In 2023, the European import of plastic packing goods showed significant country-specific variations. Germany led with 4.7996 billion items, despite a reduction of 8.1% from the previous year. France, though stable with a slight rise of 0.83%, imported 4.3959 billion items. Spain and Romania saw notable increases of 8.38% and 6.95%, respectively. Conversely, the UK experienced a decline of 4.76%. Overall, Belgium, Netherlands, and Italy indicated modest growth. Denmark faced the highest decrease of 14.85%. In terms of the average yearly change over five years, countries displayed diverse trends.
Future trends to watch include the potential increase in sustainable plastic alternatives impacting imports, regulatory changes affecting packaging standards, and economic fluctuations influencing consumption patterns across different European regions.
Top countries in Import of Plastic Packing Goods by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,799,600,000 | 2023 | -9.89% | -8.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 4,395,900,000 | 2023 | +2.05% | +0.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 2,942,100,000 | 2023 | +3.06% | +4.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 2,663,600,000 | 2023 | +4.85% | +8.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 2,612,200,000 | 2023 | +4.75% | +3.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2,464,700,000 | 2023 | +2.74% | +0.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 2,317,000,000 | 2023 | +2.89% | +1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 1,801,300,000 | 2023 | -3.74% | -4.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1,439,300,000 | 2023 | +3.85% | +6.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 1,097,300,000 | 2023 |
