| Product Code: ETC7922316 | 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, Latvia continued to rely on imports of steel drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) primarily from top exporting countries such as Germany, Metropolitan France, Ukraine, Turkey, and Denmark. Despite high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -7.51% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate further declined by -8.89% from 2023 to 2024, indicating a challenging environment for the import shipments of steel drums and IBCs in Latvia.

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 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Overview |
3.1 Latvia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Content, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for efficient and sustainable packaging solutions in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food beverage. |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on environmental sustainability leading to the adoption of reusable and recyclable steel drums and IBCs. |
4.2.3 Favorable government regulations promoting the use of eco-friendly packaging materials. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices impacting the production costs of steel drums and IBCs. |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative packaging solutions like plastic drums or flexitanks. |
4.3.3 Challenges in logistics and transportation due to the heavyweight and bulkiness of steel drums and IBCs. |
5 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Trends |
6 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Types |
6.1 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Capacity |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Capacity, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Drums, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By IBCs, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Content |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-Solid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By End-Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Petroleum and Lubricants, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Inks and Dyes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.7 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.8 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.9 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of steel drums and IBCs that are made from recycled materials. |
8.2 Average lifespan of steel drums and IBCs in circulation. |
8.3 Number of partnerships or collaborations with recycling facilities for end-of-life steel drums and IBCs disposal. |
8.4 Utilization rate of steel drums and IBCs in key industries. |
9 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Content, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Latvia Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Latvia 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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