The global market for IBC Tanks was estimated to be worth US$ 3925 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 5945 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on IBC Tanks cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Intermediate bulk containers (also known as: IBC tote, IBC tank, IBC or pallet tanks), are reusable, multi-use industrial-grade containers engineered for the mass handling, transport and storage of liquids, semi-solids, pastes, or solids.
The IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) tanks market is witnessing steady growth, driven by the increasing demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective bulk packaging and transportation solutions across a wide range of industries, including chemicals, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. The ability of IBC tanks to store and transport both hazardous and non-hazardous liquids and semi-solids in large volumes makes them a preferred option over traditional drums and smaller containers. Their stackable design, durability, and reusability contribute to reduced logistical costs and enhanced operational efficiency. Furthermore, the growing emphasis on sustainability and regulatory compliance has accelerated the adoption of reusable and recyclable IBCs, while automation in filling and unloading processes has enhanced their usability in large-scale operations. In emerging economies, rapid industrialization and expansion of manufacturing and logistics infrastructure further support the market's growth.
However, the IBC tanks market also faces several key challenges. One significant issue is the volatility in raw material prices, particularly for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and steel, which directly affects production costs and pricing strategies for manufacturers. Additionally, strict regulatory standards, such as UN/DOT certifications and industry-specific safety guidelines (e.g., FDA for food-grade IBCs), demand rigorous testing and compliance procedures that can delay time-to-market and increase costs. The presence of a growing market for reconditioned or rebottled IBC tanks, while environmentally beneficial, puts price pressure on new product sales. Moreover, improper cleaning and reconditioning of reused containers can lead to contamination risks, especially in sensitive sectors like pharmaceuticals and food processing. As the market matures, manufacturers must navigate these challenges through innovation, investment in high-quality materials and cleaning technology, and close collaboration with regulatory bodies to ensure both safety and competitiveness.
Market competition is intense. SCHUTZ, Mauser Group, Greif are the leaders of the industry, and they hold key technologies and patents, with high-end customers.The Top 5 players accounted for 55% of the global market share in 2024.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for IBC Tanks, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of IBC Tanks by region & country, by Materials, and by Downstream Industry.
The IBC Tanks market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K Units) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding IBC Tanks.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- SCHUTZ
- Mauser Group
- Greif
- Shijiheng Plastics
- Snyder Industries
- Time Technoplast Limited
- MaschioPack
- Nisshin Yoki
- ZhenJiang JinShan Packing Factory
- Thielmann
- Hoover Ferguson Group
- Myers Industries
- Schaefer Container Systems
- Kodama Plastics
- Jiangyin Chuang Xiang
- Pyramid Technoplast
- WERIT
- Sintex Industries
- Agriplas-Sotralentz Packaging
- Palletco
- Jielin
- NOVAX Material & Technology
- Transtainer
Segment by Materials
- Plastic IBC Tanks
- Metal IBC Tanks
Segment by Downstream Industry
- Pharmaceutical
- Food
- Chemical Industries
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of IBC Tanks manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Materials, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Downstream Industry, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of IBC Tanks in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of IBC Tanks in country level. It provides sigmate data by Materials, and by Downstream Industry for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 IBC Tanks Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global IBC Tanks Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global IBC Tanks Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 IBC Tanks Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 IBC Tanks Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 IBC Tanks Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 IBC Tanks Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 IBC Tanks Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global IBC Tanks Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global IBC Tanks Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global IBC Tanks Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global IBC Tanks Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers IBC Tanks Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers IBC Tanks Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of IBC Tanks
- 2.9 IBC Tanks Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 IBC Tanks Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by IBC Tanks Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in IBC Tanks as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Materials
- 3.1 Introduction by Materials
- 3.1.1 Plastic IBC Tanks
- 3.1.2 Metal IBC Tanks
- 3.2 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value by Materials
- 3.2.1 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value by Materials (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value, by Materials (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value, by Materials (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume by Materials
- 3.3.1 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume by Materials (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume, by Materials (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume, by Materials (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global IBC Tanks Average Price by Materials (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Downstream Industry
- 4.1 Introduction by Downstream Industry
- 4.1.1 Pharmaceutical
- 4.1.2 Food
- 4.1.3 Chemical Industries
- 4.1.4 Others
- 4.2 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value by Downstream Industry
- 4.2.1 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value by Downstream Industry (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value, by Downstream Industry (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value, by Downstream Industry (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume by Downstream Industry
- 4.3.1 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume by Downstream Industry (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume, by Downstream Industry (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume, by Downstream Industry (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global IBC Tanks Average Price by Downstream Industry (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global IBC Tanks Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global IBC Tanks Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global IBC Tanks Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America IBC Tanks Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe IBC Tanks Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific IBC Tanks Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America IBC Tanks Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa IBC Tanks Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions IBC Tanks Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions IBC Tanks Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions IBC Tanks Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States IBC Tanks Sales Value by Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States IBC Tanks Sales Value by Downstream Industry, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe IBC Tanks Sales Value by Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe IBC Tanks Sales Value by Downstream Industry, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China IBC Tanks Sales Value by Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China IBC Tanks Sales Value by Downstream Industry, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan IBC Tanks Sales Value by Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan IBC Tanks Sales Value by Downstream Industry, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea IBC Tanks Sales Value by Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea IBC Tanks Sales Value by Downstream Industry, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia IBC Tanks Sales Value by Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia IBC Tanks Sales Value by Downstream Industry, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India IBC Tanks Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India IBC Tanks Sales Value by Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India IBC Tanks Sales Value by Downstream Industry, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 SCHUTZ
