Germany: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Germany

In 2022, the German plastic tableware and kitchenware market increased by 8.8% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. Plastic tableware and kitchenware consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Germany

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Plastic tableware and kitchenware production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of plastic tableware and kitchenware from Germany dropped to X tons, falling by -5.1% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 16%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic tableware and kitchenware exports from Germany, together accounting for 36% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +2.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic tableware and kitchenware exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 37% share of total exports. Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, the UK, Sweden, Denmark and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +7.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 plastic tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Hungary (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of plastic tableware and kitchenware decreased by -3% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 6.8%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 8%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware supplier to Germany, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.8% per year) and Poland (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic tableware and kitchenware to Germany, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+7.8% per year) and Poland (+4.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic tableware and kitchenware import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 6.1%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($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 Netherlands (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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