Austria: Plastic Box Market Overview 2021

Plastic Box Market Size in Austria

The Austrian plastic box market expanded markedly to $X in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Plastic Box Production in Austria

In value terms, plastic box production amounted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Plastic Box Exports

Exports from Austria

Plastic box exports from Austria reduced dramatically to X tonnes in 2020, which is down by -X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic box exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Switzerland (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the main destinations of plastic box exports from Austria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic box exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+X% per year) and Serbia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average plastic box export price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Box Imports

Imports into Austria

For the third year in a row, Austria recorded growth in overseas purchases of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, plastic box imports expanded sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2012 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest plastic box supplier to Austria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic box imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tonnes), sevenfold. Switzerland (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Switzerland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic box to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average plastic box import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the price for Slovenia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of plastic box consumption in 2020 were China (4M tonnes), the U.S. (2.1M tonnes) and Japan (962K tonnes), with a combined 38% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Nigeria, Germany, Turkey, India, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What are the largest producers of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of plastic box production in 2020 were China (4.3M tonnes), the U.S. (2.2M tonnes) and Japan (959K tonnes), with a combined 40% share of global production. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Germany, Nigeria, Turkey, India, Bangladesh, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and Iran, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What are the leading suppliers of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles to Austria?

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In value terms, Germany ($58M) constituted the largest supplier of plastic box to Austria, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($14M), with a 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.4% share.

What are the leading importers of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles from Austria?

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In value terms, Germany ($15M) remains the key foreign market for plastic box exports from Austria, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($7.4M), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 5.7% share.

What is the average export price for plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles in Austria?

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In 2020, the average plastic box export price amounted to $3,305 per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles in Austria?

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In 2020, the average plastic box import price amounted to $3,141 per tonne, reducing by -18.2% against the previous year.