Germany remains the leader in the production of plastics in primary forms with 17.191 billion kilograms, experiencing a modest year-on-year increase of 2.21%. Italy and France follow with slight declines of -0.37% and -0.36% respectively. The Netherlands saw a significant increase of 3.26%, while Belgium experienced a decline of -2.96%. Spain showed a positive trend with a 2.04% increase. Emerging countries such as Finland and Slovakia showed notable increases of 4.23% and 3.59% respectively. Meanwhile, Sweden’s production skyrocketed by 46.87%, marking it as the highest year-on-year increase. Conversely, the UK and Hungary showed declines of -5.01% and -6.4%. Ireland saw the largest decrease at -25.49%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainability initiatives and regulations on plastic production. Countries with rapid growth like Sweden, Bulgaria, and Greece may continue to expand, while those with decreasing trends such as Denmark and Ireland may need strategic adjustments. Increased competition and innovation in bioplastics and recycling technologies could significantly alter the production landscape in Europe.
Top countries in Production of Plastics in Primary Forms by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17,191,000,000 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 6,371,700,000 | 2023 | +0.38% | -0.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 5,987,400,000 | 2023 | -0.48% | -0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 5,346,400,000 | 2023 | +10.87% | +3.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 4,734,000,000 | 2023 | -2.93% | -2.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4,703,800,000 | 2023 | +1.13% | +2.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 2,364,100,000 | 2023 | +1.8% | -0.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 1,112,100,000 | 2023 | -4.24% | -5.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 986,640,000 | 2023 | +5.29% | -6.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 880,520,000 | 2023 | +3.18% | +4.23% | View data |
