In 2023, Germany led the European market for plastic boxes, cases, and crates with 685.72 million kilograms produced, followed by Spain and Ireland. The UK, France, and Italy also held significant market shares. Strong growth was seen in Austria (9.2%) and Slovenia (17.14%), while the Netherlands and Sweden experienced declines of -3.83% and -6.55% respectively. Emerging markets like Romania and Serbia showed robust growth, whereas Latvia struggled with a -15.64% decrease.
Future trends to watch include increasing demand for sustainable materials and recycling in production. Moreover, technological advancements in manufacturing processes could drive efficiency and further influence production trends across Europe.
Top countries in Sold Production of Plastic Boxes, Cases, Crates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 685,720,000 | 2023 | +1.29% | +2.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 561,150,000 | 2023 | +11.82% | +7.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 501,220,000 | 2021 | +52.75% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 401,910,000 | 2023 | +3.18% | +3.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 362,050,000 | 2023 | +5.97% | -3.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 330,000,000 | 2023 | +1.63% | +0.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 218,420,000 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 188,330,000 | 2023 | +7.91% | +6.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 127,870,000 | 2023 | +2.12% | -1.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 99,723,000 | 2023 | +6.23% | -1.2% | View data |
