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Saudi Arabia: Transport Container Market 2024

Transport Container Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi transport container market stood at $X in 2022, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Transport Container Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, transport container production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 68%. Transport container production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Transport Container Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, overseas shipments of transport containers decreased by -27.3% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 818% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, transport container exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 715% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) was the main destination for transport container exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, transport container exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sudan (X units), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -18.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+43.3% per year) and Sudan (+78.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for transport container exported from Saudi Arabia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Sudan ($X), together comprising 92% of total exports.

Sudan, with a CAGR of +43.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 transport container export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Bahrain ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 United Arab Emirates (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Transport Container Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In value terms, transport container imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of transport containers to Saudi Arabia, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+34.2% per year) and China (+14.8% per year).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for transport containers in the world?

The United States constituted the country with the largest volume of transport container consumption, comprising approx. 32% of total volume. Moreover, transport container consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Africa, with a 10% share.

What are the largest producers of transport containers in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 63% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of transport containers to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of transport container to Saudi Arabia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of transport containers from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest markets for transport container exported from Saudi Arabia were Bahrain, Sudan and Kuwait, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for transport containers in Saudi Arabia?

The average transport container export price stood at $920 per unit in 2021, increasing by 1,179% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for transport containers in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average transport container import price amounted to $186 per unit, reducing by -9.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the transport container market in Saudi Arabia. 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 29202100 - Containers specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport (including containers for transporting fluids)

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

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

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023