EU External Trade - Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300|l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment, Of a capacity of 50|l or more

Extra-EU sourcing of Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300|l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment, Of a capacity of 50|l or more is well diversified across 5 suppliers. The top five (🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye) account for 76.9% of the total. 🇨🇭 Switzerland leads with 19.7% (€110.0M). An HHI of 1233 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300|l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment, Of a capacity of 50|l or more to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (27.4%, €309.7M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300|l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment, Of a capacity of 50|l or more are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇪 Ireland. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 29.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-0.6%) and exports rising (8.5%) compared to the previous year.