HYSUN’s latest survey reveals continued declines in China’s used container market (covering major ports including Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen). Despite a temporary shipment surge ahead of U.S. tariff changes, fundamental weakness persists.
Price Movements
40HC: Tianjin (↓4.2% MoM)
20GP: Tianjin (↓7.1% MoM)
Market Dynamics
We observe contradictory trends:
Short-term: Tariff-driven shipment spike
Structural: Global trade contraction suppressing demand
HYSUN Analysis
Current activity represents demand pull-forward, not new growth
Used containers benefit less than new-build equipment
Traditional peak season (Jul-Oct) remains absent
Recommendations
Buyers: Utilize current price lows, prioritize Southern China ports
Shippers: Consider SOC solutions
HYSUN Inventory
Immediate availability at:
China mian ports
Strategic global locations (NA/EU/SE Asia)
Outlook
Anticipate through Q3:
✓ Ongoing price pressure
✓ Widening regional disparities
✓ Particular stress on YOM 2015-2018
Hysun has an inventory of CW and NEW dry containers at main ports in China, as well as in North America, Europe and South Asia. For interested readers, please click the link below to view Hysun global inventory for Week 32.