| Product Code: ETC9566196 | 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 |
The import shipments of steel drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) to Sweden have shown a significant increase in concentration in 2024, with top exporting countries being Poland, Denmark, Slovakia, Estonia, and Czechia. Despite a high concentration in 2023, the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remained at a high level in 2024. The industry has experienced a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3% from 2020 to 2024, although there was a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a dynamic and evolving market for steel drums and IBCs in Sweden.

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 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Overview |
3.1 Sweden Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Content, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Increased focus on sustainability and recyclability |
4.2.3 Rise in industrial activities and manufacturing sector in Sweden |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting manufacturing costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to packaging materials and waste management |
5 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Trends |
6 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Types |
6.1 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Capacity |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Capacity, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Drums, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By IBCs, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By Content |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-Solid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market, By End-Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Petroleum and Lubricants, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Inks and Dyes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.7 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.8 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.9 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Sweden 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 Adoption rate of reusable packaging solutions in the manufacturing sector |
8.3 Number of new entrants or expansions in the steel drums and IBC market in Sweden |
9 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Content, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Sweden Steel Drums and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Sweden 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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