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Hong Kong SAR, China: Container Market 2025

Container Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong container market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -8.4% 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, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Container Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, the amount of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exported from Hong Kong SAR reduced sharply to X units, which is down by -36.3% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 10%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, container exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for container exports from Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, container exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X units), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-7.3% per year) and Japan (-10.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+12.5% per year) and Japan (-13.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average container export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -25.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) (less than $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 South Korea (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, the amount of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers imported into Hong Kong SAR reduced sharply to X units, with a decrease of -21.2% against 2021. In general, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, container imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main container supplier to Hong Kong SAR, with a approx. 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -4.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -2.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average container import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +2.3% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in the world?

Mexico remains the largest container consuming country worldwide, accounting for 97% of total volume.

What are the largest producers of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in the world?

Mexico constituted the country with the largest volume of container production, comprising approx. 97% of total volume.

What are the leading suppliers of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of container to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 9% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for container exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in Hong Kong SAR, China?

In 2021, the average container export price amounted to $5,438 per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The average container import price stood at $2,967 per ton in 2021, surging by 9.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the container market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25911100 - Tanks, casks, drums, cans... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, . .50 l, . .300 l
Prodcom 25911200 - Tanks, casks, drums... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, < .50 l
Prodcom 25921133 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, food cans
Prodcom 25921135 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, drinks
Prodcom 25921150 - Cans other than for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l
Prodcom 25921210 - Aluminium collapsible tubular containers of a capacity . .300 litres, for any material except compressed or liquefied gas
Prodcom 25921240 - Casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, of aluminium, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), n.e.s. (other than collapsible tubular containers and containers for aerosols)
Prodcom 25921260 - Aluminium aerosol containers, with a capacity . .300 litres

Country coverage:

Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024