Algeria: Market for Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers in Algeria

The Algerian market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -8.9% 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). In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -34.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 31% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,007%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 680% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Turkey (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Algeria, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +43.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Algeria, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +39.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-15.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -18.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, the amount of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers imported into Algeria dropped to X units, waning by -8.9% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -38.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -34.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 79%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X units), Turkey (X units) and Tunisia (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Algeria, with a combined 35% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of +52.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Turkey ($X) and Tunisia ($X) were the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container suppliers to Algeria, together accounting for 36% of total imports.

Jordan, with a CAGR of +53.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per unit) and Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for Tunisia ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform