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

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

The market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in Australia and Oceania reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 58%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, when their volume increased by 55% to X units. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand dominates containers structure, resulting at X units, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. Australia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports, with a CAGR of +10.4% from 2012 to 2022. Australia (-14.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand increased by +33 percentage points.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand totaled +15.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -22.8% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by +27.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while New Zealand amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.8%).

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

Imports in Australia and Oceania

For the fourth year in a row, Australia and Oceania recorded growth in supplies from abroad of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, which increased by 11% to X units in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +112.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X units) and Australia (X units) were the main importers of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in 2022, finishing at near 40% and 29% of total imports, respectively. French Polynesia (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by New Zealand (8.1%) and New Caledonia (6.5%). Solomon Islands (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Papua New Guinea (with a CAGR of +21.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), Papua New Guinea ($X) and New Zealand ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Papua New Guinea, with a CAGR of +12.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 33%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while French Polynesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform