The United Kingdom leads with a 14.14% share in European imports of plastic sacks and bags by volume for 2023, closely followed by France with 14%. Spain, Germany, and Belgium also have significant shares, with Belgium showing remarkable year-on-year growth at 12.81%. Countries like Netherlands and Romania experienced declines, while countries like Bulgaria and Slovakia had significant decreases of over 5% in their import shares. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates moderate average growth over the past five years.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts towards eco-friendly alternatives impacting import volumes.
- Increased regulations and tariffs possibly affecting import patterns.
- Technological advancements in recycling and manufacturing influencing production and demand.
- Growing demand in emerging markets may alter country rankings in import volume.
Top countries in Import of Plastic Sacks and Bags Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 14.14 | 2023 | +1.08% | +2.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 14 | 2023 | +7.32% | +3.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 11.71 | 2023 | +3.04% | +4.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 10.72 | 2023 | +2.96% | +4.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 8.73 | 2023 | +2.67% | +12.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.6 | 2023 | +3.24% | +5.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 6.28 | 2023 | +1.19% | -4.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 4.19 | 2023 | +5.33% | +6.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.85 | 2023 | +5.37% | +0.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.59 | 2023 | +0.93% | -0.92% | View data |
