EU: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in the EU

The EU plastic tableware and kitchenware market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -10.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in the EU

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9.1% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports in the EU

Plastic tableware and kitchenware exports dropped to X tons in 2022, waning by -3% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 8.1%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 48% of total exports in 2022. Poland (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 26% share of total exports. Greece (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 45% share of total exports. Poland, Spain, France, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Among the main exporting countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Ireland ($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 the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic tableware and kitchenware were imported in the European Union; reducing by -7.3% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) was the largest importer of plastic tableware and kitchenware in the European Union, generating 63% of total import. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 4.8% share of total imports. Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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, the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 45% of total imports. Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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