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

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

The Europe market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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 +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 0.9% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 8.6%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers rose notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 13%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), France (X units), Spain (X units), Poland (X units), the UK (X units), Denmark (X units), Switzerland (X units), Russia (X units), Serbia (X units) and Slovakia (X units), together reaching 82% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +24.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 38% of total exports. France, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, Poland, Denmark, Russia, Slovakia and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +18.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 7.1%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Switzerland ($X per unit), while Serbia ($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 UK (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Europe

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers decreased by -6% to X units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units), followed by France (X units), Germany (X units), Austria (X units), the UK (X units), Belgium (X units), Italy (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main importers of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, together creating 62% of total imports. Spain (X units), Switzerland (X units), Hungary (X units), Denmark (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +10.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 32% of total imports. Austria, Germany, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Hungary, Denmark and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 50%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Austria, with a CAGR of +10.8%, 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 the UK ($X per unit), while Spain ($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 (+12.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform