According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global 7A Type A Drum market size was valued at US$ 10.96 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 12.79 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 2.2% during review period.
A 7A Type A Drum is a robust, specially tested steel container (often 55-gallon) designed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for safely transporting and storing permissible, non-life-endangering radioactive materials, passing rigorous tests like free drop, water spray, penetration, and stacking to ensure containment integrity under normal conditions of use, common in nuclear, medical, and research sectors.
In 2025, the global production of 7A type A drums is projected to reach 41,600 units, with an average price of $256 per unit. Gross profit margins typically range from 15% to 25%.
The upstream supply chain of 7A Type A drums mainly includes carbon steel plates, stainless steel plates, steel strips for sealing rings, sealing gasket materials, and surface coatings and anti-corrosion treatment materials. The strength of upstream materials, coating quality, and the stability of seals directly determine the pressure-bearing capacity and compliance of the container. Downstream applications are the core of demand, primarily used for packaging and transporting chemical raw materials, hazardous chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, dyes and pigments, agrochemicals, and some high-value industrial powders and solid wastes, with chemical and hazardous materials transportation accounting for the largest share. In the fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, 7A Type A containers are widely used for export and long-distance transportation due to their compliance with UN hazardous materials packaging standards. The agrochemical and dye industries prioritize the safety and cost balance of bulk transportation; while hazardous waste disposal and special solid waste sectors emphasize sealing reliability and corrosion resistance. Downstream customers are mainly chemical production companies, pharmaceutical companies, trading companies, and hazardous chemical logistics companies. Their procurement is typically tied to regulatory compliance and project cycles, with stable orders but high requirements for certification and consistency.
Industry trends are characterized by higher safety levels, stronger corrosion-resistant coatings, and lightweight designs to reduce transportation costs, while the demand for compliance with international dangerous goods transportation standards continues to rise. Driving factors primarily include increased production in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, stricter regulations on compliant dangerous goods transportation, and international trade's reliance on standardized packaging. Hindering factors include fluctuations in raw material prices, stricter environmental and coating emission requirements, and the replacement of some scenarios with composite or plastic dangerous goods packaging.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global 7A Type A Drum market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global 7A Type A Drum market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global 7A Type A Drum market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global 7A Type A Drum market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global 7A Type A Drum market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for 7A Type A Drum
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global 7A Type A Drum market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Skolnik Industries, North Coast Container, Packaging Specialties, Paragon D&E, Container Technologies Industries, LLC (CTI), Bull Run Metal Fabricators and Engineers, Bronstein Container, Myers Container, Frontier Technology Corporation, SCI Containers, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
7A Type A Drum market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
5-10 Gallons
10-30 Gallons
30-55 Gallons
55-85 Gallons
Others
Market segment by Material
Carbon Steel
304 Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
409 Stainless Steel
Composite Materials
Others
Market segment by Standard
DOT
ISO
Hybrid Standard
Market segment by Application
Nuclear Industry
Chemical Industry
Food
Medical
Other
Major players covered
Skolnik Industries
North Coast Container
Packaging Specialties
Paragon D&E
Container Technologies Industries, LLC (CTI)
Bull Run Metal Fabricators and Engineers
Bronstein Container
Myers Container
Frontier Technology Corporation
SCI Containers
Volunteer Drum
Goodwin Robbins
CL Smith
Rahway Steel Drum Company
Greif
Specialty Containers
Berenfield Containers
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe 7A Type A Drum product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of 7A Type A Drum, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of 7A Type A Drum from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the 7A Type A Drum competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the 7A Type A Drum breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and 7A Type A Drum market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of 7A Type A Drum.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe 7A Type A Drum sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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