CIS: Transport Container Market 2025

Transport Container Market Size in CIS

The CIS transport container market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Transport Container Production in CIS

In value terms, transport container production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Transport Container Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, transport container exports in the CIS amounted to X units, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 227%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, transport container exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 312%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units) represented roughly 73% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X units), comprising a 22% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +48.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Russia ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +41.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 172%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Transport Container Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of transport containers imported in the CIS skyrocketed to X units, rising by 30% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 197% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, transport container imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 145%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X units) and Russia (X units) dominates imports structure, together comprising 85% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Kazakhstan (X units). All these countries together took approx. 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +23.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported transport containers in the CIS, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with an 8% share.

In Russia, transport container imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+15.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+11.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -32.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :