Intralogistics Containers Market

Intralogistics Containers Market Outlook (2022-2032)

The global intralogistics containers market has reached a value of US$ 7.9 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand rapidly at a CAGR of 6.3% to top US$ 14.5 billion by the end of 2032.

Sales of intralogistics containers currently account for around 23% share of the global containers market.

Report Attributes	Details
Intralogistics Containers Market Size (2021A)	US$ 7.6 Billion
Estimated Market Value (2022E)	US$ 7.9 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (2032F)	US$ 14.5 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2022-2032)	6.3% CAGR
North America Market Share (2021)	~21%
East Asia Market Growth Rate (2022-2032)	~6.7% CAGR
United States Market Growth Rate (2022-2032)	~6.1% CAGR
Market Share of Top 5 Companies	~24.6%
Key Companies Profiled	AUER Packaging Bekuplast GmBH Bito Corplex Deluxe Packaging Dexion Flexcon Georg Utz Holding AG Hänel Storage Systems M.P.S. SRL Logistic Packaging Nanjing Sunlight Plastic Containers Manufacturing Co. Ltd Quantum Storage System Shanghai Join Plastic Co. Ltd SSI Schaefer Steel King Trilogiq SA

Sales Analysis of Intralogistics Containers (2017-2021) Vs. Market Forecasts (2022-2032)

The growth of intralogistics across numerous end-use industries, including food and beverages, logistics, retail, and consumer goods, has given these businesses a crucial competitive edge to adopt high-end technology. Due to intralogistics solutions providing intelligent, connectable, transparent, and quick services, consumer appeal is higher.

With rising connectivity demand, improved e-Commerce platforms, and major retail sector digitalization, e-Commerce has seen tremendous growth on a global scale. With the Industry 4.0 revolution, there is an opportunity to target increased productivity, transparency, and efficiency.

• Short Term (2022 Q2 to 2025): Augmenting utilization and integration of containers in material handling for intralogistics to positively impact market growth.
• Medium Term (2025-2028): North America and East Asia anticipated to witness high demand for intralogistics containers with rising material handling industry.
• Long Term (2028-2032): Increase in use of plastic containers in various sectors to drive market demand.

Between 2017 and 2021, global sales of intralogistics containers increased at a CAGR of 1.1%, and as per the industry survey by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the market is projected to exhibit growth at 6.3% CAGR through 2032.

Market share analysis of intralogistics containers based on container type and region is provided in a nutshell in the above image. Plastic material intralogistics containers dominate with 63% market share in 2022.

Why is the Need for Intralogistics Containers Rising Rapidly?

“Surging e-commerce Industry to Fuel Demand for Intralogistics Containers”

e-Commerce has experienced significant growth across the world as demand is driven by increasing connected customers, enhanced e-Commerce platforms, and significant digitalization of the retail sector. Considering the region-wise development of e-Commerce, some underdeveloped nations are still lagging with incompetent infrastructure and represent a limited share of sales.

The intralogistics market has experienced a significant shift over the past decade due to dynamically changing end-use markets, including e-Commerce, and massive B2C volumes in courier and express transactions with increasing penetration of automation and technology.

The trends in e-Commerce that are affecting the intralogistics business are zero-defect objectives, seasonal peaks, reduced delivery time, bidirectional flows, and increased variety of parcel size and weight.

Intralogistics demand is majorly dependent on the e-Commerce industry as the market is rising rapidly and projects to be the prime end-use industry for intralogistics.

“High Usage in Logistics & Warehousing Purposes”

The rise of intralogistics across various end-use industries such as food & beverages, logistics & warehouses, retail & consumer goods, and electrical & electronics has provided a vital competitive advantage for companies to leverage the growth of the market.

Intralogistics solutions streamline the supply chain by minimizing errors, enhancing flexibility, and providing higher efficiency. Manufacturers are particularly focusing on robust plastic containers with a long life product cycle.

Demand has paced up for intralogistics as customers are adopting the technology with open hands due to its robust nature, availability, and collective offerings. In the longer run, intralogistics has a high capability to cater to the dynamic demands of end-use industries.

“R&D Initiatives and AI & Machine Learning Complementing Market Expansion”

AGVs are most frequently utilized in industrial manufacturing settings where they are necessary to move heavy materials back and forth within a facility. AGVs are already very advanced, but the addition of cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning and AI is further enhancing their capabilities and accelerating industry growth.