- 7.1.1 SCHUTZ Company Information
- 7.1.2 SCHUTZ Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 SCHUTZ IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 SCHUTZ IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 SCHUTZ Recent Development
- 7.2 Mauser Group
- 7.2.1 Mauser Group Company Information
- 7.2.2 Mauser Group Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Mauser Group IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Mauser Group IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Mauser Group Recent Development
- 7.3 Greif
- 7.3.1 Greif Company Information
- 7.3.2 Greif Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Greif IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Greif IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Greif Recent Development
- 7.4 Shijiheng Plastics
- 7.4.1 Shijiheng Plastics Company Information
- 7.4.2 Shijiheng Plastics Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Shijiheng Plastics IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Shijiheng Plastics IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Shijiheng Plastics Recent Development
- 7.5 Snyder Industries
- 7.5.1 Snyder Industries Company Information
- 7.5.2 Snyder Industries Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Snyder Industries IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Snyder Industries IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Snyder Industries Recent Development
- 7.6 Time Technoplast Limited
- 7.6.1 Time Technoplast Limited Company Information
- 7.6.2 Time Technoplast Limited Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Time Technoplast Limited IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Time Technoplast Limited IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Time Technoplast Limited Recent Development
- 7.7 MaschioPack
- 7.7.1 MaschioPack Company Information
- 7.7.2 MaschioPack Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 MaschioPack IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 MaschioPack IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 MaschioPack Recent Development
- 7.8 Nisshin Yoki
- 7.8.1 Nisshin Yoki Company Information
- 7.8.2 Nisshin Yoki Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 Nisshin Yoki IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 Nisshin Yoki IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 Nisshin Yoki Recent Development
- 7.9 ZhenJiang JinShan Packing Factory
- 7.9.1 ZhenJiang JinShan Packing Factory Company Information
- 7.9.2 ZhenJiang JinShan Packing Factory Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 ZhenJiang JinShan Packing Factory IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 ZhenJiang JinShan Packing Factory IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 ZhenJiang JinShan Packing Factory Recent Development
- 7.10 Thielmann
- 7.10.1 Thielmann Company Information
- 7.10.2 Thielmann Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.10.3 Thielmann IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.10.4 Thielmann IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.10.5 Thielmann Recent Development
- 7.11 Hoover Ferguson Group
- 7.11.1 Hoover Ferguson Group Company Information
- 7.11.2 Hoover Ferguson Group Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.11.3 Hoover Ferguson Group IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.11.4 Hoover Ferguson Group IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.11.5 Hoover Ferguson Group Recent Development
- 7.12 Myers Industries
- 7.12.1 Myers Industries Company Information
- 7.12.2 Myers Industries Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.12.3 Myers Industries IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.12.4 Myers Industries IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.12.5 Myers Industries Recent Development
- 7.13 Schaefer Container Systems
- 7.13.1 Schaefer Container Systems Company Information
- 7.13.2 Schaefer Container Systems Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.13.3 Schaefer Container Systems IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.13.4 Schaefer Container Systems IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.13.5 Schaefer Container Systems Recent Development
- 7.14 Kodama Plastics
- 7.14.1 Kodama Plastics Company Information
- 7.14.2 Kodama Plastics Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.14.3 Kodama Plastics IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.14.4 Kodama Plastics IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.14.5 Kodama Plastics Recent Development
- 7.15 Jiangyin Chuang Xiang
- 7.15.1 Jiangyin Chuang Xiang Company Information
- 7.15.2 Jiangyin Chuang Xiang Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.15.3 Jiangyin Chuang Xiang IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.15.4 Jiangyin Chuang Xiang IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.15.5 Jiangyin Chuang Xiang Recent Development
- 7.16 Pyramid Technoplast
- 7.16.1 Pyramid Technoplast Company Information
- 7.16.2 Pyramid Technoplast Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.16.3 Pyramid Technoplast IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.16.4 Pyramid Technoplast IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.16.5 Pyramid Technoplast Recent Development
- 7.17 WERIT
- 7.17.1 WERIT Company Information
- 7.17.2 WERIT Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.17.3 WERIT IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.17.4 WERIT IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.17.5 WERIT Recent Development
- 7.18 Sintex Industries
- 7.18.1 Sintex Industries Company Information
- 7.18.2 Sintex Industries Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.18.3 Sintex Industries IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.18.4 Sintex Industries IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.18.5 Sintex Industries Recent Development
- 7.19 Agriplas-Sotralentz Packaging
- 7.19.1 Agriplas-Sotralentz Packaging Company Information
- 7.19.2 Agriplas-Sotralentz Packaging Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.19.3 Agriplas-Sotralentz Packaging IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.19.4 Agriplas-Sotralentz Packaging IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.19.5 Agriplas-Sotralentz Packaging Recent Development
- 7.20 Palletco
- 7.20.1 Palletco Company Information
- 7.20.2 Palletco Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.20.3 Palletco IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.20.4 Palletco IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.20.5 Palletco Recent Development
- 7.21 Jielin
- 7.21.1 Jielin Company Information
- 7.21.2 Jielin Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.21.3 Jielin IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.21.4 Jielin IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.21.5 Jielin Recent Development
- 7.22 NOVAX Material & Technology
- 7.22.1 NOVAX Material & Technology Company Information
- 7.22.2 NOVAX Material & Technology Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.22.3 NOVAX Material & Technology IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.22.4 NOVAX Material & Technology IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.22.5 NOVAX Material & Technology Recent Development
- 7.23 Transtainer
- 7.23.1 Transtainer Company Information
- 7.23.2 Transtainer Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.23.3 Transtainer IBC Tanks Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.23.4 Transtainer IBC Tanks Product Offerings
- 7.23.5 Transtainer Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 IBC Tanks Industrial Chain
- 8.2 IBC Tanks Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 IBC Tanks Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 IBC Tanks Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer