Europe: Plastic Headgear Market 2024

Plastic Headgear Market Size in Europe

In 2023, the Europe plastic headgear market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption showed strong growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Headgear Production in Europe

In value terms, plastic headgear production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Headgear Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, approx. X units of headgear of rubber or plastic were exported in Europe; with a decrease of X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic headgear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the six major exporters of headgear of rubber or plastic, namely Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Greece and Italy, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Spain (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X units). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the largest plastic headgear supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, plastic headgear exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Greece ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Headgear Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, overseas purchases of headgear of rubber or plastic increased by X% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic headgear imports rose to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy was the main importing country with an import of about X units, which accounted for X% of total imports. The UK (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Germany (X%) and Russia (X%). Poland (X units), France (X units), Greece (X units), Belgium (X units), Romania (X units) and Portugal (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic headgear imports into Italy stood at X%. At the same time, Greece (X%), Romania (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Poland (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Russia, Portugal, Germany, Belgium and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Italy (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Greece (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Belgium (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.), Russia (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.), France (X p.p.) and the UK (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported headgear of rubber or plastic in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Italy amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform