Germany - Plastic Sacks And Bags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Plastic Bag Price in Germany - 2023

Contents:

  1. Plastic Bag Price in Germany (FOB) - 2023
  2. Plastic Bag Price in Germany (CIF) - 2023
  3. Plastic Bag Exports in Germany
  4. Plastic Bag Imports in Germany

Plastic Bag Price in Germany (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average plastic bag export price amounted to $4,864 per ton, shrinking by -2.1% against the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $5,451 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to August 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($7,068 per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($2,882 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Bag Price in Germany (CIF) - 2023

The average plastic bag import price stood at $3,149 per ton in August 2023, approximately mirroring the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 22% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $3,545 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($4,316 per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($1,588 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Bag Exports in Germany

In 2022, exports of plastic sacks and bags from Germany fell to 320K tons, with a decrease of -7.6% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1.5%.

In value terms, plastic bag exports reduced modestly to $1.4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.4B, and then reduced in the following year.

Export of Plastic Bag in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France12614918619716.1%
United Kingdom164166156157-1.4%
Netherlands1271241471413.5%
Switzerland1031001171225.8%
Austria87.781.410193.02.0%
Poland74.883.190.183.53.7%
Czech Republic49.854.965.571.813.0%
Belgium53.355.773.368.78.8%
United States44.162.560.156.88.8%
Italy48.251.159.655.64.9%
Spain60.944.049.551.7-5.3%
Denmark35.431.333.231.0-4.3%
Sweden39.034.526.329.2-9.2%
Others2252282852544.1%
Total1,2391,2661,4491,4124.5%

Top Export Markets for Plastic Bag from Germany in 2022:

  1. France (47.4K tons)
  2. United Kingdom (43.9K tons)
  3. Netherlands (31.5K tons)
  4. Switzerland (27.5K tons)
  5. Austria (23.1K tons)
  6. Poland (17.7K tons)
  7. Belgium (17.7K tons)
  8. Czech Republic (13.1K tons)
  9. Italy (12.4K tons)
  10. United States (11.0K tons)
  11. Spain (8.6K tons)
  12. Denmark (7.7K tons)
  13. Sweden (5.6K tons)

Plastic Bag Imports in Germany

In 2022, the amount of plastic sacks and bags imported into Germany stood at 425K tons, growing by 4.5% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic bag imports expanded markedly to $1.3B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Plastic Bag in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Poland1541601942049.8%
Vietnam10998.610715412.2%
China1131001191335.6%
Italy74.270.375.086.25.1%
Turkey62.457.974.182.89.9%
Netherlands52.466.477.572.011.2%
France44.649.375.853.26.1%
Austria47.150.359.352.53.7%
Czech Republic27.628.733.039.312.5%
Bulgaria35.732.933.137.61.7%
Belgium15.325.031.931.927.8%
Lithuania19.918.421.925.18.0%
Romania9.58.710.911.56.6%
Others2582392892853.4%
Total1,0241,0061,2021,2677.4%

Top Suppliers of Plastic Bag to Germany in 2022:

  1. Poland (72.6K tons)
  2. Vietnam (66.3K tons)
  3. China (40.0K tons)
  4. Italy (37.9K tons)
  5. Netherlands (24.7K tons)
  6. Bulgaria (23.3K tons)
  7. Turkey (21.7K tons)
  8. Czech Republic (16.2K tons)
  9. Austria (15.1K tons)
  10. France (12.0K tons)
  11. Belgium (11.0K tons)
  12. Romania (8.7K tons)
  13. Lithuania (8.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bag market in Germany. 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:

  • Prodcom 22221100 - Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (including cones)
  • Prodcom 22221200 - Plastic sacks and bags (including cones) (excluding of polymers of ethylene)

Country coverage:

  • Germany

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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