United Kingdom - Carboys, Bottles And Similar Articles Of Plastics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Plastic Bottle Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
- Plastic Bottle Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Plastic Bottle Imports in the UK
- Plastic Bottle Exports in the UK
Plastic Bottle Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
The average plastic bottle import price stood at $7,493 per ton in June 2023, rising by 2.5% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 40% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $8,257 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to June 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($20,108 per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($3,080 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Bottle Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average plastic bottle export price amounted to $5,158 per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 110% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($11,572 per ton), while the average price for exports to Jamaica ($2,614 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 Sweden (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Bottle Imports in the UK
For the third year in a row, the UK recorded decline in purchases abroad of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics, which decreased by -37.3% to 55K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp curtailment. The smallest decline of -24% was in 2021.
In value terms, plastic bottle imports dropped to $429M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year.
| Import of Plastic Bottle in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 84.3 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 87.5 | 1.2% |
| Germany | 62.3 | 71.3 | 67.5 | 58.4 | -2.1% |
| France | 75.2 | 52.7 | 54.5 | 52.4 | -11.3% |
| United States | 42.0 | 33.7 | 34.0 | 32.4 | -8.3% |
| Netherlands | 47.1 | 44.3 | 40.7 | 29.7 | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 23.4 | 21.4 | 37.5 | 26.1 | 3.7% |
| Poland | 13.0 | 14.8 | 13.6 | 23.6 | 22.0% |
| Italy | 16.4 | 13.8 | 14.4 | 16.1 | -0.6% |
| Belgium | 24.8 | 22.0 | 21.7 | 15.9 | -13.8% |
| Turkey | 6.6 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 10.9% |
| Luxembourg | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 4.9 | 64.5% |
| Others | 76.2 | 75.2 | 64.9 | 73.3 | -1.3% |
| Total | 473 | 444 | 455 | 429 | -3.2% |
Top Suppliers of Plastic Bottle to the UK in 2022:
- Germany (13.7K tons)
- France (9.6K tons)
- China (8.5K tons)
- Ireland (7.2K tons)
- Italy (4.9K tons)
- Netherlands (4.6K tons)
- Poland (4.2K tons)
- Belgium (4.1K tons)
- United States (2.5K tons)
- Turkey (2.2K tons)
- Luxembourg (1.3K tons)
Plastic Bottle Exports in the UK
In 2022, approx. 51K tons of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics were exported from the UK; waning by -3.1% on 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 9.7% against the previous year.
In value terms, plastic bottle exports skyrocketed to $261M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Plastic Bottle in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Ireland | 68.1 | 54.3 | 54.2 | 65.4 | -1.3% |
| France | 34.8 | 33.4 | 23.9 | 22.6 | -13.4% |
| Belgium | 14.8 | 18.2 | 18.6 | 20.0 | 10.6% |
| Germany | 21.7 | 16.9 | 17.1 | 17.2 | -7.5% |
| Netherlands | 24.9 | 19.3 | 17.0 | 15.1 | -15.4% |
| Czech Republic | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 13.9 | 159.0% |
| Poland | 7.4 | 5.6 | 9.9 | 12.8 | 20.0% |
| United States | 8.3 | 10.2 | 13.7 | 10.3 | 7.5% |
| Sweden | 7.8 | 6.1 | 7.3 | 7.6 | -0.9% |
| Italy | 12.3 | 11.5 | 8.4 | 7.0 | -17.1% |
| Spain | 7.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.0 | -3.5% |
| Jamaica | 2.5 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 12.9% |
| Norway | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3% |
| Others | 43.0 | 41.0 | 42.8 | 55.6 | 8.9% |
| Total | 257 | 229 | 227 | 261 | 0.5% |
Top Export Markets for Plastic Bottle from the UK in 2022:
- Ireland (17.1K tons)
- Belgium (3.7K tons)
- France (3.3K tons)
- Netherlands (3.0K tons)
- Germany (2.9K tons)
- Poland (2.2K tons)
- Jamaica (1.4K tons)
- Czech Republic (1.2K tons)
- Italy (1.1K tons)
- Spain (1.1K tons)
- United States (1.0K tons)
- Sweden (0.9K tons)
- Norway (0.7K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bottle 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:
- Prodcom 22221450 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity . 2 litres
- Prodcom 22221470 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity > 2 litres
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
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- 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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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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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
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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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