Benelux: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Benelux

After two years of growth, the Benelux plastic tableware and kitchenware market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, posted a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Production of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Benelux

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports in Benelux

Plastic tableware and kitchenware exports surged to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on 2021 figures. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports reduced to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the key exporter of plastic tableware and kitchenware, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic tableware and kitchenware exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Luxembourg (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of plastic tableware and kitchenware increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports expanded to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together making up X% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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