Germany: Transport Container Market 2025

Transport Container Market Size in Germany

The German transport container market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Transport Container Production in Germany

In value terms, transport container production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Transport Container Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of transport containers decreased by -41.4% to X units for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, transport container exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for transport container exports from Germany, with a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, transport container exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X units), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +21.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+42.5% per year) and Austria (+25.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for transport container exported from Germany were the United States ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 37% share of total exports. Switzerland, the UK, France, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Poland, Belgium, Qatar and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +74.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average transport container export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 43% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Denmark (-5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Transport Container Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X units of transport containers were imported into Germany; surging by 3.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 -6.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, transport container imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Poland (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main suppliers of transport container imports to Germany, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Slovakia, Denmark, the Netherlands, the United States, Austria, the UK and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Cameroon (with a CAGR of +546.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest transport container suppliers to Germany were China ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports. Slovakia, the Netherlands, the United States, Austria, the UK, Cameroon and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Cameroon, with a CAGR of +771.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 transport container import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, transport container import price increased by +55.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 48%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (+36.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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