Market Overview:
The Global Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for IBCs from various end-use industries, such as chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and transportation and logistics. In terms of type, the plastic composite IBC segment is projected to register highest CAGR during the forecast period. This can be attributed to its properties such as high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance against corrosion.
Product Definition:
A large container, typically made of steel or plastic, for storing or shipping bulk quantities of a product. An intermediate bulk container is important because it allows companies to ship products in a standardized container that can be easily handled and transferred.
Plastic composite IBC:
Intermediate bulk container (IBC) market size was valued at USD 2.5 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% over the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to factors such as rising demand for intermodal containers, increasing trade activities worldwide, and growing e-commerce industry across developing countries including India & China.
Heavy-gauge plastic IBC:
Heavy-gauge plastic IBC is a new generation of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) IBCs, which are used for shipping and storage of liquid products. They can be used in the intermediate bulk container (IBC) market as they meet all the requirements for transportation and storage of hazardous materials.
The global intermediate bulk container market size was valued at USD 6,500 million in 2016.
Application Insights:
The chemical industry accounted for the largest revenue share in 2015 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growth of this segment can be attributed to increasing demand for chemicals across various industries such as automotive, construction, consumer goods and electronics. Furthermore, technological advancements in robotics coupled with rising need for automation are further driving the industrialization process ofchemicals.
Food & beverage industry is also anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to growing consumption of packaged food products across developing countries such as India and China. Moreover, pharmaceutical industry requires specific packaging solutions according to their requirements which includes IBCs along with a wide range of packaging materials including plastic pouches that hold vials or ampoules ready for dispensing medicines into tubes or onto patients¢â‚¬â„¢ chests during hospital procedures involves useofIBCsas packing materials.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market over the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to increasing investments in various industries by domestic and foreign players. For instance, In June 2017, APL Ltd., a Singapore-based company, announced its plans of expanding operations in India by opening a new facility with an investment of USD X million over a period of five years. The expansion aims at catering to the demand for flexible packaging solutions from various end-use industries such as food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
North America was estimated as the second largest region in 2016 on account of high product penetration coupled with rising demand for technologically advanced products from several major end users including chemical industry; food and beverage industry; transportation sector; logistics sector among others. Europe also accounted for significant share owing to growing trend towards reducing carbon footprint associated with bulk shipment hence driving market growth across this region especially within countries such as Germany, U.K., France among other Western European countries).
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
- Rising investment in the manufacturing sector
- Growing popularity of IBCs among small-scale businesses
- Proliferation of e-commerce platforms
- Technological advancements in packaging
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Intermediate Bulk Container Market Research Report
By Type
Plastic composite IBC, Heavy-gauge plastic IBC, Folding IBC, Flexible IBC
By Application
Chemical industry, Food and Beverage industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Agriculture industry, Transportation and Logistics
By Companies
Berry Global, Bulk Lift, Conitex Sonoco, Global-Pak, Greif, Plastipak, ...
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
237
Number of Tables & Figures
166
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Intermediate Bulk Container Market Report Segments:
The global Intermediate Bulk Container market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Plastic composite IBC, Heavy-gauge plastic IBC, Folding IBC, Flexible IBC
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Chemical industry, Food and Beverage industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Agriculture industry, Transportation and Logistics
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Berry Global
- Bulk Lift
- Conitex Sonoco
- Global-Pak
- Greif
- Plastipak
- ...
Highlights of The Intermediate Bulk Container Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Plastic composite IBC
- Heavy-gauge plastic IBC
- Folding IBC
- Flexible IBC
- By Application:
- Chemical industry
- Food and Beverage industry
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Agriculture industry
- Transportation and Logistics
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Intermediate Bulk Container Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
An Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) is a type of container that is used to store bulk materials. IBCs are typically made from steel or plastic and have a capacity of between 20 and 300 metric tons.
Some of the key players operating in the intermediate bulk container market are Berry Global, Bulk Lift, Conitex Sonoco, Global-Pak, Greif, Plastipak.
The intermediate bulk container market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5%.
