Benelux: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux plastic tableware and kitchenware market decreased by -39.5% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Production of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Benelux

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports in Benelux

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of plastic tableware and kitchenware decreased by -0.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major exporter of plastic tableware and kitchenware, generating 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 20% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (+10.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +10.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (-8.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+32 p.p.) and Luxembourg (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-34.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware supplier in Benelux, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at +7.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-9.6% per year) and Luxembourg (+7.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, declining by -22.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of plastic tableware and kitchenware decreased by -17.5% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 15%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main importer of plastic tableware and kitchenware, committing 72% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 26% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plastic tableware and kitchenware imports, with a CAGR of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022. Luxembourg experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium (-4.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-17.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic tableware and kitchenware in Benelux, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-6.6% per year) and Luxembourg (+1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform