Global Open-top Plastic Drum Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Open-top Plastic Drum market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1546 million in 2025 to US$ 1940 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2025 to 2031.

An open-top plastic drum, also known as an open-head plastic drum or barrel, is a type of container made primarily from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP). It is designed with a removable lid or cover that can be securely fastened to the drum body using various mechanisms such as a lever-lock ring or screw-on lid. This design allows for easy filling, emptying, and cleaning, making these drums versatile for storing and transporting a wide range of materials. Key Characteristics of Open-Top Plastic Drums 1. Material: Typically made from HDPE or PP, which are known for their durability, chemical resistance, and lightweight properties. 2. Design: Removable Lid: The lid can be completely removed, providing full access to the drum's interior. Secure Fastening: The lid is secured to the drum body using a lever-lock ring, bolt ring, or screw-on mechanism to ensure a tight seal. 3. Capacity: Available in various sizes, ranging from small capacities (e.g., 10 liters) to large capacities (e.g., 200 liters or more). 4. Sealing: Often equipped with a gasket in the lid to ensure airtight and watertight sealing, preventing leaks and contamination. 5. Handles: Many open-top drums come with integrated handles or grips for easier handling and transport.

Global key players of Open-top Plastic Drum include Hebei Shijiheng Plastics, Greif, BWAY Corporation, Mueller Group, AST Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH, etc. The top five players hold a share about 23%. Asia Pacific is the largest market, and has a share about 42%, followed by North America and Europe with share 34% and 20%, separately. In terms of product type, Capacity 100-200L is the largest segment, accounting for a share of 50%. In terms of application, Chemicals is the largest field with a share about 67 percent.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Open-top Plastic Drum Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Open-top Plastic Drum sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Open-top Plastic Drum sales for 2025 through 2031. With Open-top Plastic Drum sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Open-top Plastic Drum industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Open-top Plastic Drum landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Open-top Plastic Drum portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Open-top Plastic Drum market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Open-top Plastic Drum and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Open-top Plastic Drum.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Open-top Plastic Drum market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:

Capacity Below 100L

Capacity 100-200L

Capacity Above 200L

Segmentation by Application:

Food and Beverage

Chemicals

Oil

Others

This report also splits the market by region:

Americas

United States

Canada

Mexico

Brazil

APAC

China

Japan

Korea

Southeast Asia

India

Australia

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Russia

Middle East & Africa

Egypt

South Africa

Israel

Turkey

GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.

Hebei Shijiheng Plastics

Greif

BWAY Corporation

Mueller Group

AST Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH

Schuetz

Cangzhou Tongxin Plastic

Kodama Plastics

Carlo Brambilla Srl

CurTec Holdings

Mitsu Chem

Changjin Canning

Wujiang Chunxin Plastic Factory

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Open-top Plastic Drum market?

What factors are driving Open-top Plastic Drum market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Open-top Plastic Drum market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Open-top Plastic Drum break out by Type, by Application?

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