Global Shipping Container Market Size & Outlook, 2020-2028

The global shipping container market size was estimated at USD 6,410.6 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 15,834.5 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 12% from 2021 to 2028.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$6,410.6
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$15,834.5
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
12%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global shipping container market highlights

  • The global shipping container market generated a revenue of USD 6,410.6 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 15,834.5 million by 2028.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2021 - 2028) of 12% by 2028.
  • In terms of segment, iso containers accounted for a revenue of USD 6,283.8 million in 2020.
  • ISO Containers is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2028.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 6,410.6 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 15,834.5 million
Growth rate12% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentIso containers
Fastest growing segmentISO Containers
Historical data covered2017 - 2019
Base year for estimation2020
Forecast period covered2021 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationISO Containers, Non-standard Containers

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 9.8% of the global shipping container market in 2020.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • By country, Mexico is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 51.6 million by 2028.

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Shipping Container Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Singamas Container Holdings Ltd View profile 3089 75-83 King’s Road, 19th Floor, SUP Tower, Hong Kong, Hong Kong https://www.singamas.com
China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd Class H View profile 50632 CIMC R&D Centre, 2 Gangwan Avenue, 8th Floor, Shekou, Nanshan Distritct, Guangdong, Shenzhen, China, People's Republic of, 518067 https://www.cimc.com
A. P. Moller Maersk A/S Class A View profile 100000 Esplanaden 50, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1263 https://www.maersk.com
Sea Ltd ADR View profile 62700 1 Fusionopolis Place, No. 17-10, Galaxis, Singapore, Singapore, 138522 https://www.sea.com

Global shipping container market outlook

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Iso containers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 98.02% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global shipping container market based on iso containers, non-standard containers covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


  • Global Shipping Container Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • ISO Containers
    • Non-standard Containers
  • Global Shipping Container Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Reefer containers
    • Tank containers
    • Others
    • Dry containers
  • Global Shipping Container Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • High Cube Containers
    • 20' Containers
    • Others
    • 40' Containers
  • Global Shipping Container Flooring Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Metal
    • Bamboo
    • Others
    • Wood
    • Vinyl
  • Global Shipping Container Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Others
    • Consumer goods transport
    • Industrial transport
    • Food Transport

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