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Nepal: Container Market 2025

Container Market Size in Nepal

After two years of growth, the Nepalese container market decreased by -16.1% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Container Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, the amount of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exported from Nepal surged to X units, increasing by 281% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 387%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, container exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 495%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X units) was the main destination for container exports from Nepal, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel (X units), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India totaled +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (0.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (-21.2% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Israel ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for container exported from Nepal worldwide, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Israel, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average container export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -81.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 106%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India (less than $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 the Czech Republic (+0.9%).

Container Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, purchases abroad of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers decreased by -14.9% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 54%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, container imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X units) was the main container supplier to Nepal, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, container imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+144.2% per year) and China (-13.2% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Nepal, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India totaled +21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+122.4% per year) and China (-10.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average container import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.2%), 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 Nepal. 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:

Nepal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nepal
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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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024