| Product Code: ETC8636105 | 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 |
Despite a slight negative growth rate in 2024, Nigeria continues to import steel drums mainly from China, Thailand, UAE, India, and Turkey. The market remains highly concentrated, with the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating strong dominance by these top exporting countries. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 is modest at 0.21%, suggesting stable demand. However, the sharp decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -18.69% raises questions about potential shifts in market dynamics or external factors impacting the steel drum import industry in Nigeria.

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 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Overview |
3.1 Nigeria Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Nigeria Steel Drum Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Nigeria Steel Drum Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Head Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use Industry, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria, leading to increased demand for steel drums for storage and transportation. |
4.2.2 Expansion of the manufacturing sector in Nigeria, driving the need for steel drums for packaging and shipping goods. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting local production and consumption, boosting the demand for domestically manufactured steel drums. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices, such as steel, impacting the production cost of steel drums. |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative packaging solutions like plastic drums or containers affecting the market share of steel drums. |
4.3.3 Economic instability and currency fluctuations in Nigeria affecting the overall demand for steel drums. |
5 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Trends |
6 Nigeria Steel Drum Market, By Types |
6.1 Nigeria Steel Drum Market, By Capacity |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Capacity, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By 55 Gallon Steel Drum, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Other than 55 Gallon Steel Drum, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Nigeria Steel Drum Market, By Head Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Tight Head Steel Drum, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Open Head Steel Drum, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Nigeria Steel Drum Market, By Material |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Stainless Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Nigeria Steel Drum Market, By End-Use Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Oils & Lubricants, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Dyes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.6 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals and solvents, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.7 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.8 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.9 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Capacity utilization rate of steel drum manufacturing plants in Nigeria. |
8.2 Number of new contracts or partnerships within the oil and gas sector for steel drum supply. |
8.3 Percentage of steel drums recycled or reused, indicating sustainability efforts in the market. |
8.4 Average lead time for fulfilling steel drum orders, reflecting operational efficiency. |
8.5 Rate of compliance with quality standards and regulations in the steel drum production industry. |
9 Nigeria Steel Drum Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Head Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use Industry, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Nigeria Steel Drum Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Nigeria Steel Drum Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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