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Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Nina Koefler Nina Koefler London, United Kingdom Last Updated: June 2025 SIC UK-C2512

Revenue

£40.5bn

2025-26

£42.2bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£X.Xbn

Employees

201k

Businesses

6,939

Wages

£X.Xbn

Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing in the UK industry analysis

This industry operates in a challenging environment, characterised by high external competition, soaring input inflation and often low private consumption levels. Stringent regulatory requirements like the European Energy-Related Products Directive have raised barriers to entry and hindered growth prospects. In order to comply with regulatory requirements, manufacturers are diversifying and increasing the efficiency of their products, stimulating interest among buyers.

Trends and Insights

  • Supercharged energy prices encourage boiler replacements. The sharp hike in energy prices means households are replacing older inefficient boilers to bring bills down, taking advantage of government assistance like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
  • Boiler replacements boost revenue generated from boiler manufacturing. Households are installing new energy-efficient or alternative fuel boilers to avoid surging energy costs that have lingered since the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
  • Large, internationally integrated companies hold a substantial market share. The Vaillant Group, Robert Bosch GmbH and the Remeha Group BV control a high share of the boiler segment thanks to their vast number of production facilities and trusted brands.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is £40.5bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 6,939 businesses in the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 5.2 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom include?

Boilers and Radiators are part of the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Companies must adhere to various European standards. Regulations include ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management. These are consistent across Europe.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Surging metal and component costs raise purchases and dent profit. Rapid price hikes in steel prices have pushed up purchase costs for manufacturers. For example, in 2021, the world price of steel more than doubled, squeezing profit.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing in the UK industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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