Eastern Europe: Transport Container Market 2025

Transport Container Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European transport container market declined dramatically to $X in 2022, falling by -17.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a moderate increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Transport Container Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, transport container production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +84.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Transport Container Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X units of transport containers were exported in Eastern Europe; approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 128%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, transport container exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +55.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units) was the major exporter of transport containers, mixing up 55% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Slovakia (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units), together committing a 35% share of total exports. Estonia (X units), Romania (X units) and Russia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to transport container exports from Poland stood at +6.6%. At the same time, Estonia (+7.4%) and Russia (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Estonia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +7.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Romania (-7.7%), Slovakia (-16.2%) and the Czech Republic (-35.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, Slovakia, Estonia and Russia increased by +52, +10, +2.8 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 86% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +8.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 492% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+56.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Transport Container Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of transport containers decreased by -67.9% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 422% 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 surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 75%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units), Hungary (X units), Russia (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) represented the largest importer of transport containers in Eastern Europe, generating 85% of total import. Romania (X units), Ukraine (X units) and Lithuania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +18.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported transport containers in Eastern Europe, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 13% 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: Poland (+21.2% per year) and Hungary (+19.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, growing by 260% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Ukraine ($X per unit), while the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+32.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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