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

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

The Estonian market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers dropped slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers declined significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 254% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Estonia was estimated at X units, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers reached $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 248% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Estonia, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lithuania amounted to +137.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+13.7% per year) and Finland (-18.6% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Estonia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lithuania stood at +135.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+20.4% per year) and Finland (-17.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Estonia

Imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers into Estonia rose significantly to X units in 2022, with an increase of 7.8% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -30.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -36.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X units) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container to Estonia, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X units), with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland amounted to +25.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-11.5% per year) and Sweden (-12.6% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Estonia, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Finland stood at +21.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-11.9% per year) and Sweden (-6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for Finland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform