Europe: Packaging Materials Market 2024

Packaging Materials Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe packaging materials market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Packaging Materials Production in Europe

In value terms, packaging materials production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Packaging Materials Exports

Exports in Europe

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of packaging materials decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, packaging materials exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) represented the key exporter of packaging materials in Europe, creating X% of total export. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Russia (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Spain, Russia, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Packaging Materials Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of packaging materials decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume 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 recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, packaging materials imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importer of packaging materials in Europe, comprising X% of total import. The Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest packaging materials importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. France, the UK, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Austria, Portugal, Hungary and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the UK ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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