Germany - Plastic Packaging - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Plastic Packaging Price in Germany (FOB) - 2022
- Plastic Packaging Price in Germany (CIF) - 2022
- Plastic Packaging Exports in Germany
- Plastic Packaging Imports in Germany
Plastic Packaging Price in Germany (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average plastic packaging export price amounted to $4,792 per ton, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 12%. The export price peaked at $4,872 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,659 per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($3,949 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 (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Packaging Price in Germany (CIF) - 2022
The average plastic packaging import price stood at $3,159 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,303 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood 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 China ($4,508 per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($2,070 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Packaging Exports in Germany
Plastic packaging exports from Germany declined to 756K tons in 2022, waning by -9.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 833K tons, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, plastic packaging exports contracted modestly to $3.6B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $3.8B, and then declined slightly in the following year.
Export of Plastic Packaging in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
France | 395 | 389 | 459 | 468 | 5.8% |
Netherlands | 413 | 424 | 549 | 457 | 3.4% |
United Kingdom | 333 | 336 | 346 | 333 | 0.0% |
Belgium | 209 | 208 | 251 | 260 | 7.5% |
Poland | 217 | 221 | 267 | 256 | 5.7% |
Switzerland | 216 | 208 | 241 | 242 | 3.9% |
Austria | 184 | 181 | 221 | 210 | 4.5% |
Italy | 147 | 143 | 160 | 169 | 4.8% |
Czech Republic | 118 | 115 | 145 | 143 | 6.6% |
United States | 94.0 | 123 | 153 | 134 | 12.5% |
Spain | 145 | 114 | 120 | 126 | -4.6% |
Denmark | 77.7 | 77.3 | 94.3 | 105 | 10.6% |
Sweden | 85.8 | 75.1 | 77.1 | 83.6 | -0.9% |
Others | 586 | 562 | 700 | 640 | 3.0% |
Total | 3,221 | 3,176 | 3,782 | 3,625 | 4.0% |
Top Export Markets for Plastic Packaging from Germany in 2022:
- Netherlands (110.4K tons)
- France (93.8K tons)
- United Kingdom (75.5K tons)
- Belgium (57.7K tons)
- Poland (52.8K tons)
- Austria (47.7K tons)
- Switzerland (46.0K tons)
- Italy (31.9K tons)
- Czech Republic (27.8K tons)
- Denmark (26.5K tons)
- Spain (24.9K tons)
- United States (20.2K tons)
- Sweden (16.5K tons)
Plastic Packaging Imports in Germany
In 2022, the amount of plastic packaging imported into Germany contracted to 915K tons, shrinking by -4.4% on 2021. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 2.6% against the previous year.
In value terms, plastic packaging imports amounted to $2.9B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
Import of Plastic Packaging in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Poland | 298 | 317 | 374 | 371 | 7.6% |
Netherlands | 249 | 292 | 339 | 293 | 5.6% |
China | 196 | 170 | 206 | 226 | 4.9% |
France | 172 | 178 | 239 | 195 | 4.3% |
Austria | 154 | 154 | 182 | 170 | 3.3% |
Czech Republic | 133 | 121 | 142 | 166 | 7.7% |
Italy | 155 | 135 | 148 | 158 | 0.6% |
Vietnam | 110 | 99.4 | 108 | 155 | 12.1% |
Switzerland | 132 | 121 | 146 | 144 | 2.9% |
Belgium | 93.4 | 117 | 139 | 136 | 13.3% |
Turkey | 85.9 | 76.1 | 103 | 126 | 13.6% |
Luxembourg | 85.0 | 72.4 | 78.3 | 91.8 | 2.6% |
Lithuania | 57.9 | 51.2 | 51.1 | 67.7 | 5.4% |
Others | 547 | 546 | 632 | 589 | 2.5% |
Total | 2,468 | 2,449 | 2,888 | 2,890 | 5.4% |
Top Suppliers of Plastic Packaging to Germany in 2022:
- Poland (117.2K tons)
- Netherlands (104.9K tons)
- Vietnam (66.4K tons)
- Czech Republic (62.3K tons)
- Austria (58.2K tons)
- Italy (57.1K tons)
- China (50.1K tons)
- France (45.3K tons)
- Luxembourg (44.3K tons)
- Belgium (40.5K tons)
- Switzerland (37.6K tons)
- Turkey (34.0K tons)
- Lithuania (28.8K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic packaging 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 22221300 - Plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
- Prodcom 22221100 - Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (including cones)
- Prodcom 22221200 - Plastic sacks and bags (including cones) (excluding of polymers of ethylene)
- Prodcom 22221450 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity . 2 litres
- Prodcom 22221470 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity > 2 litres
Country coverage:
- Germany
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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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
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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
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