South-Eastern Asia: Market for Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the Southeast Asian market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 2.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +9.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 22%. As a result, production attained 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 South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exported in South-Eastern Asia expanded significantly to X units, picking up by 9.5% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X units), Thailand (X units) and Indonesia (X units) represented the key exporter of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in South-Eastern Asia, committing 73% of total export. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X units) and Malaysia (X units), together comprising a 23% share of total exports. Myanmar (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 71% share of total exports. Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of +79.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, rising by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+76.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 8.2% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cambodia (X units) and Thailand (X units) were the key importers of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in South-Eastern Asia, together committing 53% of total imports. Vietnam (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by Malaysia (8.9%), Singapore (8.2%) and Indonesia (5.5%). The Philippines (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Cambodia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +21.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 7.9%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform