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

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

The Scandinavia market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers declined slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -2.1% against the previous year. The market 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 level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Scandinavia

Exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers contracted to X units in 2022, waning by -12.9% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which resulted at 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X units), constituting a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container exports from Sweden stood at -1.2%. At the same time, Finland (+11.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +11.8% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Finland increased by +19 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +12.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while Sweden amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+0.5%).

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

Imports in Scandinavia

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers decreased by -5.4% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X units) and Norway (X units) represented roughly 87% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Finland (X units), generating a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container importing markets in Scandinavia were Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of +10.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 12%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while Sweden ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform