South Africa - Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes And Similar Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Container Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
- Container Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Container Exports in South Africa
- Container Imports in South Africa
Container Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
The average container export price stood at $95.1 per thousand units in July 2023, falling by -3.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 66% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $107 per thousand units in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to July 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($160 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($45.0 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lesotho (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Container Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average container import price stood at $0.2 per unit in 2022, rising by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $0.2 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Turkey ($0.2 per unit), while the price for Botswana (less than $0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Container Exports in South Africa
In 2022, exports of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from South Africa shrank to 1.3B units, waning by -7.9% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at 1.7B units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, container exports reduced notably to $89M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $120M, and then declined remarkably in the following year.
| Export of Container in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Zambia | 11.6 | 9.4 | 16.4 | 16.5 | 12.5% |
| Namibia | 20.3 | 8.1 | 10.6 | 15.2 | -9.2% |
| Mozambique | 9.6 | 8.8 | 13.5 | 14.2 | 13.9% |
| Zimbabwe | 4.9 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 13.6 | 40.5% |
| Botswana | 5.9 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 11.3 | 24.2% |
| Swaziland | 5.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 0.0% |
| Argentina | 6.0 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | -9.1% |
| Lesotho | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | -2.9% |
| Angola | 11.4 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 0.8 | -58.8% |
| Nigeria | 15.5 | 10.0 | 7.9 | 0.2 | -76.5% |
| Others | 6.2 | 17.6 | 42.2 | 6.1 | -0.5% |
| Total | 97.9 | 83.8 | 120 | 88.5 | -3.3% |
Top Export Markets for Container from South Africa in 2022:
- Namibia (514.6M units)
- Zimbabwe (180.9M units)
- Mozambique (159.1M units)
- Zambia (127.8M units)
- Botswana (123.6M units)
- Swaziland (46.9M units)
- Argentina (41.9M units)
- Lesotho (22.4M units)
- Angola (4.4M units)
- Nigeria (0.7M units)
Container Imports in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers imported into South Africa fell to 241M units, reducing by -11.5% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 273M units, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, container imports dropped to $45M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $47M, and then fell in the following year.
| Import of Container in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 20.5 | 17.3 | 21.3 | 14.8 | -10.3% |
| Thailand | 7.4 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 7.1 | -1.4% |
| India | 2.4 | 1.9 | 6.4 | 5.3 | 30.2% |
| United Kingdom | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 5.5% |
| Pakistan | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 11.0% |
| Turkey | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 26.0% |
| Czech Republic | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 26.0% |
| Jordan | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | 1.4 | 366.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 58.7% |
| Others | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 1.3% |
| Total | 42.0 | 35.7 | 47.4 | 44.6 | 2.0% |
Top Suppliers of Container to South Africa in 2022:
- China (92.1M units)
- Thailand (38.7M units)
- India (24.1M units)
- Jordan (13.7M units)
- United Arab Emirates (12.7M units)
- United Kingdom (12.3M units)
- Turkey (10.0M units)
- Czech Republic (9.9M units)
- Pakistan (9.0M units)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the container market in South Africa. 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 25911100 - Tanks, casks, drums, cans... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, . .50 l, . .300 l
- Prodcom 25911200 - Tanks, casks, drums... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, < .50 l
- Prodcom 25921133 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, food cans
- Prodcom 25921135 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, drinks
- Prodcom 25921150 - Cans other than for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l
- Prodcom 25921210 - Aluminium collapsible tubular containers of a capacity . .300 litres, for any material except compressed or liquefied gas
- Prodcom 25921240 - Casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, of aluminium, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), n.e.s. (other than collapsible tubular containers and containers for aerosols)
- Prodcom 25921260 - Aluminium aerosol containers, with a capacity . .300 litres
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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