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

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

The Pakistani market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 43%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Pakistan surged to X units, with an increase of 82% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 7,403% against the previous year. The exports peaked 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 surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6,495%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Pakistan, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Afghanistan stood at +148.8%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Pakistan, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan stood at +180.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 Afghanistan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Afghanistan (+12.8%).

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

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers into Pakistan fell dramatically to X units, which is down by -20% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), Turkey (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Pakistan, together comprising 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +177.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container suppliers to Pakistan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +182.8%, 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

The average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 6.7%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Turkey ($X per unit) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for Egypt ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform