In 2023, the actual re-import volume of packing containers, including record sleeves, to the UK was a crucial baseline for subsequent forecasts. From 2024 onwards, forecasts indicate a steady year-on-year increase: 2025 shows a 1.5% increase, 2026 grows by 1.97%, followed by a 1.45% rise in 2027, and 1.43% uptick by 2028. Over the five-year forecast period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is approximately 1.73%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of sustainability initiatives, technological advancements in material efficiency, and shifts in global trade agreements that could further influence the re-import volume of packing containers to the UK.
