UAE Shipping Container Market Size & Outlook, 2020-2028

The shipping container market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 55.8 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 11.2% is expected of the UAE shipping container market from 2021 to 2028.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$23.8
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$55.8
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
11.2%
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UAE shipping container market, 2017-2028 (US$M)

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UAE shipping container market highlights

  • The UAE shipping container market generated a revenue of USD 23.8 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 55.8 million by 2028.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2021 to 2028.
  • In terms of segment, iso containers was the largest revenue generating product in 2020.
  • ISO Containers is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Shipping container market data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 23.8 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 55.8 million
Growth rate11.2% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentIso containers
Fastest growing segmentISO Containers
Historical data2017 - 2019
Base year2020
Forecast period2021 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationISO Containers, Non-standard Containers
Key market players worldwideA. P. Moller Maersk A/S Class A, China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd Class H, Singamas Container Holdings Ltd, Sea Ltd ADR


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 0.4% of the global shipping container market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • In Middle East & Africa, UAE shipping container market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 55.8 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

UAE shipping container market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to shipping container market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Iso containers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 98.32% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE shipping container market based on iso containers, non-standard containers covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


The shipping container demand in the UAE is largely impacted by exports and other trade activities. The UAE was the 24th leading exporter in the world and exported goods worth USD 248 billion in 2019. The market is projected to benefit from the exports of crude petroleum, refined petroleum, gold, jewelry, and broadcasting equipment, among others.

The key exporting destinations are India, Japan, China, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia. Investments in ports and infrastructure are projected to generate the demand for shipping containers in the country over the coming years.

For instance, as part of country’s maritime goals, ports such as Abu Dhabi are improving their capabilities to store medical supplies. Recently, the port opened the 19,000 sq. meters cold and ultra-cold storage facility for COVID-19 supply operations.

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