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China Shipping Container Market, 2020-2028

The shipping container market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 6,625.0 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 12.4% is expected of China shipping container market from 2021 to 2028.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$2,595.9
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$6,625.0
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
12.4%
Report Coverage
China

China shipping container market highlights

  • The China shipping container market generated a revenue of USD 2,595.9 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 6,625.0 million by 2028.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2021 to 2028.
  • In terms of segment, iso containers was the largest revenue generating product in 2020.
  • ISO Containers is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Shipping container market data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 2,595.9 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 6,625.0 million
Growth rate12.4% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentIso containers
Fastest growing segmentISO Containers
Historical data2017 - 2019
Base year2020
Forecast period2021 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationISO Containers, Non-standard Containers
Key market players worldwideA. P. Moller Maersk A/S Class A, China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd Class H, Singamas Container Holdings Ltd, Sea Ltd ADR


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 40.5% of the global shipping container market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • In Asia Pacific, China shipping container market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 6,625.0 million by 2028.

China is the largest producer and consumer of shipping containers in the international market. Huge industrial sector, large volume production, and exports and imports of industrial goods are the key contributing factors for the growth of Chinese market. The world’s largest bilateral trade happens between China and the U.S.

In 2019, goods worth USD 472 billion were exported by China to the U.S., similarly U.S. exported goods worth USD 132 billion to China. This explains massive scale of trade operations from China and its strategic importance in the global shipping container market. China recovered quickly from disruptions caused by the COVID-19 with an increase in exports at a faster pace. This was mainly due to rapid vaccination programs and easing of lockdown restrictions around the world.

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Publish Date: Dec 16, 2024

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Shipping Container Market Report Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Sea Ltd ADRView profile 62,7001 Fusionopolis Place, No. 17-10, Galaxis, Singapore, Singapore, 138522www.sea.com
A. P. Moller Maersk A/S Class AView profile 100,000Esplanaden 50, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1263www.maersk.com
China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd Class HView profile 50,632CIMC R&D Centre, 2 Gangwan Avenue, 8th Floor, Shekou, Nanshan Distritct, Guangdong, Shenzhen, China, People's Republic of, 518067www.cimc.com
Singamas Container Holdings LtdView profile 3,08975-83 King’s Road, 19th Floor, SUP Tower, Hong Kong, Hong Kongwww.singamas.com

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Iso Containers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 98.3% in 2020.

Horizon Databook has segmented the China shipping container market based on iso containers, non-standard containers covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.




China is the largest producer and consumer of shipping containers in the international market. Huge industrial sector, large volume production, and exports and imports of industrial goods are the key contributing factors for the growth of Chinese market. The world’s largest bilateral trade happens between China and the U.S.

In 2019, goods worth USD 472 billion were exported by China to the U.S., similarly U.S. exported goods worth USD 132 billion to China. This explains massive scale of trade operations from China and its strategic importance in the global shipping container market. China recovered quickly from disruptions caused by the COVID-19 with an increase in exports at a faster pace. This was mainly due to rapid vaccination programs and easing of lockdown restrictions around the world.

  • China Shipping Container Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2028)
    • ISO Containers
    • Non-standard Containers
  • China Shipping Container Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2028)
    • Dry containers
    • Reefer containers
    • Tank containers
    • Others
  • China Shipping Container Market Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2028)
    • 20' Containers
    • 40' Containers
    • High Cube Containers
    • Others
  • China Shipping Container Market Flooring Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2028)
    • Wood
    • Bamboo
    • Metal
    • Vinyl
    • Others
  • China Shipping Container Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2028)
    • Consumer goods transport
    • Industrial transport
    • Food Transport
    • Others

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