In 2023, Poland led the European market with 1.88 thousand enterprises in the plastic packaging sector but saw a slight decline in numbers. The UK and Netherlands experienced growth, with the UK marking the highest increase at 2.12%. Germany, although smaller in enterprise numbers compared to Poland and Italy, posted a modest increase as well. Conversely, France exhibited a significant reduction of 5.59%, indicating potential market retractions or consolidations. Smaller markets like Slovakia and Cyprus showed more dynamic growth rates, suggesting emerging enterprise activity or shifts in local industry structures.
Looking forward, key trends to monitor include technological advancements like automation and sustainable packaging driving industry shifts, potential market consolidation, and growth in Eastern and Central Europe as traditional Western markets stabilize or recede. Moreover, external economic factors, regulatory changes regarding environmental impact, and the adoption of circular economy practices will likely shape the sector's future landscape.
Top countries in Plastic Packaging Goods Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 1,880 | 2023 | +0.48% | -0.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,330 | 2023 | -1.77% | -1.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 675 | 2023 | -0.15% | +0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 645 | 2023 | 0% | +0.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 512 | 2023 | +0.39% | +2.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 387 | 2023 | 0% | -0.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 352 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 326 | 2023 | -3.26% | -3.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 320 | 2023 | -0.62% | -0.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 286 | 2023 | -9.03% | -5.59% | View data |
