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

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

The Dutch market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -14.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

For the eighth consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, which increased by 24% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units), Poland (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from the Netherlands, with a combined 56% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 53% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +40.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 7.6%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 UK (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 3.7% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +18.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Poland (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to the Netherlands, with a combined 72% share of total imports. The UK, Belgium, China, the Czech Republic and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +22.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 65% of total imports. China, Belgium, the UK, the Czech Republic and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

China, with a CAGR of +33.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +86.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform