Shipping Container Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Size of Container, By Product Type, By Goods Transported, By Region, and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Shipping Container Market, valued at USD 13.30 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 7.10% to reach USD 20.07 Billion by 2030. Shipping containers are standardized, reusable intermodal units essential for the efficient global transport, storage, and handling of diverse goods across various modes of transportation. The market's growth is primarily driven by expanding global trade volumes, significant growth in e-commerce, ongoing industrialization, and continuous development of port infrastructure and intermodal transport networks.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 13.30 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 20.07 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	7.10%
Fastest Growing Segment	Machinery
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

Global trade expansion and interconnected economies serve as fundamental drivers for the shipping container market, directly influencing the volume and frequency of goods transported worldwide. As nations increasingly engage in international commerce, the demand for efficient and standardized shipping solutions escalates. This necessitates a robust fleet of containers to facilitate the movement of raw materials, intermediate goods, and finished products across continents. The sustained growth in global trade directly translates into a heightened requirement for container capacity to support complex supply chains.

Key Market Challenges

A significant challenge impeding market expansion is the persistent overcapacity within the global container fleet. This oversupply directly leads to a reduction in freight rates, diminishing profitability for both shipping carriers and leasing companies. For example, according to BIMCO, in 2023, shipyards delivered 2.2 million TEU of new container ship capacity, which contributed to an 8% increase in the global container fleet.

Key Market Trends

Enhanced digitalization and tracking technologies are profoundly transforming operational efficiency and supply chain visibility within the global shipping container market. The integration of advanced tracking systems, IoT sensors, and digital platforms provides real-time data on container location, condition, and security. This enhanced transparency allows for optimized logistics, proactive issue resolution, and improved inventory management.

Key Market Players

China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd
A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S
Singamas Container Holdings Limited
CXIC Group Containers Company Limited
Textainer Group Holdings Limited
SEA BOX, Inc.
Triton International Limited
W&K Containers, Inc.
CMA CGM Group
CARU Group B.V.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Shipping Container Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Shipping Container Market, By Size of Container:

High Cube Container (40 feet)
Small Container (20 feet)
Others

Shipping Container Market, By Product Type:

Dry Container
Refrigerated Container
Others

Shipping Container Market, By Goods Transported:

Machinery
Equipment & Electronics
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Others

Shipping Container Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Shipping Container Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Shipping Container Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Size of Container (High Cube Container (40 feet), Small Container (20 feet), Others)
- 5.2.2. By Product Type (Dry Container, Refrigerated Container, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Goods Transported (Machinery, Equipment & Electronics, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Shipping Container Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Size of Container
- 6.2.2. By Product Type
- 6.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 6.3.2. Canada Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 6.3.3. Mexico Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Goods Transported

7. Europe Shipping Container Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Size of Container
- 7.2.2. By Product Type
- 7.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 7.3.2. France Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 7.3.4. Italy Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Product Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 7.3.5. Spain Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Product Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Goods Transported

8. Asia Pacific Shipping Container Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Size of Container
- 8.2.2. By Product Type
- 8.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 8.3.2. India Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 8.3.3. Japan Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 8.3.4. South Korea Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Product Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 8.3.5. Australia Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Product Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Goods Transported

9. Middle East & Africa Shipping Container Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Size of Container
- 9.2.2. By Product Type
- 9.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 9.3.2. UAE Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 9.3.3. South Africa Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Goods Transported

10. South America Shipping Container Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Size of Container
- 10.2.2. By Product Type
- 10.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 10.3.2. Colombia Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Goods Transported
- 10.3.3. Argentina Shipping Container Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Size of Container
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Goods Transported

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Shipping Container Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S
15.3. Singamas Container Holdings Limited
15.4. CXIC Group Containers Company Limited
15.5. Textainer Group Holdings Limited
15.6. SEA BOX, Inc.
15.7. Triton International Limited
15.8. W&K Containers, Inc.
15.9. CMA CGM Group
15.10. CARU Group B.V.