The United Kingdom leads European imports of light metal packaging with a 24.54% share, followed by France at 20.17% and Poland at 13.18%. Germany and Italy also hold significant portions, with 12.83% and 10.17% respectively. Smaller markets include Belgium, Hungary, and the Netherlands. Notable annual increases occurred in the UK and Spain, with declines in Germany, Austria, and Ireland. Estonia and Denmark saw the largest growth in imports.
Future trends to watch include potential continued growth in Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Estonia, along with shifts in Germany’s declining import trend. Sustainable packaging could also drive demand shifts.
Top countries in Import of Light Metal Packaging Share by Country (Units (Items))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 24.54 | 2023 | +2.64% | +7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 20.17 | 2023 | +8.81% | +2.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 13.18 | 2023 | +2.04% | +2.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 12.83 | 2023 | -19.44% | -15.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 10.17 | 2023 | +1.82% | +0.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 5.65 | 2023 | +8.13% | +4.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 5.51 | 2023 | +3.78% | +2.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.44 | 2023 | +1.38% | -1.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.88 | 2023 | +19.42% | +8.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.53 | 2023 | +1.98% | -2.33% | View data |
