig & Bauer Identifies Six Important Metal Decorating Trends for 2026. What is one of the highest double-digit growth markets in the printing industry? Metal decorating. Walk into any grocery store and enjoy the wide variety of colourful metal food and beverage cans from innovative manufacturers and designers. The global metal print packaging market is valued at approximately $118.82 billion in 2025. Brands are increasingly using embossed, matte, and tactile finishes to elevate shelf presence and justify price premiums. Trends include: 1. Demand for colour accuracy, 2. New drying techniques including hydrogen, 3. New technology other than digital printing, 4. Material Handling, 5. Special effects and anti-counterfeiting and 6. Process analysis.