Germany: Plastic Packaging Market 2024

Plastic Packaging Market Size in Germany

The German plastic packaging market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Packaging Production in Germany

In value terms, plastic packaging production reduced to $X in 2022 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 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Plastic packaging production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Packaging Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of plastic packaging from Germany shrank to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, plastic packaging exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic packaging exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, the United States and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic packaging exported from Germany were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United States, Spain, Denmark and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 packaging export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Packaging Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic packaging were imported into Germany; dropping by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic packaging imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic packaging imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, China, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) were the largest plastic packaging suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy, Vietnam, Switzerland, Belgium, Turkey, Luxembourg and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average plastic packaging import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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