Czech Republic: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech plastic tableware and kitchenware market increased by 26% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed strong growth. Plastic tableware and kitchenware consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in the Czech Republic

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 341% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic tableware and kitchenware increased by 7.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +25.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +17.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic tableware and kitchenware exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 65% of total exports. Hungary, the UK, Austria, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +79.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic tableware and kitchenware exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Hungary, Italy, Austria, the UK, Denmark, Latvia, Norway and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +52.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 39%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of plastic tableware and kitchenware increased by 5.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +22.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic tableware and kitchenware imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 63% of total imports. Italy, Turkey, Croatia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Greece and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +120.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising 64% of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, Slovakia, Belgium, Greece, Croatia, Lithuania, Slovenia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +98.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic tableware and kitchenware import price increased by +102.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 45% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($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 (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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