The global shipping container market size accounted for USD 7,754 million in 2024 and is expected to exceed around USD 11,151 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2024 to 2034.
The shipping container market refers to the production, distribution, and use of these containers with strength suitable to withstand shipment, storage, and handling. It is a large, strong container, usually of metal, used to store goods during shipment. These containers can be used to transport a wide range of products. It has optimal safety and security, easy storage, and lower transportation costs. These containers act as storage vessels for merchandise, allowing their transportation via ship, train, or truck, facilitating the process of intermodal transport. There is a high demand for these containers for industrial, residential, commercial, and other storage uses, which is driving the growth of the shipping container market.
However, the challenging factors of the market include supply chain disruptions, environmental sustainability pressures, regulatory compliance challenges, and cybersecurity issues that can limit the growth of the market. The future scope of the market includes the development of new technologies, an increase of automation in the industry, innovation to meet growing demand, advancement in technology, and integration of AI technology that will help the growth of the shipping container market.