The European import of builders' plastic wares shows distinct trends from 2023 to 2024, with Germany leading the import scale, followed by the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Notable year-on-year growth was observed in the Netherlands at 14.34% and Ireland at 16.77%. In contrast, countries like Spain and Malta experienced declines of -1.32% and -28.26%, respectively. Over the last five years, the CAGR has generally indicated moderate to strong growth across most countries, highlighting an increasing reliance on plastic ware imports for construction purposes.
Future trends to watch include:
- Adaptations to environmental policies and sustainability practices may shift sourcing preferences.
- The growth in renewable construction materials could impact plastic ware import volumes.
- Economic and geopolitical shifts, particularly in trade agreements, could influence import dynamics significantly.
Top countries in Import of Builders’ Plastic Wares by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Square Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 147,130,000 | 2023 | +6.02% | +6.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 108,360,000 | 2023 | +10.38% | +14.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 99,306,000 | 2023 | +2.4% | +4.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 76,483,000 | 2023 | +3.2% | +0.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 64,598,000 | 2023 | +1.87% | +8.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 26,320,000 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Italy | 24,931,000 | 2023 | +8.14% | +8.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 24,619,000 | 2023 | +3.43% | +5.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 18,369,000 | 2023 | +5.68% | -1.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 15,428,000 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.66% | View data |
