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

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

The Benelux market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers contracted sharply to $X in 2022, shrinking by -23.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 6% to X units, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main exporting country with an export of around X units, which amounted to 83% of total exports. Belgium (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Luxembourg (5.3%).

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (+37.8%) and Belgium (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +37.8% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands and Luxembourg increased by +12 and +4.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container supplier in Benelux, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+3.1% per year) and Luxembourg (+46.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 7.3%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers decreased by -29.1% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 74%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 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 contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units) represented the key importer of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, achieving 67% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), achieving a 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.9%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in Benelux, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform