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Middle East & Africa Shipping Container Market, 2020-2028

The shipping container market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 295.5 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 10.7% is expected of Middle East & Africa shipping container market from 2021 to 2028.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$130.6
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$295.5
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
10.7%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA shipping container market highlights

  • The MEA shipping container market generated a revenue of USD 130.6 million in 2020.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% 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.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2028.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 130.6 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 295.5 million
Growth rate10.7% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentIso containers
Fastest growing segmentISO Containers
Historical data covered2017 - 2019
Base year for estimation2020
Forecast period covered2021 - 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, MEA region accounted for 2.0% of the global shipping container market in 2020.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 10,935.7 million by 2028.

The shipping container market in the Middle East & Africa is mainly dominated by GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar among others. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the U.A.E., Iran, and Kuwait are among the top 10 leading exporters around the globe. Share of revenue from hydrocarbons in these countries is very large compared to non-hydrocarbon revenues and thus have a key role in demand of shipping containers.

The shipping container demand is largely influenced by exports of petroleum products in these countries. For instance, Saudi Arabia has around 17% of world’s petroleum reserves and over 50% of GDP is dominated by the oil & gas industry. Also, exports of oil & gas products provide around 70% of revenue to the country.

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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

Middle East & Africa shipping container market report

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Iso Containers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 97.47% in 2020.

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




The shipping container market in the Middle East & Africa is mainly dominated by GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar among others. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the U.A.E., Iran, and Kuwait are among the top 10 leading exporters around the globe. Share of revenue from hydrocarbons in these countries is very large compared to non-hydrocarbon revenues and thus have a key role in demand of shipping containers.

The shipping container demand is largely influenced by exports of petroleum products in these countries. For instance, Saudi Arabia has around 17% of world’s petroleum reserves and over 50% of GDP is dominated by the oil & gas industry. Also, exports of oil & gas products provide around 70% of revenue to the country.

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