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

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

The New Zealand market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers reduced remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by -34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated perceptible 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, production increased by +7.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from New Zealand

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 149% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 336%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from New Zealand, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Papua New Guinea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X units), twofold. French Polynesia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Papua New Guinea totaled +43.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+3.0% per year) and French Polynesia (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, Papua New Guinea ($X), Australia ($X) and French Polynesia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container exported from New Zealand worldwide, together accounting for 88% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Papua New Guinea, with a CAGR of +51.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, waning by -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($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 French Polynesia (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X units of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers were imported into New Zealand; which is down by -6.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X units) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container to New Zealand, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X units), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia stood at -6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.7% per year) and the UK (+28.3% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to New Zealand, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled -9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.6% per year) and the United States (+23.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform