U.S. - Transport Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. Transport Container Import Price in June 2022
In June 2022, the transport container price amounted to $2.1K per unit (CIF, US), surging by 32% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The import price peaked at $3.3K per unit in January 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to June 2022.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($2.5K per unit), while the price for Turkey ($7.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+91.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Transport Container Imports
In June 2022, purchases abroad of transport containers decreased by -17.6% to 64K units for the first time since March 2022, thus ending a two-month rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 83% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 77K units, and then reduced rapidly in the following month.
In value terms, transport container imports expanded remarkably to $132M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +6.4% over the period from January 2022 to June 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 13% month-to-month. Imports peaked in June 2022.
U.S. Transport Container Imports by Country
In June 2022, China (45K units) constituted the largest transport container supplier to the United States, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, transport container imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (5.4K units), eightfold. Slovenia (4K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.3% share.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China stood at +19.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.1% per month) and Slovenia (0.0% per month).
In value terms, China ($109M) constituted the largest supplier of transport container to the United States, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($4.3M), with a 3.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 2.4% share.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.5% per month) and Switzerland (+92.8% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the transport container market in the U.S.. 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 29202100 - Containers specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport (including containers for transporting fluids)
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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