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

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

The Central Asian market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +114.6% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in Central Asia soared to X units, increasing by 10,943% on 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, namely Kazakhstan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports, with a CAGR of +126.8% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kazakhstan increased by +73 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +97.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, growing by 4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 202% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -13.0% per year.

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

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in Central Asia skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 90% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X units) represented the major importer of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, creating 73% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X units), constituting an 18% share of total imports. The following importers - Mongolia (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units) - each resulted at an 8.5% share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +28.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+87.1%), Kyrgyzstan (+69.7%) and Mongolia (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +87.1% from 2012-2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (+18 p.p.), Kazakhstan (+11 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Mongolia (-27.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), together comprising 94% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +87.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -25.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while Kazakhstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform