Indonesia: Container Market 2025

Container Market Size in Indonesia

The Indonesian container market shrank to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.5% against 2018 indices. Container consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Container Production in Indonesia

In value terms, container production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 66%. Container production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Container Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, overseas shipments of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 5.9% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, container exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 80%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X units) was the main destination for container exports from Indonesia, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, container exports to Papua New Guinea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X units), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Papua New Guinea totaled +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-6.8% per year) and Japan (-16.3% per year).

In value terms, Papua New Guinea ($X) remains the key foreign market for tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Indonesia, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 9.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Papua New Guinea amounted to +12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+7.2% per year) and Malaysia (-11.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average container export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Singapore (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, approx. X units of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers were imported into Indonesia; shrinking by -13.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, container imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Thailand (X units) and Malaysia (X units) were the main suppliers of container imports to Indonesia, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), China ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest container suppliers to Indonesia, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +8.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 container import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 47% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, container import price increased by +115.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for China ($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 (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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