In 2023, Italy led European sold production of builders’ plastic wares, with impressive 22.81% growth, reaching 102.55 million items in 2024. The Netherlands experienced a significant surge at 118.94%, reaching 57.456 million items, while Sweden also marked notable growth at 114.09%. Conversely, France and Bosnia and Herzegovina saw declines of 8.18% and 19.09%, respectively. Despite Austria's overall strong production, it experienced a 5.53% downturn in 2023. Germany and Poland showed steady improvements, enhancing their production output by 1.86% and 2.38%, respectively. The UK witnessed a reduction of 4.76% in its production value.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental policies on production methods and materials, increased automation and technological advancements enhancing production efficiency, and potential market expansions into emerging European markets. Growth in sustainable building practices may also drive demand for innovative plastics in construction. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for maintaining competitiveness in this sector.
Top countries in Sold Production of Builders’ Plastic Wares by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 102,550,000 | 2023 | +0.43% | +22.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 101,550,000 | 2023 | +15.9% | -5.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 57,456,000 | 2023 | +5.82% | +118.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 26,178,000 | 2023 | +0.51% | +1.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 22,415,000 | 2023 | +2.28% | +2.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 17,936,000 | 2023 | -0.52% | -4.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 15,518,000 | 2023 | +7.46% | +11.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 13,059,000 | 2023 | +3.81% | +5.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 12,103,000 | 2023 | +5.36% | +4.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 7,956,300 | 2023 | +2.85% | +9.32% | View data |