World - Plastic Packaging - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Plastic packaging market

Plastic packaging market: download new information empowered by an Ai-driven BI tool. Information provide market size, trade, production, imports, exports, market prices, companies, and consumption. There is a breakdown by country, including the Middle East, the U.K., EU, China, the U.S., Africa, Latin America, and Russia. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.

Plastic Packaging - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3Japan
4India
5Indonesia

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by Japan.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +2.5%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (-0.0% per year) and Japan (+1.4% per year).

Plastic Packaging Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
India250924022030-10.1%
Malaysia242424052115-6.6%
Turkey288728272213-12.4%
Vietnam2239217425156.0%
Thailand313330302555-9.7%
Poland309931222912-3.1%
Canada401935493631-4.9%
Netherlands3362365536744.5%
Mexico407534363764-3.9%
China3707356239343.0%
Germany419840334049-1.8%
France4119406444103.5%
United States4612462047471.5%
Average347234083397-1.1%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,747 per ton), while India ($2,030 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Italy448842534286-2.3%
Canada476138494256-5.5%
Mexico878835143615-35.9%
Poland371437673594-1.6%
Belgium384637203384-6.2%
Netherlands341932403136-4.2%
Spain344034573130-4.6%
France366735763117-7.8%
Australia306530213020-0.7%
United Kingdom2912297529340.4%
United States382835942819-14.2%
Germany299229182782-3.6%
Japan300628902568-7.6%
Average343332543092-5.1%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($4,286 per ton), while Japan ($2,568 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Plastic Packaging - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States5.45.14.8-5.7%
Germany2.62.62.4-3.8%
France2.221.9-5.3%
United Kingdom1.81.91.7-1.7%
Mexico1.71.71.70.6%

In value terms, the largest plastic packaging importing markets worldwide were the United States ($4.8B), Germany ($2.4B) and France ($1.9B), together accounting for 26% of global imports. The UK, Mexico, Japan, the Netherlands, Canada, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Australia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mexico saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Plastic Packaging - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China6.77.18.713.5%
United States3.53.53.2-4.0%
Germany3.43.23.2-3.3%
France1.61.51.5-2.5%
Netherlands1.51.31.50.3%

In value terms, China ($8.7B) remains the largest plastic packaging supplier worldwide, comprising 22% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($3.2B), with a 8.1% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 8% share.

In China, plastic packaging exports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.5% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-4.0% per year) and Germany (-3.3% per year).

Plastic Packaging - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for plastic packaging worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Plastic Packaging - Top Companies

Jiangxi Zijiang Package Co.,Ltd., Plastimoldes SA, HYDROSCAND LTD., BOLLORE, Newell Brands Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Amcor Flexibles Kreuzlingen AG, Amcor Flexibles Rorschach AG, Jarden Corporation, TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD., IRAN KHODRO ENGINEERING DESINGN AND SUPPLING AUTOMOTIVE PARTS, Berry Global Group, Inc., Denali Incorporated, International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc., MWV International Sàrl, Jingmen Zhongsu Plastic Industry Co., Ltd., Liupanshui Baichuan Plastic-steel Doors And Windows Guard Rail Co., Ltd., Nypro Inc., Berry Global, Inc., DAICEL CORPORATION

Plastic Packaging - Product Coverage

  • HS 392310 - Plastics; boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
  • HS 392321 - Ethylene polymers; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods
  • HS 392329 - Plastics; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers
  • HS 392330 - Plastics; carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global plastic packaging market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 22221300 - Plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
  • Prodcom 22221100 - Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (including cones)
  • Prodcom 22221200 - Plastic sacks and bags (including cones) (excluding of polymers of ethylene)
  • Prodcom 22221450 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity . 2 litres
  • Prodcom 22221470 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity > 2 litres

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Amcor Limited, Berry Global Group Inc., Coveris Holdings S.A., Mondi plc, Reynolds Group Holdings Limited

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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