Global Wood Coopers Products Market to Reach 976M Units and $9.5B by 2030

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Driven by a surge in demand for wood products such as casks and barrels, the market is expected to see accelerated growth in the coming years. With an anticipated increase in both volume and value, the market is poised for expansion, reaching impressive milestones by the end of 2030.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next six years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +5.6% for the period from 2024 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 976M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +8.3% for the period from 2024 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $9.5B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Casks, Barrels, Vats, Tubs, And Coopers Products Of Wood

In 2024, global consumption of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood reduced modestly to 702M units, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +4.3% against 2022 indices. Global consumption peaked at 991M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global wood barrel market revenue amounted to $5.9B in 2024, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +10.9% against 2022 indices. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $6.6B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were China (163M units), the UK (109M units) and the United States (79M units), together comprising 50% of global consumption.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood barrel markets worldwide were China ($1.2B), the United States ($1.1B) and France ($934M), together accounting for 56% of the global market.

The United States, with a CAGR of +10.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the highest levels of wood barrel per capita consumption was registered in the UK (1,601 units per 1000 persons), followed by France (775 units per 1000 persons), the United States (233 units per 1000 persons) and Japan (168 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of wood barrel was estimated at 87 units per 1000 persons.

In the UK, wood barrel per capita consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: France (-3.0% per year) and the United States (+7.4% per year).

Production

World Production of Casks, Barrels, Vats, Tubs, And Coopers Products Of Wood

Global wood barrel production fell modestly to 585M units in 2024, with a decrease of -3.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production increased by +4.2% against 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum volume at 886M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood barrel production reduced to $5.4B in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production increased by +4.3% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $6B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were China (163M units), the United States (84M units) and France (54M units), with a combined 51% share of global production.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Casks, Barrels, Vats, Tubs, And Coopers Products Of Wood

In 2024, supplies from abroad of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood decreased by -9.9% to 149M units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 235M units. From 2018 to 2024, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood barrel imports stood at $1.3B in 2024. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +54.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure in 2024 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

The UK dominates imports structure, reaching 88M units, which was near 59% of total imports in 2024. Japan (9.3M units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the United States (8.2M units). All these countries together took near 12% share of total imports. Australia (6.4M units), Canada (5M units), South Africa (3.5M units), India (2.3M units) and Mexico (2.2M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood barrel imports into the UK stood at +2.6%. At the same time, India (+15.0%), Canada (+7.5%), Australia (+4.3%), Mexico (+3.1%) and Japan (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +15.0% from 2013-2024. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (-12.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The UK (+20 p.p.), Canada (+2.1 p.p.), Australia (+1.9 p.p.) and Japan (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -14.8% from 2013 to 2024, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest wood barrel importing markets worldwide were the UK ($368M), the United States ($287M) and Japan ($51M), together comprising 54% of global imports. Australia, Canada, South Africa, Mexico and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.3%.

In terms of the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +15.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2024, the average wood barrel import price amounted to $8.8 per unit, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($35 per unit), while India ($4.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+16.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Casks, Barrels, Vats, Tubs, And Coopers Products Of Wood

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood decreased by -50% to 31M units in 2024. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 156M units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood barrel exports reduced to $1.2B in 2024. In general, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +34.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at $1.4B in 2023, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports By Country

In 2024, the United States (13M units) represented the largest exporter of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood, committing 42% of total exports. The UK (6M units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 19% share, followed by Swaziland (5.2%), Mexico (5.1%) and France (4.9%). Spain (1,166K units), Chile (751K units), Vietnam (749K units), Australia (587K units) and Saudi Arabia (510K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood barrel exports from the United States stood at -2.2%. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+67.8%), Swaziland (+46.1%), Vietnam (+11.6%), Mexico (+9.3%) and the UK (+6.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +67.8% from 2013-2024. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Australia (-2.5%), Spain (-18.4%) and France (-24.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+23 p.p.), the UK (+16 p.p.), Swaziland (+5.1 p.p.), Mexico (+4.4 p.p.), Vietnam (+2.1 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+1.6 p.p.) and Chile (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Spain and France saw its share reduced by -8.9% and -35.6% from 2013 to 2024, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest wood barrel supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($451M), France ($447M) and Spain ($154M), together accounting for 87% of global exports. Chile, the UK, Australia, Vietnam, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.6%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +55.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average wood barrel export price stood at $39 per unit in 2024, increasing by 78% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 133% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($295 per unit), while Swaziland ($461 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+35.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform