Industrial Drums Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Industrial Drums Market Analysis

The Industrial Drums Market size is estimated at USD 13.83 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 18.24 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.69% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• Industrial drums are increasingly in demand in the chemical and petrochemical lubricants market. Their appeal lies in their robustness, gas barrier capabilities, and ease of use, which are expected to propel demand across the industry during the forecast period.
• The petrochemical sector, in particular, is emphasizing the need for secure packaging to safeguard its products. Concurrently, the surge in paints, dyes, and ink production in emerging markets, coupled with a heightened emphasis on secure supply chains, is expected to further bolster demand. Notably, as investments in production equipment rise, the industrial drum market stands to gain significant growth opportunities.
• While the APAC region is poised to dominate drum demand, regions like the Middle East and Eastern Europe are increasingly influencing the global landscape, especially with notable advancements in Eastern Europe. For example, in March 2023, Mauser Packaging Solutions underscored this trend by inaugurating a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in China's Haiyan Economic Development Zone near Shanghai. This move aligned with the region's escalating industrial packaging needs, ensuring readiness for both current and future market demands.
• Industrial drums play a pivotal role in the intermediate manufacturing processes of key sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverages. They not only enable safe and efficient storage, transport, and handling of materials but also ensure containment and integrity, thereby enhancing production workflows and regulatory compliance.
• Furthermore, fiber drums are gaining traction in the chemical and fertilizer sectors, offering enhanced productivity and cost savings. With a surge in fertilizer and chemical trade between nations, the demand for diverse industrial drums is set to escalate.
• While regulatory changes are nudging industrial drum prices upwards, impacting consumption and market growth, manufacturers are increasingly turning to eco-friendly packaging materials. Fiber and paperboard, with their eco-conscious appeal and high recyclability rates, are witnessing a surge in adoption across regions.

Industrial Drums Industry Segmentation

Industrial drums are primarily used to store and transport materials for the delivery of mass freight. Based on the different materials, industrial drums are often separated into three main categories: steel drums, plastic drums, and fiber drums. The study tracks revenue accrued from the sales of the drums offered by various vendors operating in the market with manufacturing capability. The study does not consider service providers that offer third-party supplier services.

The global industrial drums market is segmented by product type (steel drum, plastic drum, fiber drum), end-user industry (food and beverages, chemicals and fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, petroleum and lubricants, other end-user industries), and geography (North America [United States, Canada], Europe [United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, Rest of Asia-Pacific], Latin America [Brazil, Mexico, Rest of Latin America], Middle East and Africa [United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt, Rest of Middle East and Africa]). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.