The United Kingdom leads European production in plastic containers, although it faced a decline of 2.67% in 2023. France and Italy are the next top producers, with steady growth rates of 0.98% and 8.24%, respectively. Noteworthy is Austria's significant increase of 13.64% and Estonia's remarkable 52.76% growth. In contrast, Norway experienced a substantial drop of 50.79%. Other countries such as Poland and Spain saw modest growths while Denmark showed an exponential rise of 206.29%, attributed to increasing demand or production capacity changes.
Future trends in European plastic container production include:
- A shift towards sustainable materials as environmental regulations tighten.
- Increased investment in automation and technological advancements to streamline production.
- Potential growth in Eastern European countries due to lower production costs.
- Fluctuating economic conditions influencing production capacities and cross-border trade.
Top countries in Sold Production of Plastic Reservoirs, Tanks, Vats, Intermediate Bulk and Similar Containers Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 25.32 | 2023 | -2.34% | -2.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 18.27 | 2023 | +1.38% | +0.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.87 | 2023 | +9.35% | +8.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 13.58 | 2023 | +4.29% | +4.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.47 | 2023 | +4.01% | +8.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 5.14 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 2.73 | 2023 | +6.94% | +4.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.29 | 2023 | +0.9% | +13.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.12 | 2023 | +14.81% | +5.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 2 | 2023 | +25.1% | +52.76% | View data |
