In 2023, Germany leads the European import market for household and toilet articles of plastics, accounting for 20.07% (in kilograms), followed by France at 12.98% and the Netherlands at 9.27%. Germany and Italy demonstrated significant growth in imports, with year-on-year increases of 6.56% and 13.94% respectively. Conversely, the UK and Belgium experienced slight declines. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has varied by country, reflecting diverse economic conditions and market demands across Europe.
Future trends suggest heightened focus on sustainable materials, which may influence imported plastic goods. Countries like Germany may dominate, but other nations like Italy might close the gap driven by increased environmental considerations and evolving consumer preferences.
Top countries in Import of Household Articles and Toilet Articles of Plastics Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.07 | 2023 | +3.06% | +6.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.98 | 2023 | +2.22% | +3.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 9.27 | 2023 | +8.27% | +1.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.81 | 2023 | +0.37% | -0.026% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.01 | 2023 | +13.23% | +13.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.42 | 2023 | +3.24% | +1.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 5.5 | 2023 | +2.49% | -4.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.79 | 2023 | +3.27% | +2.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 3.29 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 2.79 | 2023 | +1.44% | +7.81% | View data |
