Eastern Europe: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Eastern Europe

The East European plastic tableware and kitchenware market shrank remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by -19.4% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +6.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Production of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Eastern Europe

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 23%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of plastic tableware and kitchenware increased by 4.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +20.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 40% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together mixing up a 51% share of total exports. Slovakia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic tableware and kitchenware exports from Poland stood at +2.9%. At the same time, Russia (+9.9%), Hungary (+5.8%), Slovakia (+4.6%), Bulgaria (+4.4%), Romania (+2.5%) and the Czech Republic (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +9.9% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia and Hungary increased by +4 and +3 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to +8.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+6.0% per year) and Hungary (+10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.8% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 export price increased by +63.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 19%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in Eastern Europe reduced to X tons, shrinking by -7.3% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +18.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of plastic tableware and kitchenware, namely Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Russia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Romania (X tons) held a 9.3% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Slovakia (8.9%). Ukraine (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +11.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 56% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +11.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 10%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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