United Kingdom - Packaging Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Packaging Materials Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
- Packaging Materials Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Packaging Materials Imports in the UK
- Packaging Materials Exports in the UK
Packaging Materials Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
The average packaging materials import price stood at $1,176 per ton in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,566 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($794 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Packaging Materials Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average packaging materials export price amounted to $1,336 per ton, picking up by 9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,481 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($3,813 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($811 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Packaging Materials Imports in the UK
In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of packaging materials, when their volume increased by 10% to 2.3M tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, packaging materials imports surged to $2.7B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Packaging Materials in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 339 | 339 | 426 | 640 | 23.6% |
| Sweden | 407 | 422 | 419 | 541 | 10.0% |
| Finland | 242 | 220 | 276 | 355 | 13.6% |
| Netherlands | 121 | 115 | 129 | 208 | 19.8% |
| France | 141 | 136 | 173 | 195 | 11.4% |
| United States | 141 | 70.0 | 69.8 | 85.0 | -15.5% |
| Italy | 23.6 | 31.1 | 42.4 | 72.9 | 45.6% |
| Spain | 27.8 | 42.1 | 60.6 | 70.0 | 36.0% |
| Poland | 40.8 | 44.2 | 50.4 | 61.6 | 14.7% |
| Austria | 33.2 | 38.9 | 42.5 | 48.6 | 13.5% |
| Belgium | 33.5 | 43.3 | 20.4 | 46.5 | 11.5% |
| Turkey | 26.3 | 9.0 | 33.3 | 25.8 | -0.6% |
| Others | 191 | 180 | 231 | 307 | 17.1% |
| Total | 1,768 | 1,691 | 1,973 | 2,655 | 14.5% |
Top Suppliers of Packaging Materials to the UK in 2022:
- Germany (574.7K tons)
- Sweden (492.3K tons)
- Finland (279.8K tons)
- Netherlands (246.9K tons)
- France (165.9K tons)
- Poland (71.7K tons)
- United States (66.3K tons)
- Belgium (58.7K tons)
- Spain (57.0K tons)
- Italy (46.5K tons)
- Austria (37.4K tons)
- Turkey (32.7K tons)
Packaging Materials Exports in the UK
In 2022, the amount of packaging materials exported from the UK expanded notably to 492K tons, surging by 5.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
In value terms, packaging materials exports expanded notably to $658M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Packaging Materials in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Ireland | 95.4 | 80.3 | 95.0 | 147 | 15.5% |
| Netherlands | 29.8 | 26.0 | 158 | 129 | 63.0% |
| France | 55.5 | 49.9 | 38.5 | 57.6 | 1.2% |
| Belgium | 33.6 | 30.3 | 14.4 | 36.0 | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 18.4 | 17.3 | 28.8 | 33.2 | 21.7% |
| Germany | 83.9 | 75.8 | 31.1 | 29.0 | -29.8% |
| China | 11.0 | 24.6 | 22.6 | 24.8 | 31.1% |
| Italy | 19.7 | 18.5 | 22.4 | 18.2 | -2.6% |
| Poland | 32.1 | 37.3 | 10.8 | 13.0 | -26.0% |
| Finland | 5.6 | 6.3 | 8.0 | 11.6 | 27.5% |
| Sweden | 8.6 | 12.4 | 7.4 | 11.6 | 10.5% |
| Denmark | 4.3 | 3.3 | 4.9 | 9.9 | 32.0% |
| Spain | 15.9 | 10.5 | 7.4 | 9.3 | -16.4% |
| Others | 123 | 123 | 124 | 128 | 1.3% |
| Total | 537 | 515 | 574 | 658 | 7.0% |
Top Export Markets for Packaging Materials from the UK in 2022:
- Ireland (122.8K tons)
- Netherlands (121.7K tons)
- Belgium (44.4K tons)
- France (42.8K tons)
- China (29.7K tons)
- Turkey (29.4K tons)
- Germany (15.8K tons)
- Denmark (11.9K tons)
- Sweden (10.1K tons)
- Finland (8.8K tons)
- Italy (8.6K tons)
- Spain (5.8K tons)
- Poland (3.4K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the packaging materials market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1617 - Case materials
- FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
- FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
- FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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