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

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

In 2022, after eight years of decline, there was significant growth in the Bahraini market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, when its value increased by 15% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, approx. X units of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers were exported from Bahrain; which is down by -39.5% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 430% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 451%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Bahrain, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Morocco exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Morocco amounted to -12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+12.1% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-10.2% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Bahrain, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malta ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Morocco totaled -12.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malta (-8.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+12.3% 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, waning by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malta ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka (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 Algeria (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Bahrain

After eight years of decline, supplies from abroad of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 19% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 119% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 96%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X units) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container to Bahrain, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X units), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at -7.0%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Bahrain, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia totaled -3.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by +63.1% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for Saudi Arabia totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform