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Netherlands - Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes And Similar Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Netherlands - Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes And Similar Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Feb 7, 2025

In 2024, the Netherlands' Container Import Totals $975 Million

Netherlands Container Imports

For the fifth consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in overseas purchases of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, which increased by 40% to 1.4B units in 2024. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2024 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, container imports fell sharply to $631M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $978M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.Netherlands Container Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Container in Netherlands (million USD)
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Germany316207202186215201241260259294
Belgium30.532.235.263.9117123112139160187
France10971.076.310280.465.766.095.6132141
Poland76.364.652.952.570.685.6102108123108
Italy11.916.619.129.034.526.926.326.730.935.0
China19.515.517.119.922.826.027.477.592.933.3
United Kingdom83.361.557.985.356.249.633.135.536.728.0
Others13596.9109116130132123140142148
Total782566570654726710731883978975

Imports by Country

Germany (90M units), France (67M units) and Belgium (33M units) were the main suppliers of container imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 19% of total imports. Poland, Italy, China and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.1%.

From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($294M), Belgium ($187M) and France ($141M) were the largest container suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 64% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +22.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In 2024, tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated (1.3B units) was the main type of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers supplied to the Netherlands, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not (105M units), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated imports amounted to +23.4%.

In value terms, tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated ($330M) and aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not ($301M) constituted the most imported types of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in the Netherlands.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the container price stood at $996 per thousand units (CIF, Netherlands), waning by -33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $3.8 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($6.6 per unit), while the price for France ($2.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the container market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25911100 - Tanks, casks, drums, cans... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, . .50 l, . .300 l
  • Prodcom 25911200 - Tanks, casks, drums... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, < .50 l
  • Prodcom 25921133 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, food cans
  • Prodcom 25921135 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, drinks
  • Prodcom 25921150 - Cans other than for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l
  • Prodcom 25921210 - Aluminium collapsible tubular containers of a capacity . .300 litres, for any material except compressed or liquefied gas
  • Prodcom 25921240 - Casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, of aluminium, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), n.e.s. (other than collapsible tubular containers and containers for aerosols)
  • Prodcom 25921260 - Aluminium aerosol containers, with a capacity . .300 litres

Country coverage:

  • Netherlands

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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