Greece: Plastic Box Market Overview 2020

Plastic Box Market Size in Greece

The revenue of the plastic box market in Greece amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, plastic box consumption continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the plastic box market reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Box Production in Greece

In value terms, plastic box production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, plastic box production continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Plastic box production peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Box Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2018, the amount of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles exported from Greece amounted to X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, plastic box exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic box exports amounted to $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, plastic box exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Bulgaria (X tonnes) were the main destinations of plastic box exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Israel, Cyprus, Spain, Romania, Ireland, the UK, Serbia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic box exported from Greece were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Cyprus, Israel, Spain, Romania, Ireland, Poland, the UK and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic box export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the plastic box export price, however, continues to indicate 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 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cyprus, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Box Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles were imported into Greece; growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, plastic box imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic box imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, plastic box imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), Bulgaria (X tonnes) and Turkey (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of plastic box imports to Greece, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, France, Poland, Albania, China, Spain, Romania and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Albania, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest plastic box suppliers to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Poland, France, Spain, China, Albania, Belgium and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average plastic box import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, 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. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform