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

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

The Malaysian market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers fell to $X in 2022, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 88%. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Malaysia

Exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Malaysia surged to X units in 2022, with an increase of 17% on 2021 figures. In general, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -12.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -5.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Myanmar (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Malaysia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Myanmar stood at +75.5%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Myanmar amounted to +69.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then dropped in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +11.8% per year.

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

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers into Malaysia contracted dramatically to X units, declining by -24.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Imports peaked 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 fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 86%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X units) was the main aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container supplier to Malaysia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Myanmar amounted to +285.8%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Myanmar amounted to +328.8%.

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 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Myanmar amounted to +11.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform