In 2023, Germany led the European plastics sector with a 16.17% enterprise share, followed by Poland (14.23%) and the UK (13.72%). Notable changes included Slovakia's surge by 18.86%, while Italy's share dropped by 4.77%. Other countries experienced modest fluctuations, except Latvia, which saw a dramatic decrease by 100%. Over five years, the sector's growth has been mixed, with variations in national shares impacting the overall market.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards more sustainable practices, technological advancements in plastic production, and the evolving regulatory landscape, which may impact enterprise distributions and overall market dynamics in Europe.
Top countries in Plastics Number of Enterprises Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.17 | 2023 | +0.73% | +2.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 14.23 | 2023 | +2.81% | +1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 13.72 | 2023 | -0.84% | -1.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 11.55 | 2023 | 0% | -1.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 10.54 | 2023 | -5.24% | -4.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.91 | 2023 | +0.66% | -0.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4.7 | 2023 | +22.22% | +18.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.7 | 2023 | -2.42% | -2.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.62 | 2023 | +1.09% | -0.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 2.14 | 2023 | 0% | -1.06% | View data |
