Italy - Plastic Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Plastic Container Price in Italy (FOB) - 2023
- Plastic Container Price in Italy (CIF) - 2023
- Plastic Container Exports in Italy
- Plastic Container Imports in Italy
Plastic Container Price in Italy (FOB) - 2023
The average plastic container export price stood at $4,684 per ton in June 2023, standing approximately at the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 an increase of 12% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $5,047 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to June 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Poland ($7,954 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($1,394 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Container Price in Italy (CIF) - 2023
The average plastic container import price stood at $7,528 per ton in June 2023, reducing by -10.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when the average import price increased by 21% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $8,436 per ton in May 2023, and then contracted in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($16,165 per ton), while the price for Croatia ($2,822 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 Slovakia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Container Exports in Italy
In 2022, exports of plastic containers from Italy dropped modestly to 74K tons, which is down by -4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 10%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 77K tons, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, plastic container exports rose significantly to $348M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Export of Plastic Container in Italy (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| France | 43.7 | 38.3 | 52.2 | 55.4 | 8.2% |
| Spain | 43.2 | 38.7 | 45.9 | 48.8 | 4.1% |
| Germany | 21.3 | 20.8 | 27.1 | 28.8 | 10.6% |
| Netherlands | 11.6 | 13.9 | 21.9 | 23.3 | 26.2% |
| United Kingdom | 15.1 | 13.4 | 18.7 | 19.8 | 9.5% |
| Poland | 7.7 | 8.8 | 16.5 | 17.5 | 31.5% |
| Switzerland | 8.4 | 11.2 | 15.0 | 15.9 | 23.7% |
| United States | 17.7 | 7.9 | 12.0 | 13.2 | -9.3% |
| Belgium | 11.1 | 9.9 | 11.9 | 12.6 | 4.3% |
| Morocco | 5.6 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 1.8% |
| South Africa | 3.7 | 2.2 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 9.1% |
| Egypt | 5.1 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.8 | -2.0% |
| Slovenia | 4.4 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 3.9 | -3.9% |
| Others | 76.6 | 75.3 | 84.5 | 92.9 | 6.6% |
| Total | 275 | 253 | 323 | 348 | 8.2% |
Top Export Markets for Plastic Container from Italy in 2022:
- Spain (11.1K tons)
- France (10.0K tons)
- Germany (8.6K tons)
- Netherlands (5.5K tons)
- United Kingdom (5.1K tons)
- Belgium (2.3K tons)
- Switzerland (2.0K tons)
- United States (1.8K tons)
- Poland (1.7K tons)
- Egypt (1.6K tons)
- Morocco (1.4K tons)
- Slovenia (1.4K tons)
- South Africa (1.3K tons)
Plastic Container Imports in Italy
Plastic container imports into Italy contracted slightly to 37K tons in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 37K tons, leveling off in the following year.
In value terms, plastic container imports skyrocketed to $267M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
| Import of Plastic Container in Italy (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 28.0 | 28.1 | 36.5 | 39.7 | 12.3% |
| France | 19.0 | 19.7 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 23.1% |
| Belgium | 15.1 | 14.8 | 30.2 | 32.8 | 29.5% |
| China | 18.0 | 19.7 | 27.0 | 29.4 | 17.8% |
| Austria | 9.9 | 11.8 | 15.4 | 16.7 | 19.0% |
| Netherlands | 8.3 | 7.9 | 13.8 | 15.1 | 22.1% |
| Slovenia | 18.9 | 5.7 | 7.1 | 11.8 | -14.5% |
| Turkey | 10.2 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 10.7 | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | 9.4 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 10.3 | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | 7.1 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 4.1% |
| Greece | 5.2 | 4.4 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 14.0% |
| Spain | 8.5 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 7.4 | -4.5% |
| Sweden | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | -11.2% |
| Others | 37.6 | 37.7 | 25.8 | 41.6 | 3.4% |
| Total | 196 | 181 | 227 | 267 | 10.9% |
Top Suppliers of Plastic Container to Italy in 2022:
- Germany (5.8K tons)
- Netherlands (4.4K tons)
- Turkey (3.3K tons)
- France (2.8K tons)
- Austria (2.3K tons)
- Slovenia (2.1K tons)
- Belgium (2.1K tons)
- China (1.9K tons)
- Spain (1.9K tons)
- Greece (1.6K tons)
- Switzerland (1.2K tons)
- Slovakia (1.1K tons)
- Sweden (0.7K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic container market in Italy. 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 22221950 - Articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics (excluding boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, sacks and bags, including cones, carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, spools, spindles, bobbins and similar supports, s toppers, lids, caps and other closures)
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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