The European import landscape for Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil, Strip of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) thicker than 0.35 mm in 2023 revealed France as a leading importer with a 23.51% share, followed by the UK with 14.44% and Germany with 12.45%. Notably, countries like Netherlands and Romania experienced significant growth with 14.62% and 14.61% increases, respectively. Meanwhile, Finland and Luxembourg saw declines by 3.39% and 7.11%. Recent trends indicate a concentration of market growth among western European nations, particularly driven by increased demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued emphasis on sustainability may further boost demand for PET products in major economies like France and Germany.
- Potential market shifts as emerging markets in Eastern Europe could experience growth due to increased manufacturing investments.
- Technological advancements in recycling PET may reduce the dependency on imports over time.
Top countries in Import of Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil, Strip of Polyethylene Terephthalate of a Thickness More than 0,35 mm Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 23.51 | 2023 | +7.23% | +10.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.44 | 2023 | +2.98% | +2.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12.45 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10.95 | 2023 | +5.01% | +8.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.11 | 2023 | +4.65% | +4.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.29 | 2023 | +14.94% | +14.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4 | 2023 | +2.75% | +4.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 3.31 | 2023 | +5.3% | +6.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.3 | 2023 | +1.28% | +1.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2.66 | 2023 | +1.03% | +4.54% | View data |
