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

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

The Indonesian market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level 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 Indonesia

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% 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 +2.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 31%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Indonesia dropped to X units, falling by -7.6% against 2021. In general, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 +72.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Indonesia, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Papua New Guinea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (X units), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Papua New Guinea stood at +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+61.8% per year) and Vietnam (+8.7% per year).

In value terms, Papua New Guinea ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Indonesia, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Papua New Guinea stood at +20.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+70.9% per year) and Malaysia (-10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Solomon Islands ($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 Cambodia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers into Indonesia fell to X units, shrinking by -13.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Malaysia (X units) and Thailand (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Indonesia, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container suppliers to Indonesia, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +32.1%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 18% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by +121.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Malaysia ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform