France: Plastic Bag Market 2024

Plastic Bag Market Size in France

The French plastic bag market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate mild growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Bag Production in France

In value terms, plastic bag production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic sacks and bags were exported from France; dropping by -2.5% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bag exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic bag exports from France, together accounting for 46% of total exports. Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Morocco and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic bag exported from France worldwide, together comprising 35% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Switzerland, Denmark and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of +10.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average plastic bag export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Denmark (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of plastic sacks and bags imported into France expanded to X tons, increasing by 4.2% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic bag imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic bag imports to France, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Vietnam, the Netherlands, Spain, China, Belgium, the UK, Turkey, Malaysia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +7.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest plastic bag suppliers to France, together comprising 47% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Vietnam, China, the UK, Belgium, Turkey, Thailand and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +8.3%, 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

The average plastic bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($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 (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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