Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers Market Report 2025

This Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The composite intermediate bulk containers market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.03 billion in 2024 to $2.12 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased petroleum oil production, increasing environmental concerns, high demand in the food industry, growing demand for packaged food and beverages, and a growing e-commerce industry.

The composite intermediate bulk containers market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for safe storage of potentially, growing global cross-trade activity, growing industrial production fueling rapid adoption, increasing demand for safe and efficient bulk packaging solutions, and rising demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, innovative manufacturing methods, development to create advanced materials, automation integration, advanced packaging solutions, and integration of Internet of Things technologies.

The expansion of the manufacturing industry is expected to drive growth in the composite intermediate bulk container market moving forward. This sector encompasses a range of activities involved in producing goods from raw materials or components. Growth in manufacturing is influenced by economic conditions, technological advancements, market demands, and regulatory frameworks. Composite intermediate bulk containers play a vital role in this industry by offering reliable and sustainable solutions for storing, handling, and transporting materials crucial for manufacturing remanufactured goods. Their robustness, resistance to chemicals, and environmental advantages make them a preferred option for optimizing material logistics and supporting efficient manufacturing processes. For example, in July 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics, the UK's overall product sales by manufacturers in 2022 reached £429.8 billion ($545.27 billion), marking a 7% increase from £401.5 billion ($509.36 billion) in 2021. This growth underscores how industrial production expansion is propelling the composite intermediate bulk container market forward.

Major companies in the composite intermediate bulk containers market are focusing on technological advancements, such as the integration of smart technology. Smart technology integration involves the incorporation of advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and automation to enhance efficiency, improve user experience, and enable real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making across various industries. For example, in July 2024, Anova Enterprises, Inc., a U.S.-based technology company offering remote monitoring solutions for industrial assets, launched its Universal Tank Monitor featuring a Radar Level Sensor. The Universal Tank Monitor utilizes radar level sensor technology to accurately report liquid levels without direct contact with the contents, making it suitable for various industrial applications. It is designed for seamless integration with existing chemical distribution systems, optimizing logistics and supply chain operations while enabling simultaneous monitoring of multiple tanks, a critical feature for businesses managing large inventories.

In February 2024, Aran Group, a Germany-based sustainable liquid packaging solutions company, acquired IBA from Liquid Concept GmbH (LC) for an undisclosed amount. The aim of this acquisition was to bolster Aran Group's presence in the European market and aligns with the industry’s growing focus on eco-friendly packaging solutions. IBA is a Germany-based company that specializes in the production and sale of flexible intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) designed for transporting high-quality food products.

Major companies operating in the composite intermediate bulk containers market are Berry Global Inc., Conitex Sonoco, Grief Inc., Mauser Packaging Solutions, Schutz Gmbh and Co. KGaA, Time Technoplast Limited, Snyder Industries Inc., Hoover Ferguson, TPL Plastech Limited, Finncont Oy, Jielin Plastic Industry Co. Ltd., National Bulk Equipment Inc., Bulk Lift International, Custom Metalcraft, Transtainer Pty Ltd., Precision IBC Inc., Seaco Global Ltd., Pyramid Technoplast Pvt Ltd., RDA Bulk Packaging Ltd., Composite Containers LLC, Metano, Peninsula Drums, Pensteel Ltd., RPP Containers, CDF Corporation, Sotralentz Packaging, Thielmann.

Europe was the largest region in the composite intermediate bulk containers market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the composite intermediate bulk containers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the composite intermediate bulk containers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Composite intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) are industrial vessels designed for the storage and transportation of bulk liquids and powders, constructed typically from a combination of plastic, metal, and sometimes fiberglass. This construction provides durability and versatility, making them suitable for various industrial applications.

The capacities of composite intermediate bulk containers range from 180 to over 350 gallons. The 180- to 250-gallon capacity IBCs are specifically designed for storing and transporting bulk liquids and materials. These containers utilize technologies such as aseptic and non-aseptic methods, catering to diverse industries including industrial chemicals, paints, inks, dyes, food and beverage, construction, pharmaceuticals, and others.

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The composite intermediate bulk containers market consist of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as rental and leasing, repair and recertification, logistics and distribution, and cleaning and maintenance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The composite intermediate bulk container market also includes sales of composite IBC tanks, reusable composite IBCs, and collapsible composite IBCs. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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