France: Packaging Materials Market 2025

Packaging Materials Market Size in France

In 2022, the French packaging materials market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Packaging Materials Production in France

In value terms, packaging materials production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Packaging materials production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Packaging Materials Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of packaging materials decreased by -3.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, packaging materials exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 34%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of packaging materials exports from France, together comprising 55% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Poland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for packaging materials exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 48% of total exports. Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +8.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 packaging materials export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Poland (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of packaging materials increased by 3.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 2015 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, packaging materials imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest packaging materials supplier to France, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, packaging materials imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+8.1% per year) and Sweden (+1.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of packaging materials to France, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+8.9% per year) and Italy (+5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average packaging materials import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 UK (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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