| Product Code: ETC5222656 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Burkina Faso saw a decline in plastic drum import shipments in 2024, with top exporting countries being Côte d`Ivoire, Ghana, China, France, and Poland. The market remained highly concentrated, with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was modest at 0.57%, while the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 experienced a notable decline of -9.1%. This data suggests a challenging year for plastic drum imports into Burkina Faso, possibly influenced by various economic factors impacting trade dynamics.

The plastic drums market in Burkina Faso focuses on drums made from plastic used for storing and transporting liquids and powders. Plastic drums are valued for their durability and resistance to corrosion. The market is driven by demand from industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage.
The plastic drums market in Burkina Faso is driven by the need for durable and lightweight storage solutions for various industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverages. Plastic drums offer advantages such as resistance to corrosion and ease of handling. The growth of industrial activities and the demand for efficient storage solutions support the market for plastic drums.
The plastic drums market in Burkina Faso encounters difficulties related to high import costs and limited local production capabilities. Plastic drums, used for storing and transporting various liquids and materials, require specialized manufacturing processes. The market is constrained by the high costs of importing drums and the lack of local production infrastructure.
The plastic drums market in Burkina Faso benefits from government policies aimed at improving the packaging and chemical industries. The government provides incentives for the production and use of plastic drums, which are used for various industrial applications. Policies focus on enhancing manufacturing capabilities and supporting local development in plastic drum technologies.
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 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Overview |
3.1 Burkina Faso Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Head Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaging solutions in industries such as agriculture, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction industry leading to higher demand for plastic drums for storage and transportation. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of plastic drums for waste management and recycling efforts. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices impacting the production cost of plastic drums. |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations regarding the use and disposal of plastic products. |
5 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Trends |
6 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Segmentations |
6.1 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By LDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By LLDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By HDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market, By Head Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Open head, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Tight head, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market, By Capacity |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Less than 10 gallons, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By 10-30 gallons, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By 30-55 gallons, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By 55 gallons and above, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market, By End-users |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical & Petrochemicals, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil and lubricants, 2021-2031F |
7 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of plastic drums in Burkina Faso. |
8.2 Adoption rate of eco-friendly materials in plastic drum production. |
8.3 Percentage of plastic drum manufacturers using sustainable production practices. |
9 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By Head Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Burkina Faso Plastic Drums Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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