United Kingdom - Plastic Packaging - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Plastic Packaging Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
- Plastic Packaging Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Plastic Packaging Imports in the UK
- Plastic Packaging Exports in the UK
Plastic Packaging Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
The average plastic packaging import price stood at $4,432 per ton in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic packaging import price increased by +69.5% against 2019 indices. 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 France ($5,086 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($2,293 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Packaging Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
The average plastic packaging export price stood at $4,631 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $5,231 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($8,189 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($2,256 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 the Czech Republic (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Packaging Imports in the UK
For the third consecutive year, the UK recorded decline in supplies from abroad of plastic packaging, which decreased by -13.3% to 461K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The smallest decline of -9% was in 2021.
In value terms, plastic packaging imports expanded notably to $2B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Import of Plastic Packaging in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Germany | 291 | 297 | 326 | 351 | 6.4% |
China | 251 | 251 | 311 | 305 | 6.7% |
Turkey | 93.4 | 107 | 141 | 179 | 24.2% |
France | 165 | 133 | 139 | 145 | -4.2% |
Poland | 82.5 | 83.1 | 97.8 | 110 | 10.1% |
Vietnam | 83.9 | 83.0 | 101 | 104 | 7.4% |
Italy | 59.0 | 56.1 | 61.1 | 85.3 | 13.1% |
Netherlands | 96.6 | 85.3 | 90.8 | 74.4 | -8.3% |
Ireland | 58.7 | 59.9 | 67.5 | 69.7 | 5.9% |
India | 49.3 | 47.6 | 68.3 | 65.1 | 9.7% |
Spain | 33.9 | 34.5 | 31.2 | 50.7 | 14.4% |
Thailand | 52.2 | 44.9 | 40.9 | 50.1 | -1.4% |
Belgium | 60.3 | 53.4 | 67.0 | 49.6 | -6.3% |
Others | 421 | 416 | 393 | 402 | -1.5% |
Total | 1,797 | 1,753 | 1,936 | 2,042 | 4.4% |
Top Suppliers of Plastic Packaging to the UK in 2022:
- Germany (91.2K tons)
- Turkey (78.2K tons)
- China (62.9K tons)
- Vietnam (41.7K tons)
- France (28.5K tons)
- Poland (28.1K tons)
- Ireland (23.6K tons)
- India (21.1K tons)
- Italy (21.0K tons)
- Netherlands (20.1K tons)
- Thailand (17.7K tons)
- Belgium (13.0K tons)
- Spain (11.1K tons)
Plastic Packaging Exports in the UK
In 2022, the amount of plastic packaging exported from the UK dropped slightly to 236K tons, declining by -2.5% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 242K tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.
In value terms, plastic packaging exports reduced modestly to $1.1B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.1B, and then shrank in the following year.
Export of Plastic Packaging in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Ireland | 225 | 221 | 197 | 184 | -6.5% |
Germany | 97.9 | 82.0 | 127 | 113 | 4.9% |
France | 87.5 | 83.4 | 127 | 96.2 | 3.2% |
Netherlands | 93.6 | 77.3 | 113 | 87.3 | -2.3% |
Belgium | 58.5 | 61.5 | 60.9 | 57.9 | -0.3% |
United States | 35.9 | 44.9 | 65.3 | 51.0 | 12.4% |
Sweden | 27.8 | 28.0 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 12.2% |
Italy | 30.4 | 30.4 | 39.2 | 37.9 | 7.6% |
Poland | 20.1 | 15.5 | 36.0 | 37.5 | 23.1% |
Spain | 40.6 | 39.6 | 49.2 | 35.8 | -4.1% |
Czech Republic | 9.4 | 8.5 | 15.9 | 35.3 | 55.4% |
Turkey | 32.0 | 26.4 | 33.4 | 27.0 | -5.5% |
Norway | 10.4 | 8.4 | 12.5 | 12.0 | 4.9% |
Others | 235 | 208 | 216 | 279 | 5.9% |
Total | 1,004 | 935 | 1,132 | 1,094 | 2.9% |
Top Export Markets for Plastic Packaging from the UK in 2022:
- Ireland (52.4K tons)
- Germany (22.8K tons)
- Netherlands (21.6K tons)
- France (16.9K tons)
- Belgium (15.4K tons)
- Spain (12.8K tons)
- Turkey (12.0K tons)
- Sweden (10.7K tons)
- Poland (8.4K tons)
- United States (6.2K tons)
- Italy (5.8K tons)
- Czech Republic (5.6K tons)
- Norway (3.8K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic packaging 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 22221300 - Plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
- Prodcom 22221100 - Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (including cones)
- Prodcom 22221200 - Plastic sacks and bags (including cones) (excluding of polymers of ethylene)
- 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
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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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING 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
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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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