EU: Metal Pallet Market 2020

Metal Pallet Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the metal pallet market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The metal pallet consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the metal pallet market reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the metal pallet market failed to regain its momentum.

Metal Pallet Production in the EU

In 2017, approx. X tons of iron or steel pallets were produced in the European Union; going down by -X% against the previous year. The metal pallet production continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the metal pallet production attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Metal Pallet Exports in the EU

The exports stood at X tons in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The metal pallet exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the metal pallet exports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, metal pallet exports totaled $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the metal pallet exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Metal Pallet Exports by Country in the EU

In 2017, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the key exporters of iron or steel pallets, together making up X% of total exports. Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Romania (X tons) took the minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal pallet markets worldwide were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Slovakia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Pallet Export Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the metal pallet export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for iron or steel pallets reached its maximum level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was the UK ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Pallet Imports in the EU

In 2017, approx. X tons of iron or steel pallets were imported in the European Union; going up by X% against the previous year. The metal pallet imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal pallet imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the metal pallet imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Metal Pallet Imports by Country in the EU

In 2017, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented the major importers of iron or steel pallets, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - Belgium (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal pallet imports into Germany stood at +X%. At the same time, Romania (+X%), the Czech Republic (+X%), Slovakia (+X%) and the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest growing importer in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Italy, Austria, France, Belgium and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Poland (-X%) and the UK (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Romania (-X%) and Germany (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel pallets in the European Union, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

In Germany, metal pallet imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

Metal Pallet Import Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the metal pallet import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. The metal pallet import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for iron or steel pallets attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for iron or steel pallets stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform