
Malaysia - Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Container Market Size in Malaysia
The Malaysian container market amounted to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Container Production in Malaysia
In value terms, container production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Container production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.
Container Exports
Exports from Malaysia
In 2022, shipments abroad of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers decreased by -0.8% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, container exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.
Exports by Country
Singapore (X units), Myanmar (X units) and Indonesia (X units) were the main destinations of container exports from Malaysia, with a combined 85% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +43.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, Singapore ($X), Myanmar ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for container exported from Malaysia worldwide, together accounting for 78% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +45.5%, 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 mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
The average container export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Myanmar (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Container Imports
Imports into Malaysia
Container imports into Malaysia declined remarkably to X units in 2022, which is down by -17.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, container imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
Myanmar (X units), China (X units) and Singapore (X units) were the main suppliers of container imports to Malaysia, together accounting for 92% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +264.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest container suppliers to Malaysia were China ($X), Myanmar ($X) and Singapore ($X), together accounting for 93% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +241.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average container import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Singapore ($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 (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the container market in Malaysia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 25911100 - Tanks, casks, drums, cans... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, . .50 l, . .300 l
- Prodcom 25911200 - Tanks, casks, drums... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, < .50 l
- Prodcom 25921133 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, food cans
- Prodcom 25921135 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, drinks
- Prodcom 25921150 - Cans other than for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l
- Prodcom 25921210 - Aluminium collapsible tubular containers of a capacity . .300 litres, for any material except compressed or liquefied gas
- Prodcom 25921240 - Casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, of aluminium, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), n.e.s. (other than collapsible tubular containers and containers for aerosols)
- Prodcom 25921260 - Aluminium aerosol containers, with a capacity . .300 litres
Country coverage:
- Malaysia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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