ISO Tank Container Market Report 2026

The iso tank container market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.76 billion in 2025 to $1.93 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising global trade in chemicals, growing demand for intermodal transport, increasing adoption of standardized containers, expansion of petrochemical production, rising international logistics requirements.

The iso tank container market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.74 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart tank containers, growing focus on sustainability in transport, rising demand from pharmaceuticals and food & beverage, expanding rail and marine transport networks, increasing regulatory compliance requirements. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of iot-enabled iso tank containers, rising integration of ai for tank monitoring and logistics, growing implementation of industry 4.0 in tank manufacturing, enhancing sustainability and eco-friendly transport solutions, expanding digitalization in supply chain and fleet management.

The expanding petrochemical industry is expected to drive the growth of the ISO tank container market in the coming years. The petrochemical sector includes industries that transform hydrocarbons and natural gas liquids into chemical intermediates and polymers utilized across manufacturing value chains, such as plastics, resins, and synthetic materials. Demand for petrochemicals is increasing due to the rising global use of feedstocks and higher exports of key petrochemical products, particularly ethane and its derivatives, as supply and production infrastructure continue to grow. ISO tank containers support the petrochemical industry by providing safe, standardized, and cost-effective bulk transport of liquid feedstocks and chemical intermediates across international supply chains. For example, in November 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a U.S.-based government agency for energy data, reported that in 2023, U.S. exports of ethane and ethane-based petrochemicals reached a record 21.6 million metric tons, a 17% increase compared with 2022, highlighting strong growth in petrochemical feedstock flows that fuel demand for bulk liquid transport solutions like ISO tank containers. Consequently, the growth of the petrochemical industry is driving the expansion of the ISO tank container market.

Major companies in the ISO tank container market are increasingly introducing specialized services, such as de-gassing, to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and comply with regulatory requirements in the handling and maintenance of tank containers. De-gassing involves removing gas from the interior of a tank container, making it safe for maintenance, inspection, or transportation by mitigating the risk of gas buildup and potential hazards. For example, in September 2024, Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Private Limited launched specialized services for T-50 ISO Gas Tank Containers. These services include de-gassing, leak testing, nitrogen purging, and repairs, all designed to ensure compliance with ISO standards. Such services significantly enhance safety and reliability in the handling and maintenance of tank containers.

In October 2024, Quantix SCS, LLC, a U.S.-based service company, acquired G&W Tanks for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Quantix's ISO tank platform and expand its presence in the Southeast region. The move enhances Quantix's capabilities in ISO tank transportation, maintenance, and logistics services, aligning with its growth strategy. G&W Tanks is a U.S.-based company specializing in ISO containers and related services.

Major companies operating in the iso tank container market report are CIMC Container Holdings Co., Ltd., Singamas Container Holdings Limited, Welfit Oddy Industries Pty Ltd, Chart Industries Inc, Sure Tank, NT Tank, Bewellcn Shanghai Co., Ltd., Cryeng Group, M1 Engineering, Corban Energy Group, Cosco Shipping, Peacock, Leschaco, VTG Tanktainer GmbH, Suttons Group, Royal Dutch Shell, Aker Solutions, Linde, Equinor, Total Energies, Transalex, Load & Go Logistics, Baltica-Trans Co Ltd, M&S Logistics, GATX, ExxonMobil Russia, Stolt-Nielsen Limited, HOYER GmbH, Bulkhaul Ltd, Danteco Industries, Meeberg, Tankformator, THIELMANN, Tankcon, Bertschi AG, Maersk, MSC, TIL Group, Intermodal Tank Transport, NewPort Tank, Aramex, DP World, Icon Middle East.

Europe was the largest region in the ISO tank container market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the ISO tank container market. The regions covered in the iso tank container market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the iso tank container market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The ISO tank containers market consists of sales of rubber-lined ISO tank container, acid-based chemicals tank, food-grade tank, and stainless-steel containers.Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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