World - Transport Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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World - Transport Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Transport Container Market

Transport container market: get recently published statistics featured by an Ai-driven market intelligence tool. Information contain exports, imports, trade, market prices, companies, production, consumption, and market size. Here is a breakdown by country, including Russia, Latin America, Africa, the U.K., the Middle East, the U.S., China, and EU. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.


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Transport Container - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3Hong Kong SAR
4India
5South Korea

In value terms, the largest transport container markets worldwide were China, the United States and Hong Kong SAR, together accounting for 58% of the global market. These countries were followed by India, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Spain, which together accounted for a further 14%.

Among the main consuming countries, South Korea (+359.3% per year) saw the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while transport container market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Transport Container Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per unit
Spain20615032224.9%
Belgium2308902405-58.1%
South Korea4283864694.7%
Czech Republic23532059358.9%
South Africa10979341033-3.0%
Italy156612711214-12.0%
Thailand145812301244-7.7%
United States590332301290-53.3%
Poland196518471865-2.6%
France15322755189611.3%
China3079276936218.4%
Average232619972286-0.8%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($3,621 per unit), while Spain ($322 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+58.9% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per unit
Hong Kong SAR3091287731511.0%
Germany2430261924650.7%
Taiwan (Chinese)8892286178441.7%
France1446161115242.7%
South Korea118910161124-2.7%
Netherlands161414941047-19.5%
Japan907899801-6.0%
Austria914725740-10.0%
United Kingdom11461568473-35.8%
United States865528429-29.5%
Spain813799364-33.1%
Belgium617498325-27.4%
Saudi Arabia200164199-0.3%
Average127111851163-4.3%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($3,151 per unit), while Saudi Arabia ($199 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Transport Container - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Hong Kong SAR2.61.62-11.8%
United States0.70.60.5-15.7%
Germany0.30.30.38.7%
Taiwan (Chinese)0.30.20.2-17.0%
South Korea0.20.20.23.9%

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($2B) constitutes the largest market for imported transport containers worldwide, comprising 34% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($500M), with a 8.5% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.3% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Hong Kong SAR amounted to -11.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-15.7% per year) and Germany (+8.7% per year).

Transport Container - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China106.77.4-16.0%
United States0.40.40.4-2.1%
South Korea0.10.10.218.1%
Poland0.20.20.2-1.1%
France0.20.20.1-4.0%

In value terms, China ($7.4B) remains the largest transport container supplier worldwide, comprising 76% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($394M), with a 4% share of global exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 1.7% share.

In China, transport container exports contracted by an average annual rate of -16.0% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-2.1% per year) and South Korea (+18.1% per year).

Transport Container - Market Forecast

The transport container market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -2.0% for the ten-year period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Transport Container - Product Coverage

  • HS 8609 - Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global transport container market. 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)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • 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
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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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

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

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    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. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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