Indonesia: Market for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums 2025

Market Size for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Indonesia

The Indonesian market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums rose to $X in 2022, increasing by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% 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 +8.1% against 2019 indices. Wood box and cable drum consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Indonesia

In value terms, wood box and cable drum production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% 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 +9.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 59%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, shipments abroad of wood boxes, crates and cable drums decreased by -35.8% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), Japan (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of wood box and cable drum exports from Indonesia, together comprising 70% of total exports. The United States, Belgium, South Korea and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +166.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood box and cable drum exported from Indonesia were Japan ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 76% of total exports. The United States, Belgium, Qatar and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +195.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average export price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums amounted to $X per unit, surging by 37% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Qatar (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Imports into Indonesia

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of wood boxes, crates and cable drums decreased by -19.4% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 659% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 663%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest wood box and cable drum supplier to Indonesia, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, wood box and cable drum imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bahrain (X units), more than tenfold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bahrain (-20.2% per year) and the United States (+63.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood boxes, crates and cable drums to Indonesia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bahrain (-18.4% per year) and the United States (+67.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -23.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wood box and cable drum import price increased by +23.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Malaysia ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) and Singapore ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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