Greece: Plastic Bag Market 2025

Plastic Bag Market Size in Greece

The Greek plastic bag market declined slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Bag Production in Greece

In value terms, plastic bag production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 34%. Plastic bag production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from Greece

For the third consecutive year, Greece recorded growth in shipments abroad of plastic sacks and bags, which increased by 41% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic bag exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +92.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 37%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Cyprus (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic bag exports from Greece, together comprising 48% of total exports. Hungary, Romania, the United States, the UK, Ireland, Albania, Switzerland, Spain, Australia and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +70.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic bag exported from Greece were Italy ($X), the United States ($X) and Cyprus ($X), together accounting for 38% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +72.1%, saw 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, which is down by -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 Ireland (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, the amount of plastic sacks and bags imported into Greece expanded to X tons, growing by 3.7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic bag imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic bag imports to Greece, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Bulgaria, Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, North Macedonia, Vietnam, Spain, Slovenia and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +67.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic bag suppliers to Greece were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports. Germany, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Vietnam, North Macedonia and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +74.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 bag import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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