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

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

The Polish market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers reduced to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period 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. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exported from Poland reduced to X units, dropping by -13.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), Germany (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the main destinations of exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Poland, with a combined 33% 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 the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +29.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container exported from Poland were the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 32% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +27.4%, 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 export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Ukraine ($X per unit) and Lithuania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers imported into Poland shrank modestly to X units, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 14%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container to Poland, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X units), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+3.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Poland, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+5.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform