| Product Code: ETC8549586 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Netherlands continues to be a key destination for steel drums and intermediate bulk container (IBC) imports, with Belgium, Germany, Metropolitan France, Italy, and Denmark being the top exporting countries in 2024. Despite a high concentration of market share indicated by the HHI, the industry experienced a negative CAGR of -3.83% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate further declined by -17.77% from 2023 to 2024, reflecting challenges faced by the market in recent years. Continued monitoring and strategic adaptations may be necessary for stakeholders in this sector.

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 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Overview |
3.1 Netherlands Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Content, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Netherlands 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 packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growth in the chemical industry in the Netherlands |
4.2.3 Emphasis on efficient and safe transportation of liquids and chemicals |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Competition from alternative packaging solutions |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.3 Stringent regulations regarding packaging materials |
5 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Trends |
6 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Types |
6.1 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Capacity |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Capacity, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Drums, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By IBCs, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Content |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-Solid, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By End-Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Petroleum and Lubricants, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Inks and Dyes, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.8 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.9 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of companies adopting sustainable packaging practices |
8.2 Number of new entrants in the steel drums and IBC market |
8.3 Rate of innovation in packaging design and materials |
8.4 Percentage of companies achieving compliance with packaging regulations |
8.5 Customer satisfaction and retention rates for steel drums and IBCs |
9 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Content, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Netherlands Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Netherlands 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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