The European landscape for plastic packaging enterprises features Poland as the leader, accounting for 21.66% of the market share in 2023, followed by Italy and Spain. Year-on-year variations highlight noteworthy increases from the United Kingdom and Slovakia, with significant declines in Sweden and Iceland. Notably, Poland's dominance showed a slight decrease. France experienced the largest decline at over 5%, while minor growth was observed in Cyprus and Estonia. Over recent years, the market showed modest shifts, with an increasing trend towards consolidation in more mature markets.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in emerging markets like Slovakia, driven by industrial advancements and regulatory shifts. Attention should also be paid to sustainability initiatives impacting operations, possibly leading to structural changes in enterprise distribution across Europe. Additionally, economic fluctuations could affect enterprise consolidation and competitiveness in the plastic packaging sector.
Top countries in Plastic Packaging Goods Number of Enterprises Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 21.66 | 2023 | +0.48% | -0.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.41 | 2023 | -1.77% | -1.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 7.8 | 2023 | -0.15% | +0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.45 | 2023 | 0% | +0.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5.91 | 2023 | +0.39% | +2.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4.47 | 2023 | 0% | -0.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 4.07 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.77 | 2023 | -3.26% | -3.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 3.7 | 2023 | -0.62% | -0.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 3.3 | 2023 | -9.03% | -5.59% | View data |
