T3 · Product exporter position

China exports of Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment (HS 761290)

See where China stands in aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter CHNHS6 761290Latest year 2024Rapid decline

Latest exports

$339.4MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

185Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-14.1%Annualized change

Destination HHI

530Destination concentration

Weighted share

30.5%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is China in Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 761290. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$339.4M
Current 2024 exports$338.9M
Three-year average$331.7M
Historical peak$743.0M

Market position

Active destinations185
Destination HHI530
Weighted share30.5%
Share change+5.3 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-14.1%
Volatility1.4
Maximum drawdown82.6%
TrendRapid decline
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterChinaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$339.4MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$338.9MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-14.1%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+11.1%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationUSADestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share14%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration530HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+5.3 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes3.5%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does China sell aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$47.4M13.8%-40.8%0% tariffAccelerating
Viet Nam$44.4M71%+49.9%FTA reportedAccelerating
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region$20.5M96.3%-3.1%FTA reportedGrowing
Cambodia$20.1M18.6%+32.9%FTA reportedAccelerating

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$47.4M
Market share
13.8%
Growth
-40.8%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Viet Nam

Latest exports
$44.4M
Market share
71%
Growth
+49.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Latest exports
$20.5M
Market share
96.3%
Growth
-3.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Cambodia

Latest exports
$20.1M
Market share
18.6%
Growth
+32.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Price intelligence

How does China's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Bosnia and Herzegovina: $1.3M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Namibia: $46.8 / ton.

Median price

$7.5K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for China and HS 761290 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$146.9M+35.3%164
2011$151.8M+3.3%169
2012$161.2M+6.2%173
2013$164.3M+1.9%174
2014$174.4M+6.1%180
2015$182.9M+4.9%180
2016$158.7M-13.2%178
2017$176.0M+10.9%180
2018$187.3M+6.4%180
2019$200.4M+7%179
2020$222.7M+11.1%179
2021$534.1M+139.9%177
2022$388.3M-27.3%182
2023$267.8M-31%177
2024$338.9M+26.6%185

Exporter context

China economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 761290.

China has reported exports of $3.5T and a trade balance of $1.2T in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 34.6% trade openness, 44.5% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about China aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

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