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Intermediate Bulk Container Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Intermediate Bulk Container Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Intermediate Bulk Container Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Market Forecast
4.5.1. Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size (000 Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Intermediate Bulk Container Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
5.3. Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
5.3.1. Plastic composite IBC
5.3.2. Heavy-gauge plastic IBC
5.3.3. Folding IBC
5.3.4. Flexible IBC
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type
6. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
6.3. Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
6.3.1. Chemical industry
6.3.2. Food and Beverage industry
6.3.3. Pharmaceutical industry
6.3.4. Agriculture industry
6.3.5. Transportation and Logistics
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application
7. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
7.3. Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel
7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
7.3.2. Aftermarket
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel
8. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
8.1. Market Trends
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
8.3. Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Europe
8.3.4. Asia Pacific
8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
8.6. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2029
9. North America Intermediate Bulk Container Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.2. North America Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. North America Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
9.4.1. Chemical industry
9.4.2. Food and Beverage industry
9.4.3. Pharmaceutical industry
9.4.4. Agriculture industry
9.4.5. Transportation and Logistics
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
9.7. North America Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
9.7.1. Plastic composite IBC
9.7.2. Heavy-gauge plastic IBC
9.7.3. Folding IBC
9.7.4. Flexible IBC
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.10.4. By Sales Channel
9.11. North America Intermediate Bulk Container Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2029
10. Latin America Intermediate Bulk Container Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Latin America Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Latin America Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
10.4.1. Chemical industry
10.4.2. Food and Beverage industry
10.4.3. Pharmaceutical industry
10.4.4. Agriculture industry
10.4.5. Transportation and Logistics
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
10.7. Latin America Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
10.7.1. Plastic composite IBC
10.7.2. Heavy-gauge plastic IBC
10.7.3. Folding IBC
10.7.4. Flexible IBC
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.10.4. By Sales Channel
10.11. Latin America Intermediate Bulk Container Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2029
11. Europe Intermediate Bulk Container Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Europe Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. France
11.2.3. Italy
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Russia
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Europe Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
11.4.1. Chemical industry
11.4.2. Food and Beverage industry
11.4.3. Pharmaceutical industry
11.4.4. Agriculture industry
11.4.5. Transportation and Logistics
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
11.7. Europe Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
11.7.1. Plastic composite IBC
11.7.2. Heavy-gauge plastic IBC
11.7.3. Folding IBC
11.7.4. Flexible IBC
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.10.4. By Sales Channel
11.11. Europe Intermediate Bulk Container Demand Share, 2019-2029
12. Asia Pacific Intermediate Bulk Container Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Asia Pacific Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. Japan
12.2.3. South Korea
12.2.4. India
12.2.5. Australia
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Asia Pacific Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
12.4.1. Chemical industry
12.4.2. Food and Beverage industry
12.4.3. Pharmaceutical industry
12.4.4. Agriculture industry
12.4.5. Transportation and Logistics
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
12.7. Asia Pacific Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
12.7.1. Plastic composite IBC
12.7.2. Heavy-gauge plastic IBC
12.7.3. Folding IBC
12.7.4. Flexible IBC
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.10.4. By Sales Channel
12.11. Asia Pacific Intermediate Bulk Container Demand Share, 2019-2029
13. Middle East & Africa Intermediate Bulk Container Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
13.2. Middle East & Africa Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
13.2.2. South Africa
13.2.3. UAE
13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.4. Middle East & Africa Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
13.4.1. Chemical industry
13.4.2. Food and Beverage industry
13.4.3. Pharmaceutical industry
13.4.4. Agriculture industry
13.4.5. Transportation and Logistics
13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
13.7. Middle East & Africa Intermediate Bulk Container Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
13.7.1. Plastic composite IBC
13.7.2. Heavy-gauge plastic IBC
13.7.3. Folding IBC
13.7.4. Flexible IBC
13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
13.10.1. By Country
13.10.2. By Product Type
13.10.3. By Application
13.10.4. By Sales Channel
13.11. Middle East & Africa Intermediate Bulk Container Demand Share, 2019-2029
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Market: Market Share Analysis
14.2. Intermediate Bulk Container Distributors and Customers
14.3. Intermediate Bulk Container Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.4. Company Profiles (Details Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.4.1. Berry Global
14.4.1.1. Overview
14.4.1.2. Financials
14.4.1.3. Developments
14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.2. Bulk Lift
14.4.2.1. Overview
14.4.2.2. Financials
14.4.2.3. Developments
14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.3. Conitex Sonoco
14.4.3.1. Overview
14.4.3.2. Financials
14.4.3.3. Developments
14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.4. Global-Pak
14.4.4.1. Overview
14.4.4.2. Financials
14.4.4.3. Developments
14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.5. Greif
14.4.5.1. Overview
14.4.5.2. Financials
14.4.5.3. Developments
14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.6. Plastipak
14.4.6.1. Overview
14.4.6.2. Financials
14.4.6.3. Developments
14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.7. ...
14.4.7.1. Overview
14.4.7.2. Financials
14.4.7.3. Developments
14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.8. COMPANY8
14.4.8.1. Overview
14.4.8.2. Financials
14.4.8.3. Developments
14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.9. COMPANY9
14.4.9.1. Overview
14.4.9.2. Financials
14.4.9.3. Developments
14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.10. COMPANY 10
14.4.10.1. Overview
14.4.10.2. Financials
14.4.10.3. Developments
14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.11. COMPANY 11
14.4.11.1. Overview
14.4.11.2. Financials
14.4.11.3. Developments
14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.12. COMPANY 12
14.4.12.1. Overview
14.4.12.2. Financials
14.4.12.3. Developments
14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.13. COMPANY 13
14.4.13.1. Overview
14.4.13.2. Financials
14.4.13.3. Developments
14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.14. COMPANY 14
14.4.14.1. Overview
14.4.14.2. Financials
14.4.14.3. Developments
14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.15. COMPANY 15
14.4.15.1. Overview
14.4.15.2. Financials
14.4.15.3. Developments
14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.16. COMPANY 16
14.4.16.1. Overview
14.4.16.2. Financials
14.4.16.3. Developments
14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.17. COMPANY 17
14.4.17.1. Overview
14.4.17.2. Financials
14.4.17.3. Developments
14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.18. COMPANY 18
14.4.18.1. Overview
14.4.18.2. Financials
14.4.18.3. Developments
14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.19. COMPANY 19
14.4.19.1. Overview
14.4.19.2. Financials
14.4.19.3. Developments
14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.20. COMPANY 20
14.4.20.1. Overview
14.4.20.2. Financials
14.4.20.3. Developments
14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook