Europe: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2025

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Europe

In 2021, the Europe paper dishes and cups market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Europe

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports in Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups were exported in Europe; growing by 20% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main exporters of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups, together achieving 66% of total exports. The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Greece (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups. At the same time, the Netherlands (+23.2%), Russia (+16.3%), Greece (+15.3%), Spain (+12.5%), Sweden (+9.8%), Poland (+8.1%), Belgium (+6.6%), the Czech Republic (+3.8%), France (+2.3%) and Germany (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +23.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Finland (-1.1%) and the UK (-7.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+4.7 p.p.), Spain (+4.5 p.p.), Poland (+3.1 p.p.) and Russia (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany, Finland, the UK and Italy saw its share reduced by -2.7%, -2.9%, -7.5% and -8.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest paper dishes and cups supplier in Europe, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Italy amounted to +1.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+2.6% per year) and Spain (+10.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports in Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups were imported in Europe; jumping by 24% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 55% of total imports in 2021. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 5.2% share, followed by Spain (5%). Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Greece (X tons), Romania (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper dishes and cups importing markets in Europe were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 42% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Greece, Poland, Austria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +19.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform