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United Kingdom - Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes And Similar Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Container Price in the UK - 2023

Container Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average container import price amounted to $0.3 per unit, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($0.5 per unit), while the price for Ireland ($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 Spain (+26.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average container export price amounted to $0.2 per unit, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $0.2 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($0.4 per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Germany (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container Imports in the UK

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 27% to 2.6B units in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. Imports peaked at 2.8B units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, container imports soared to $739M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Container in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	86.6	96.7	89.2	141	17.6%
China	65.1	55.2	95.8	102	16.1%
Spain	20.4	8.7	32.2	86.5	61.9%
Czech Republic	52.7	50.3	27.6	82.4	16.1%
Italy	23.0	26.9	29.4	43.1	23.3%
Turkey	26.4	27.0	29.7	40.3	15.1%
Netherlands	29.1	31.9	21.0	33.5	4.8%
Switzerland	3.5	3.6	10.8	30.5	105.8%
France	20.3	16.4	12.8	28.0	11.3%
Portugal	21.9	13.2	15.0	19.4	-4.0%
Hungary	8.2	9.1	6.3	19.3	33.0%
Ireland	10.3	5.4	9.5	9.3	-3.3%
South Africa	37.6	2.2	1.1	0.3	-80.0%
Others	60.9	76.6	105	104	19.5%
Total	466	423	485	739	16.6%

Top Suppliers of Container to the UK in 2022:

Germany (464.5M units)
Spain (356.6M units)
Czech Republic (294.6M units)
China (238.8M units)
Turkey (184.7M units)
Italy (170.0M units)
Netherlands (128.3M units)
Hungary (90.9M units)
Switzerland (85.9M units)
Portugal (83.1M units)
Ireland (74.4M units)
France (62.1M units)
South Africa (1.8M units)

Container Exports in the UK

In 2022, the amount of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exported from the UK shrank slightly to 2.2B units, reducing by -4.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at 3B units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, container exports declined slightly to $403M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The exports peaked at $505M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Container in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	49.9	57.5	49.2	55.9	3.9%
Belgium	55.2	34.9	56.4	53.9	-0.8%
Netherlands	57.1	36.5	49.6	44.6	-7.9%
Ireland	35.0	42.7	42.4	42.8	6.9%
Italy	18.5	16.3	15.4	39.7	29.0%
United States	28.4	33.2	43.2	29.0	0.7%
Germany	53.4	35.4	25.7	26.3	-21.0%
Spain	18.6	22.5	12.6	22.1	5.9%
Poland	11.1	9.6	9.1	12.8	4.9%
Japan	16.2	3.6	3.8	12.0	-9.5%
Turkey	4.3	3.6	4.2	9.8	31.6%
Others	157	147	110	54.1	-29.9%
Total	505	442	422	403	-7.2%

Top Export Markets for Container from the UK in 2022:

Belgium (421.7M units)
France (320.5M units)
Netherlands (317.9M units)
Italy (273.8M units)
Ireland (203.2M units)
Spain (117.6M units)
Germany (111.4M units)
United States (80.4M units)
Turkey (66.3M units)
Poland (61.0M units)
Japan (31.1M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

United Kingdom

Data coverage:

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

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2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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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