In 2023, Poland led with the highest number of enterprises in the European plastics sector, showing a year-on-year growth of 1.45%. Italy and Germany followed, but both experienced declines in the number of enterprises, by 3.78% and 0.31%, respectively. Romania and Bosnia and Herzegovina notably showed positive growth, while many countries experienced slight declines.
Future trends to watch include potential consolidations in the market as countries with declining enterprise numbers seek efficiencies. Additionally, innovation and sustainability pressures may drive changes in enterprise numbers, especially in countries facing regulatory pressures.
Top countries in Plastics Products Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 9,100 | 2023 | +2.6% | +1.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 6,680 | 2023 | -2.74% | -3.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6,220 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4,970 | 2023 | -0.62% | -0.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 3,440 | 2023 | -0.67% | -0.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 2,770 | 2023 | -0.72% | -0.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2,670 | 2023 | -0.22% | +0.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2,290 | 2023 | -4.97% | -3.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1,590 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 1,520 | 2023 | -0.39% | -1.09% | View data |
