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

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

The Swiss market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -9.1% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 +6.2% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40%. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, when their volume decreased by -0.8% to X units. Overall, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Austria (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Switzerland, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria stood at +65.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+20.2% per year) and Germany (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 77% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +93.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 21%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 France (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers into Switzerland shrank to X units, waning by -7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 117%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), Germany (X units) and Croatia (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Switzerland, together comprising 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +303.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Croatia ($X) constituted the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +225.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, growing by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform