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Transport Container Price in Pakistan - 2023

Transport Container Price in Pakistan (CIF) - 2023

In April 2023, the average transport container import price amounted to $1,481 per unit, leveling off at the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 57% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $10,970 per unit in April 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to April 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($2,221 per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($722 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+27.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Transport Container Price in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average transport container export price amounted to $855 per unit, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 548%. The export price peaked at $5,373 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,564 per unit), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($299 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 Belgium (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Transport Container Imports in Pakistan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of transport containers decreased by -5.5% to 2.2K units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -31.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.1K units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, transport container imports contracted notably to $2.5M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $3.2M, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Import of Transport Container in Pakistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Afghanistan	107	592	1,591	1,083	116.3%
China	1,037	898	403	495	-21.8%
Germany	33.1	204	640	436	136.2%
United States	337	441	50.5	174	-19.8%
Singapore	473	22.4	5.7	106	-39.3%
Japan	28.9	233	34.7	61.8	28.8%
Malaysia	76.7	64.9	5.5	30.9	-26.1%
Others	289	163	459	146	-20.4%
Total	2,382	2,619	3,191	2,532	2.1%

Top Suppliers of Transport Container to Pakistan in 2022:

Afghanistan (1119.0 units)
China (423.0 units)
Singapore (130.0 units)
Germany (109.0 units)
United States (84.0 units)
Japan (77.0 units)
Malaysia (39.0 units)

Transport Container Exports in Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of transport containers were finally on the rise to reach 91 units after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic slump. The exports peaked at 1K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, transport container exports skyrocketed to $78K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp downturn. The exports peaked at $1.5M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Transport Container in Pakistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	788	236	6.8	61.7	-57.2%
United States	291	31.3	1.6	14.7	-63.0%
Saudi Arabia	47.8	10.8	0.1	1.2	-70.7%
Cyprus	113	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	292	16.8	0.3	N/A	-96.8%
Total	1,533	295	8.8	77.6	-63.0%

Top Export Markets for Transport Container from Pakistan in 2022:

China (77.0 units)
United States (9.0 units)
Saudi Arabia (4.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the transport container market in Pakistan. 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 29202100 - Containers specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport (including containers for transporting fluids)

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Pakistan

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

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. 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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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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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
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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