Market overview
The global jerry can market is worth USD 2.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 3.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and HDPE plastic is the largest by material segment.
| Scope | Portable containers of about 5 to 25 litres for carrying and storing fuel, water and other liquids: plastic and steel jerry cans for vehicles, households, farms and the military. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging |
| Value 2025 | USD 2.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 2.1 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 3.2 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 4.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 207 million units |
| Volume 2036 | 291 million units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 10.1 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Jerry Can market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 2.1 bn |
| 2027 | USD 2.2 bn |
| 2028 | USD 2.3 bn |
| 2029 | USD 2.4 bn |
| 2030 | USD 2.5 bn |
| 2031 | USD 2.6 bn |
| 2032 | USD 2.7 bn |
| 2033 | USD 2.8 bn |
| 2034 | USD 3.0 bn |
| 2035 | USD 3.1 bn |
| 2036 | USD 3.2 bn |
Jerry Can market segmentation
By material
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDPE plastic | 66.0% | 69.3% | USD 1.4 bn | 5.0% |
| Steel | 28.0% | 25.5% | USD 585 mn | 3.5% |
| Other materials | 6.0% | 5.2% | USD 125 mn | 3.0% |
By capacity
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 litres | 40.0% | 37.9% | USD 836 mn | 4.0% |
| 10 to 20 litres | 48.0% | 50.1% | USD 1.0 bn | 5.0% |
| Above 20 litres | 12.0% | 11.9% | USD 251 mn | 4.5% |
By end use
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and fuel | 34.0% | 32.9% | USD 711 mn | 4.2% |
| Water storage | 22.0% | 23.4% | USD 460 mn | 5.2% |
| Chemicals and lubricants | 16.0% | 15.5% | USD 334 mn | 4.2% |
| Agriculture | 14.0% | 14.2% | USD 293 mn | 4.7% |
| Military and emergency | 6.0% | 5.8% | USD 125 mn | 4.2% |
| Household | 8.0% | 8.1% | USD 167 mn | 4.7% |
By closure type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screw cap | 46.0% | 42.5% | USD 961 mn | 3.7% |
| Spout and pourer | 26.0% | 27.7% | USD 543 mn | 5.2% |
| Tap and dispensing | 14.0% | 14.9% | USD 293 mn | 5.2% |
| Vented safety closure | 14.0% | 14.9% | USD 293 mn | 5.2% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and hardware retail | 34.0% | 33.9% | USD 711 mn | 4.5% |
| Industrial distributors | 28.0% | 27.9% | USD 585 mn | 4.5% |
| Direct OEM and government | 24.0% | 22.3% | USD 502 mn | 3.7% |
| Online | 14.0% | 15.9% | USD 293 mn | 5.8% |
Top 25 countries for jerry can by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 67.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 87.8%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 418 mn | 20.0% | USD 594 mn | 3.6% |
| 2 | China | USD 230 mn | 11.0% | USD 396 mn | 5.6% |
| 3 | India | USD 167 mn | 8.0% | USD 331 mn | 7.1% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 125 mn | 6.0% | USD 179 mn | 3.6% |
| 5 | Russia | USD 104 mn | 5.0% | USD 143 mn | 3.2% |
| 6 | Brazil | USD 84 mn | 4.0% | USD 136 mn | 5.0% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | USD 84 mn | 4.0% | USD 120 mn | 3.7% |
| 8 | France | USD 73 mn | 3.5% | USD 104 mn | 3.6% |
| 9 | Mexico | USD 63 mn | 3.0% | USD 104 mn | 5.2% |
| 10 | Japan | USD 63 mn | 3.0% | USD 84 mn | 3.0% |
| 11 | Turkey | USD 63 mn | 3.0% | USD 105 mn | 5.2% |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | USD 50 mn | 2.4% | USD 83 mn | 5.3% |
| 13 | Canada | USD 40 mn | 1.9% | USD 60 mn | 4.2% |
| 14 | Italy | USD 34 mn | 1.6% | USD 47 mn | 3.4% |
| 15 | Indonesia | USD 30 mn | 1.4% | USD 50 mn | 5.3% |
| 16 | Spain | USD 27 mn | 1.3% | USD 41 mn | 4.2% |
| 17 | Poland | USD 25 mn | 1.2% | USD 38 mn | 4.2% |
| 18 | Egypt | USD 23 mn | 1.1% | USD 39 mn | 5.2% |
| 19 | Australia | USD 22 mn | 1.0% | USD 33 mn | 4.2% |
| 20 | South Korea | USD 21 mn | 1.0% | USD 29 mn | 3.4% |
| 21 | Iran | USD 20 mn | 0.9% | USD 30 mn | 4.2% |
| 22 | Ukraine | USD 19 mn | 0.9% | USD 26 mn | 3.4% |
| 23 | Kazakhstan | USD 18 mn | 0.8% | USD 30 mn | 5.2% |
| 24 | Nigeria | USD 17 mn | 0.8% | USD 29 mn | 5.2% |
| 25 | Argentina | USD 17 mn | 0.8% | USD 25 mn | 4.2% |
| Rest of world | USD 255 mn | 12.2% | USD 391 mn | 4.4% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Scepter
- Wavian
- Hünersdorff
- Midwest Can Company
- Reliance Products
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Eagle Manufacturing
- Justrite
- Blitz
- Jokey
- ALPLA
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Valpro
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the jerry can market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by material, by capacity, by end use, by closure type, by sales channel. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the jerry can market?
The global jerry can market is estimated at USD 2.0 bn in 2025 and USD 2.1 bn in 2026.
How fast will the jerry can market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 3.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 1.2 bn.
Which country is the largest market for jerry can?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 418 mn in 2026, 20.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 39.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 7.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which jerry can segment is largest?
In the by material split, HDPE plastic is the largest segment with 66.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading jerry can companies?
Global leaders include Scepter, Wavian, Hünersdorff, Midwest Can Company.
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