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Plastic tableware and kitchenware market

Plastic tableware and kitchenware market: download new information provided by an Ai-driven market intelligence tool. Information provide production, companies, consumption, imports, trade, exports, market size, and market prices. There is a split by region, including the U.S., the Middle East, the U.K., Africa, Latin America, China, EU, and Russia. Market insights and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the reports.

Plastic Tableware and Kitchenware - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	United States
3	India
4	Japan
5	Indonesia

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

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled -4.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (+12.4% per year) and India (-2.6% per year).

Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Turkey	3711	3756	2493	-18.0%
India	3302	3426	3125	-2.7%
Taiwan (Chinese)	4604	4716	4199	-4.5%
Italy	4376	4335	4429	0.6%
China	4950	4223	4618	-3.4%
United States	9473	5687	5642	-22.8%
Netherlands	5677	5008	6550	7.4%
Germany	6350	6523	7355	7.6%
Average	4924	4476	4733	-2.0%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($7,355 per ton), while Turkey ($2,493 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	5270	5401	6229	8.7%
Japan	5496	5706	6217	6.4%
Belgium	4537	4465	5325	8.3%
France	4757	4858	5184	4.4%
Australia	4623	4460	4981	3.8%
Italy	4950	4352	4940	-0.1%
Netherlands	4534	4422	4697	1.8%
United Kingdom	4717	4875	4570	-1.6%
Spain	4882	4694	4176	-7.5%
Canada	8176	4814	3927	-30.7%
United States	3750	3625	3800	0.7%
Saudi Arabia	3158	3195	3227	1.1%
Israel	2822	2686	2708	-2.0%
Average	4254	4124	4183	-0.8%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($6,229 per ton), while Israel ($2,708 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Plastic Tableware and Kitchenware - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	2.8	2.9	3.6	13.9%
Germany	0.6	0.6	0.6	-2.4%
United Kingdom	0.4	0.5	0.4	-7.5%
France	0.5	0.5	0.4	-10.2%
Canada	0.4	0.4	0.4	-7.4%

In value terms, the United States ($3.6B) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic tableware and kitchenware worldwide, comprising 35% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($601M), with a 5.8% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.6% share.

In the United States, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports increased at an average annual rate of +13.9% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-2.4% per year) and the UK (-7.5% per year).

Plastic Tableware and Kitchenware - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	5.2	6.2	6.6	12.7%
United States	0.4	0.5	0.4	4.3%
Germany	0.4	0.4	0.4	-7.6%
Netherlands	0.3	0.2	0.3	15.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)	0.3	0.3	0.3	3.4%

In value terms, China ($6.6B) remains the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware supplier worldwide, comprising 57% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($402M), with a 3.5% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.1% share.

In China, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+4.3% per year) and Germany (-7.6% per year).

Plastic Tableware and Kitchenware - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for plastic tableware and kitchenware worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, 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 Tableware and Kitchenware - Product Coverage

HS 392410 - Plastics; tableware and kitchenware

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for plastic tableware and kitchenware. 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 22292320 - Tableware and kitchenware of plastic

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

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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. 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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- 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
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
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, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024