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

Market Size for Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 30% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers decreased by -97.4% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 6,369%. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 6,399%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -1.2%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -7.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -6.0% per year.

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

Imports into the Dominican Republic

For the third year in a row, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in supplies from abroad of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, which increased by 12% to X units in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 139%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), Mexico (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +153.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Mexico ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container suppliers to the Dominican Republic, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of +98.5%, 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 average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Panama ($X per unit) and Mexico ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform