Thailand - Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes And Similar Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Container Price in Thailand - 2023

Contents:

  1. Container Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2022
  2. Container Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2023
  3. Container Exports in Thailand
  4. Container Imports in Thailand

Container Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2022

The average container export price stood at $0.2 per unit in 2022, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $0.2 per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average 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 Singapore ($0.3 per unit), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($0.1 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 Cambodia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average container import price amounted to $178 per thousand units, falling by -3.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 an increase of 21% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $0.2 per unit. From September 2022 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($332 per thousand units), while the price for Vietnam ($34.0 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Container Exports in Thailand

For the fourth consecutive year, Thailand recorded growth in shipments abroad of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, which increased by 3% to 2.7B units in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, container exports expanded sharply to $453M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Container in Thailand (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam34.036.537.239.34.9%
Cambodia3.18.317.025.1100.8%
Japan41.022.823.822.4-18.2%
Lao People's Democratic Republic5.17.712.419.055.0%
Indonesia16.813.820.117.92.1%
Philippines9.67.610.913.612.3%
Myanmar3.011.813.312.259.6%
United States7.811.913.010.29.4%
China6.46.95.88.811.2%
South Africa6.46.56.67.24.0%
South Korea1.41.05.55.860.6%
Malaysia7.25.26.95.3-9.7%
Sri Lanka3.74.53.82.0-18.5%
Others2222062402645.9%
Total3683504164537.2%

Top Export Markets for Container from Thailand in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (250.8M units)
  2. Myanmar (217.3M units)
  3. Cambodia (143.9M units)
  4. Lao People's Democratic Republic (136.1M units)
  5. Indonesia (102.8M units)
  6. Japan (96.1M units)
  7. Philippines (53.6M units)
  8. China (51.9M units)
  9. South Africa (38.2M units)
  10. United States (33.0M units)
  11. South Korea (27.6M units)
  12. Malaysia (24.0M units)
  13. Sri Lanka (11.4M units)

Container Imports in Thailand

In 2022, overseas purchases of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers decreased by -0.6% to 1.1B units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 1.1B units in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, container imports rose rapidly to $223M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Import of Container in Thailand (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia4.46.017.826.982.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)25.531.032.125.4-0.1%
China14.015.416.718.18.9%
Japan9.48.310.99.1-1.1%
Germany4.53.32.75.88.8%
Vietnam2.42.41.65.229.4%
United States17.22.33.44.5-36.0%
Singapore6.44.84.84.3-12.4%
South Korea2.84.02.83.35.6%
Netherlands3.74.24.42.8-8.9%
Indonesia2.53.00.80.3-50.7%
Others1091031101172.4%
Total2011882092233.5%

Top Suppliers of Container to Thailand in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (142.6M units)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (113.3M units)
  3. China (94.5M units)
  4. Vietnam (85.4M units)
  5. Japan (31.5M units)
  6. Singapore (27.1M units)
  7. South Korea (13.1M units)
  8. Germany (12.3M units)
  9. Netherlands (9.0M units)
  10. United States (4.7M units)
  11. Indonesia (1.4M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the container market in Thailand. 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:

  • Thailand

Data coverage:

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

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. 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
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