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New Zealand: Market for Iron or Steel Cans 2025

Market Size for Iron or Steel Cans in New Zealand

In 2021, the New Zealand iron or steel can market increased by 42% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Iron or Steel Cans

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, overseas shipments of iron or steel cans decreased by -6.4% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 590% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel can exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1,492%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X units), Australia (X units) and Samoa (X units) were the main destinations of iron or steel can exports from New Zealand, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Fiji (with a CAGR of +66.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Fiji ($X), Australia ($X) and Samoa ($X) constituted the largest markets for iron or steel can exported from New Zealand worldwide, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Fiji, with a CAGR of +62.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average iron or steel can export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -7.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Samoa ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Fiji ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Samoa (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Iron or Steel Cans

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, overseas purchases of iron or steel cans increased by 19% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel can imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 73%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Thailand (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main suppliers of iron or steel can imports to New Zealand, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest iron or steel can suppliers to New Zealand were China ($X), Thailand ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 89% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +45.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average iron or steel can import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the price for Australia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China constituted the country with the largest volume of iron or steel can consumption, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, iron or steel can consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9% share.
China remains the largest iron or steel can producing country worldwide, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, iron or steel can production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 9% share.
In value terms, the largest iron or steel can suppliers to New Zealand were China, Thailand and South Korea, with a combined 89% share of total imports.
In value terms, Fiji, Australia and Samoa constituted the largest markets for iron or steel can exported from New Zealand worldwide, together comprising 97% of total exports.
In 2021, the average iron or steel can export price amounted to $0.3 per unit, reducing by -7.8% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average iron or steel can import price amounted to $0.3 per unit, growing by 22% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for iron or steel can in New Zealand. 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 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

Country coverage:

  • New Zealand

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in New Zealand
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 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

  12. 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

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