Germany - Spools, Cops And Similar Supports Of Plastics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Germany Plastic Support Exports
In 2023, overseas shipments of spools, cops and similar supports of plastics decreased by -6.1% to 163K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 9.8%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 197K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, plastic support exports stood at $1.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.3B; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Plastic Support in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| France | 138 | 141 | 114 | 115 | 124 | 141 | 140 | 126 | 158 | 147 | 152 |
| Poland | 86.8 | 90.4 | 82.7 | 81.7 | 81.7 | 95.1 | 89.4 | 95.5 | 107 | 112 | 121 |
| Netherlands | 120 | 119 | 96.3 | 95.5 | 103 | 112 | 113 | 118 | 130 | 111 | 108 |
| United Kingdom | 73.2 | 76.7 | 62.0 | 58.8 | 63.3 | 68.4 | 72.6 | 70.8 | 86.0 | 84.0 | 84.3 |
| Austria | 55.5 | 57.2 | 55.4 | 55.6 | 58.2 | 63.7 | 61.0 | 61.9 | 74.0 | 67.6 | 74.2 |
| Italy | 55.6 | 62.4 | 57.2 | 57.4 | 66.7 | 70.3 | 67.6 | 61.4 | 73.7 | 71.1 | 73.7 |
| Switzerland | 64.1 | 66.1 | 53.6 | 51.9 | 56.9 | 63.5 | 57.4 | 58.7 | 68.9 | 69.5 | 69.7 |
| United States | 65.7 | 67.9 | 60.0 | 58.6 | 61.5 | 67.8 | 58.0 | 62.4 | 78.9 | 67.3 | 60.9 |
| Others | 513 | 509 | 421 | 412 | 449 | 509 | 473 | 473 | 568 | 572 | 576 |
| Total | 1,172 | 1,189 | 1,002 | 986 | 1,065 | 1,191 | 1,132 | 1,128 | 1,345 | 1,301 | 1,319 |
Exports by Country
France (21K tons), the Netherlands (17K tons) and Poland (16K tons) were the main destinations of plastic support exports from Germany, together accounting for 33% of total exports. the UK, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for plastic support exported from Germany were France ($152M), Poland ($121M) and the Netherlands ($108M), with a combined 29% share of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +3.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Plastic stoppers, caps and closures (152K tons) was the largest type of spools, cops and similar supports of plastics exported from Germany, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic stoppers, caps and closures exceeded the volume of the second product type, spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports of plastics (11K tons), more than tenfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of plastic stoppers, caps and closures exports was relatively modest.
In value terms, plastic stoppers, caps and closures ($1.2B) remains the largest type of spools, cops and similar supports of plastics exported from Germany, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports of plastics ($74M), with a 5.6% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of plastic stoppers, caps and closures exports amounted to +1.4%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the plastic support price stood at $8,079 per ton (FOB, Germany), picking up by 8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($15,662 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($6,344 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic support market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 22221910 - Spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, of plastics
- Prodcom 22221920 - Plastic caps and capsules for bottles
- Prodcom 22221930 - Plastic stoppers, lids, caps and other closures (excluding for bottles)
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