The reliability and productivity of manufacturing are increased by an ideal material flow. For many applications, AGVs offer the optimum compromise between efficiency and flexibility. Artificial intelligence (AI) industrial robots and AGVs will be able to outperform humans in a variety of environments, potentially reducing human error. This enables flawless deployment and optimal performance during material and container handling.

As such, global demand for intralogistics containers is set to grow 1.8X during the forecast period of 2022 to 2032.

Country-wise Insights

Why are Intralogistics Container Manufacturers Thriving in the U.S.?

The United States intralogistics containers market is currently estimated at US$ 1.4 billion and is expected to reach US$ 2.7 billion by 2032.

The United States dominates the intralogistics containers market as it has huge investments in e-Commerce and retail. Growing adoption of industrial automation is enhancing efficiency in the manufacturing and processing sectors.

Along with significant growth in the retail and e-Commerce sectors, warehouse storage expansion is another primary driver for the market. Manufacturers are trying to provide intralogistics solutions and services in several ways, which will benefit market growth.

Because of its strong economy, dynamic e-Commerce sector, and large number of market players operating in the region, the United States will hold significant potential for intralogistics container sales over the coming years.

Why is the China Intralogistics Containers Market Highly Lucrative?

The China market for intralogistics containers is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 3 billion by 2032.

China is a hub for industrial manufacturing and leading the market with continuous automation and integration of robotics. The Chinese government is putting a lot of effort into Industry 4.0 and developing the "Made in China 2025" strategy, which includes widespread manufacturing application of intralogistics within the nation.

By the end of 2032, China is expected to unseat the United States as the dominant market for intralogistics. This is attributable to the country's stable leadership and its unwavering commitment to incorporating digital technologies in factories, driving significant sales of intralogistics containers.

Category-wise Insights

Why are Plastic Intralogistics Containers Most Widely Used?

Plastic containers for the storage and transport of goods used in intralogistics are usually made up of polypropylene (PP). Plastic containers are lightweight and easy to handle. There has been rapid growth in the use of plastic containers because they are durable and cost-effective. Customized packaging facilitates the easy transportation and storage of products.

Plastic containers are widely used in various applications; in food & beverages, plastic does not react with the stored product. Thus, the adoption of plastic intralogistics containers has increased steadily in the past half-decade, surpassing a market valuation of US$ 4.8 billion in 2021.

Furthermore, with the surging global intralogistics market, use of plastic intralogistics containers is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 6.8% over the decade.

Competitive Landscape

Leading manufacturers of intralogistics containers are adopting newer technologies to stay on the top of the competition. Key manufacturers are focusing on inventing new solutions for packaging, enhancement of safety & comfort, creativity and productivity of products, and much more.

Marketing strategies also include strategic alliances, product launches, acquisitions, partnership agreements, capacity expansions, etc.

• In May 2022, AUER Packaging received a large number of orders of collapsible big boxes with opening flaps from a Danish company with the dimensions of 120 x 80 cm & a height of 100 cm. The KLK 1208 is the item number of this product and it is widely used in the recycling process of aluminium cans and PET cans.
• In May 2022, Bekuplast GmbH added an oversize container series and a tray. The new oversize container has a measurement of 650x450 mm. The company had also added cardboard boxes with dimensions of 600x400 mm. The securely fixed dividers in these containers do not slip and also do not cause a rattling noise during transportation.

Fact.MR has provided detailed information about the price points of key manufacturers of intralogistics containers positioned across regions, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in the recently published report.

Segmentation of Intralogistics Containers Market Research

• By Container Type :

  • Boxes & Trays
  • Nestable & Stackable
  • Bulk Containers
    • Rigid
    • Flexible (Collapsible)
  • Others

• By Material :

  • Plastic Intralogistics Containers
    • HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
    • PP (Polypropylene)
    • Others
  • Cardboard Intralogistics Containers
  • Metal / Steel Intralogistics Containers

• By Load Capacity :

  • Up to 50 Kgs
  • 50-100 Kgs
  • 100-500 Kgs
  • Above 500 Kgs

• By End Use :

  • Logistics & Warehouses
  • Food & Beverages
  • Retails & Consumer Products
  • Chemicals
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
  • Others

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Oceania
  • MEA