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Container market

Container market: discover the latest information enhanced by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Facts and figures provide trade, exports, companies, imports, consumption, production, market prices, and market size. There is a breakdown by region, including the Middle East, Africa, China, EU, Latin America, the U.S., the U.K., and Russia. Market trends and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the reports.

Container - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	Nigeria
3	Pakistan
4	Indonesia
5	Mexico

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Nigeria. It was followed by Pakistan.

From 2019 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -1.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Nigeria (-1.2% per year) and Pakistan (-0.2% per year).

Container Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2019-2021
South Africa	1846	2297	2589	18.4%
Belgium	3352	2735	3255	-1.5%
Poland	3104	3293	3558	7.1%
China	5449	5063	3626	-18.4%
Italy	3566	3384	3899	4.6%
United Kingdom	4288	4036	3983	-3.6%
Spain	3281	2523	3993	10.3%
Netherlands	3644	3948	4022	5.1%
France	5154	4482	5046	-1.1%
Germany	4604	4898	5140	5.7%
Czech Republic	4640	4605	5362	7.5%
United States	10795	10692	5745	-27.0%
Mexico	5322	5079	6361	9.3%
Average	4458	4377	4327	-1.5%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($6,361 per ton), while South Africa ($2,589 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2019-2021
Brazil	4777	5085	5948	11.6%
United States	4600	5313	5646	10.8%
Mexico	4152	4647	5571	15.8%
United Kingdom	4375	4842	5357	10.7%
Italy	5016	5327	5322	3.0%
Canada	5080	5246	5247	1.6%
France	5315	3350	4512	-7.9%
Germany	4006	4053	4294	3.5%
Poland	3878	3961	4228	4.4%
Netherlands	3674	3846	4080	5.4%
Spain	3159	2532	3110	-0.8%
Belgium	3379	2314	2996	-5.8%
India	2803	4102	2139	-12.6%
Average	4239	4086	4445	2.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Brazil ($5,948 per ton), while India ($2,139 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2019-2021
United States	0.9	1.1	1.8	42.4%
Netherlands	0.6	0.7	0.9	20.0%
Canada	0.7	0.8	0.9	14.1%
Germany	0.8	0.8	0.9	6.7%
France	0.8	0.7	0.8	2.0%

In value terms, the largest container importing markets worldwide were the United States ($1.8B), the Netherlands ($936M) and Canada ($882M), with a combined 25% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, Belgium, the UK, Poland, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Italy and India, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Brazil (+166.7% per year) 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.

Container - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2019-2021
China	1.5	1.4	2	16.6%
Germany	1.1	1.2	1.3	7.9%
United States	1	1.1	1.3	12.1%
Netherlands	0.5	0.5	0.7	18.1%
Spain	0.5	0.5	0.6	8.3%

In value terms, China ($2B), Germany ($1.3B) and the United States ($1.3B) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 33% of global exports. The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Poland, Mexico, the UK, South Africa and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

South Africa (+70.2% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for container worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Container - Top Companies

Xingtai Roll Small Cold Roller Co., Ltd., Guangxi Guanghui Low-temperature Equipment Co.,Ltd., Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd., Dalian Zhongji Metallurgical Co., Ltd., Tyco International Management Company, LLC, Ball Corporation, Novelis Inc, Crown Holdings Inc., China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd., Kohler Co., Foshan Jindesheng Hardware Industry Co., Ltd., Chuzhou Juding Metal Products Co., Ltd., Ternium México, S.A. de C.V., Hubei Dongnuo Industry & Trade Co., Ltd., Silgan Holdings Inc., Shanghai Wangjie Industry & Trade Co., Ltd., Sulzer Mixpac AG, Changchun Rubbing Materials Co., Ltd., Udo Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG, Martinrea International Inc

Container - Product Coverage

HS 7310 - 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
HS 7612 - 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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global container market. 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:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024