Europe: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Europe

The Europe plastic tableware and kitchenware market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Europe

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 7.9% 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 Europe

In 2022, exports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in Europe declined modestly to X tons, dropping by -4.7% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum 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. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 45% of total exports in 2022. Poland (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 20% share of total exports. France (X tons), Greece (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 43% of total exports. Poland, Spain, France, Belgium, Portugal, the UK, Greece, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

Plastic tableware and kitchenware imports shrank to X tons in 2022, declining by -6.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 when imports increased by 17%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly 63% of total imports in 2022. Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +11.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +11.9%, 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached 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 Poland (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform