World - Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes And Similar Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| 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
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:
- USA
- 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
+ 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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- 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
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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