Intralogistics Containers Market By Container Type (Boxes & Trays, Nestable & Stackable, Bulk Containers, Others) , By Material (Plastic Intralogistics Containers, 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 User (Logistics & Warehouses, Food & Beverages, Retail & Consumer Products, Chemicals, Industrial Manufacturing, Electrical & Electronics, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Others) : Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2033
Intralogistics Containers Market
The intralogistics containers market was valued at $8.0 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $15.1 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2033.
An intralogistics container is a storage unit that houses goods & materials to facilitate their safe movement within warehouses, distribution centers, and factories. It is an essential element that expedites the operations of automated material handling systems, warehouse management systems, and conveyor systems. Different materials are used to create intralogistics containers such as plastic, metal, wood, and cardboard.
Expansion of the e-commerce industry has fueled the requirement for robust intralogistics containers to ensure seamless operations in warehouses and quick order delivery. Therefore, the e-commerce industry acts as a key driver of the intralogistics containers market. In addition, to reduce the cost of manual labor and safeguard the handling, stacking, & transport of goods, the adoption of intralogistics containers is witnessing a significant surge, which augments the growth of the market. Furthermore, the availability of customized options as per the type of material to be stored and the budget of customers propels the market development. In recent times, the trend of assimilating smart technologies such as sensors and radio-frequency identification tags is acquiring notable traction. This convergence automates the sorting process and aids the companies in optimizing their inventory, preventing stockouts or overstocking, & enhancing their supply chain visibility.
However, these storage units witness low to zero adoption across small-scale businesses and inventories, hampering the development of the intralogistics containers market. Moreover, the integration of smart features hinders the entire inventory operations during technological disruptions. This restrains the growth of the market significantly. On the contrary, as several businesses strive to globalize their operations, the demand for storage solutions is expected to accelerate owing to expansion of inventories and warehouses. According to the statistics presented by the Global Trade Update—a UN trade and development body—the projected figure for global trade this year is approximately $33 trillion, which is around a 3.3% increase from 2023. This surge is projected to present lucrative opportunities for the intralogistics containers market.
Segment ReviewThe intralogistics containers market is segmented into container type, material, load capacity, end user, and region. On the basis of container type, the market is divided into boxes & trays, nestable & stackable, bulk containers, and others. Depending on material, it is classified into plastic intralogistics containers, cardboard intralogistics containers, and metal/steel intralogistics containers. As per load capacity, it is categorized into up to 50 kgs, 50-100 kgs, 100-500 kgs, and above 500 kgs. According to end user, it is divided into logistics & warehouses, food & beverages, retail & consumer products, chemicals, industrial manufacturing, electrical & electronics, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, and others. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key FindingsOn the basis of container type, the boxes & trays segment dominated the market in 2023.
Depending on material, the plastic intralogistics containers segment acquired a high stake in the market in 2023.
As per load capacity, the above 500 kgs segment was the highest shareholder in 2023.
According to end user, the logistics & warehouses segment held a high market share in 2023.
Region wise, North America was the highest revenue generator in 2023.
Competition AnalysisThe major players in the global intralogistics containers market include AUER Packaging, Bekuplast GmbH, Bito, Corplex, Deluxe Packaging, Dexion, Flexcon, Georg Utz Holding AG, Hanel Storage Systems, M.P.S SRL, Logistic Packaging, Quantum Storage System, Shanghai Join Plastic, Steel King, Gebhardt Intralogistics Group, Raymond Corporation, SSI Schaefer, and Trilogiq SA. These major players have adopted various key development strategies such as business expansion, new product launches, and partnerships to strengthen their foothold in the competitive market.
Key Market SegmentsBy MaterialPlastic Intralogistics Containers
Cardboard Intralogistics Containers
Metal/Steel Intralogistics Containers
By Load CapacityUp to 50 Kgs
50-100 Kgs,
100-500 Kgs
Above 500 Kgs
By End UserLogistics Warehouses
Food Beverages
Retail Consumer Products
Chemicals
Industrial Manufacturing
Electrical Electronics
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals
Others
By RegionNorth America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
UK
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
Malaysia
Indonesia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Brazil
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Argentina
Rest of LAMEA
By Container TypeBoxes Trays
Nestable Stackable
Bulk Containers
Others
Key Market PlayersAUER Packaging
Bekuplast GmbH
Bito
Corplex
Deluxe Packaging
Dexion
Flexcon
Georg Utz Holding AG
Hanel Storage Systems
M.P.S SRL
Logistic Packaging
Quantum Storage System
Shanghai Join Plastic
Steel King
Gebhardt Intralogistics Group
Raymond Corporation
SSI Schaefer
Trilogiq SA