| Product Code: ETC6364956 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Belgium continued to be a significant importer of steel drums and IBCs, with top suppliers including Netherlands, Metropolitan France, Germany, Italy, and Estonia. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from the previous year, the industry maintained a high concentration level, indicating a competitive market landscape. With a notable CAGR of 12.19% from 2020 to 2024, the sector demonstrates strong potential for sustained growth and continued demand for these essential packaging solutions in Belgium.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Overview |
3.1 Belgium Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Content, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for eco-friendly and recyclable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growth in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in Belgium |
4.2.3 Stringent regulations on packaging materials promoting the use of steel drums and IBCs |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative packaging solutions |
4.3.3 Economic uncertainty affecting overall market demand |
5 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Trends |
6 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Types |
6.1 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Capacity |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Capacity, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Drums, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By IBCs, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Content |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-Solid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By End-Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Petroleum and Lubricants, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Inks and Dyes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.7 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.8 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.9 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of steel drums and IBCs made from recycled materials |
8.2 Number of new contracts or partnerships with key industries (chemical, pharmaceutical) |
8.3 Compliance rate with packaging regulations and standards in Belgium |
9 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Content, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Belgium Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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