The data for 2024 highlights France's dominance in the European import market for sacks and bags of polyethylene or polypropylene strip, with a significant 18.59% share. Germany and the Netherlands follow closely, holding shares of 14.89% and 14.15%, respectively. Over the past year, France and Estonia exhibited remarkable growth, with France advancing by 13.93% and Estonia by 46.4%. Conversely, Ireland experienced the largest decline with -17.72%. Observing a five-year trend, Eastern European countries like Romania and Greece have shown consistent increases, while Ireland and Hungary have displayed a declining trend in imports.
Going forward, several trends merit attention:
- **Eastern Europe's Growth:** Countries like Romania and Greece might continue their upward trend in imports as regional manufacturing capacities expand.
- **Western Europe's Market Modulation:** The traditionally dominant markets such as France and Germany could see shifts based on regulatory changes and production efficiencies.
- **Environmental Regulations Impact:** Countries might adapt their import strategies to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations impacting plastic usage and recycling.
Top countries in Import of Sacks and Bags of Polyethylene or Polypropylene Strip Used for Packing Goods Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 18.59 | 2023 | +11.74% | +13.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14.89 | 2023 | +3.16% | +1.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 14.15 | 2023 | +4.87% | +4.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 9.75 | 2023 | +9.62% | +4.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 9.67 | 2023 | +9.02% | +3.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.59 | 2023 | +3.05% | +2.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.37 | 2023 | +3.29% | +3.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 4.16 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.06 | 2023 | +3.99% | +1.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.04 | 2023 | +3.32% | +3.75% | View data |
