Europe: Plastic Container Market 2024

Plastic Container Market Size in Europe

After three years of growth, the Europe plastic container market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Plastic Container Production in Europe

In value terms, plastic container production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Container Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic containers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic container exports totaled $X in 2022. Total exports indicated temperate 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) represented the largest exporters of plastic containers, together constituting X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest plastic container supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Serbia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Container Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of plastic containers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic container imports rose to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the key importers of plastic containers, together generating X% of total imports. Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Portugal (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 Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic containers in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

In Germany, plastic container imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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