Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails

The Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails industry (SIC 3412) supplies steel and tinplate containers—tight-head and open-head drums, reconditioned barrels, UN-rated kegs, and specialty pails—plus lining, recoating, and recycling services that keep hazardous and food-grade goods compliant in transit. Core buyers include chemical producers, oil and gas distributors, paint and coatings makers, brewers, food processors, and logistics firms that need durable, stackable packaging for bulk liquids and powders. Operators face risks from volatile steel prices, corrosion and leak liabilities, DOT/OSHA hazardous materials rules, EPA waste and VOC restrictions, and global trade shifts that influence input costs and demand. In 2024-2025, the sector is investing in lighter-gauge high-strength steel, reusable/refurb programs, automation for drum reconditioning, smart tagging for chain-of-custody, and higher-spec linings to meet pharma and battery-material purity needs. For deeper visibility into filings, earnings, and risk disclosures across leading drum and keg suppliers, view live SEC filings on Earnings Feed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · 11/23/2025