Europe: Container Market 2024

Container Market Size in Europe

The Europe container market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Container Production in Europe

In value terms, container production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Container Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by X% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, container exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Spain (X units), Poland (X units), France (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Italy (X units), the UK (X units), Belgium (X units), Russia (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Switzerland (X units) was the major exporter of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in Europe, comprising X% of total export. Denmark (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Poland, the UK, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by X% to X units, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, container imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of container imports in 2022 were Belgium (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units), together recording X% of total import. The UK (X units) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (X%) and Austria (X%). Spain (X units), Italy (X units), Switzerland (X units), Portugal (X units), Hungary (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest container importing markets in Europe were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, the UK, Poland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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