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

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

The Luxembourg market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers fell notably to $X in 2022, declining by -59.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers in Luxembourg

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Luxembourg skyrocketed to X units, rising by 41% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 3,219% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 2,343% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Luxembourg, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +44.9%.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Luxembourg, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +53.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -11.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+5.8%).

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

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, approx. X units of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers were imported into Luxembourg; shrinking by -9.7% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units), Germany (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Luxembourg, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Italy, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +48.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container suppliers to Luxembourg were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +54.6%, 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 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +47.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform