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ISO Container Market to Exhibit a CAGR of 9.9% from 2025 to 2032; Suttons International Limited Expands Market Presence with Acquisition of VTG Tanktainer GmbH's Overseas Assets

January 28, 2025 | Machinery & Equipment

The global ISO container market size was valued at 869.5 thousand units in 2024. The market is projected to grow from 945.3 thousand units in 2025 to 1,832.4 thousand units by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period.

Fortune Business Insights™ presents this information in its report titled “ISO Container Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Transport Mode (Road, Rail, and Marine), By Capacity (Below 20,000 Liters, 20,000 – 35,000 Liters, and Above 35,000 Liters), By Container Type (Multi-Compartment Tank, Lined Tank, Reefer Tank, Cryogenic & Gas Tank, and Swap Body Tank), By End-use Industry (Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Gas, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2025 – 2032”.

ISO containers are systemized steel boxes for transporting goods across diverse modes of transportation. While standard dry containers are common, specialized variations such as reefers for temperature-sensitive goods, tank containers for liquids, flat racks for oversized cargo, and open-top containers for top-loading exist. The market during the ensuing period is anticipated to witness propelling growth as they are made from corrugated steel panels and offer robustness to withstand transportation demands.

China's exports surpassed imports amid the pandemic-stifling market, with a 5.8% dip in imports and a 1.3% growth in exports between March and May 2020. However, post-pandemic, ISO container manufacturers adapted their operational models to enhance resilience against future disruptions.

Daelim Co. Ltd. and Royal Den Hartogh Logistics Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Chemical Logistics

Daelim Co. Ltd., a prominent chemical company in South Korea, and Royal Den Hartogh Logistics embarked on a collaborative endeavor on 27th December 2023. This move represents the central aim of the partnership, which is to yield substantial advantages from this strategic alliance.

Automation, AI, and Robotics Revolutionize Container Logistics Industry

With automated container terminals, autonomous trucks, and drones for container inspection leading the way, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics are set to revolutionize the market. Increased efficiency, lower labor costs, and improved safety are a few aspects said to be achieved by this technological breakthrough.

However, the ISO container market growth may be hampered by obstacles at ports and lower capital for investments in infrastructure development.

Global Giants Secure Market Share with Extensive Reach

With global giants, including Stolt Tank Containers, New Port, and Intermodal Tank Transport Hoyer group, leading the fray, the market for ISO containers is aggressive. Established organizations secure ample ISO container market share and operate extensive container businesses globally. Moreover, the market remains dynamic and fiercely contested, with a diverse range of participants.

Key Industry Development

  • January 2022: Suttons International Limited finalized the acquisition of the overseas ISO tank container assets, personnel, and customer contracts from VTG Tanktainer GmbH, a subsidiary of VTG Aktiengesellschaft (VTG). This move positions Suttons among the world's leading tank container operators and facilitates market expansion into South America.

To get a detailed report summary and research scope of this market, click here:

https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/iso-container-market-101387

List of Key Players Profiled in the Report:

  • Intermodal Tank Transport (U.S.)
  • Bertschi AG (Switzerland)
  • Bulkhaul Limited (U.K.)
  • Royal Den Hartogh Logistics (Netherlands)
  • HOYER GmbH (Taiwan)
  • Interflow TCS Ltd. (U.K.)
  • New Port Tank (Netherlands)
  • Sinochain Logistics Co., Ltd. (China)
  • Stolt-Nielsen Limited (U.K.)
  • VTG Tanktainer GmbH (Germany)

Further Report Findings:

  • The Middle East & Africa is poised to experience notable expansion in the forthcoming years. The burgeoning transport and logistics sector, coupled with a discernible upsurge in both sea and land trade activities, favors the region’s growth.
  • Latin America remains a pivotal budding region within the global ISO container trade landscape. Regardless, there has been a notable surge in trade volume throughout the region over the past decade.

Table of Segmentation

ATTRIBUTE

DETAILS

Study Period

2019-2032

Base Year

2024

Forecast Period

2025-2032

Historical Period

2019-2023

Growth Rate

CAGR of 9.9% from 2025 to 2032

Unit

Value (Thousand units )

Segmentation

By Transport Mode

  • Road
  • Rail
  • Marine

By Capacity

  • Below 20,000 Liters
  • 20,000 - 35,000 Liters
  • Above 35,000 Liters

By Container Type

  • Multi-Compartment Tank
  • Lined Tank
  • Reefer Tank
  • Cryogenic & Gas Tanks
  • Swap Body Tank

By End-use Industry

  • Chemicals
  • Petrochemicals
  • Food & Beverage
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Industrial Gas
  • Others (Paints)

By Region

  • North America (By Transport Mode, By Capacity, Container Type, End-use Industry, and Country)
    • U.S. (By Transport Mode)
    • Canada (By Transport Mode)
  • Europe (By Transport Mode, By Capacity, Container Type, End-use Industry, and Country)
    • U.K. (By Transport Mode)
    • Germany (By Transport Mode)
    • France (By Transport Mode)
    • Italy (By Transport Mode)
    • Spain (By Transport Mode)
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific (By Transport Mode, By Capacity, Container Type, End-use Industry, and Country)
    • China (By Transport Mode)
    • India (By Transport Mode)
    • Japan (By Transport Mode)
    • Southeast Asia (By Transport Mode)
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa (By Transport Mode, By Capacity, Container Type, End-use Industry, and Country)
    • GCC (By Transport Mode)
    • South Africa (By Transport Mode)
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America (By Transport Mode, By Capacity, Container Type, End-use Industry, and Country)
    • Brazil (By Transport Mode)
    • Mexico (By Transport Mode)
    • Rest of Latin America

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