The analysis of the European Rubber and Plastic Products Manufacturing Production Index highlights notable growth in Macedonia, Lithuania, and Poland with strong year-on-year increases in output. While these nations exhibit dynamic efficiency, Central and Western European countries like Germany, France, and Italy face slight negative growth trends. Countries like Austria and Denmark also show minor declines. Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates stronger resilience in Eastern Europe, contrasted by stagnation or subtle declines in more developed regions. The divergence underscores varying regional competitiveness and industry maturity levels.
Future trends to watch include technological innovation driving efficiency, shifts in global demand impacting regional exports, and the influence of environmental regulations pushing for sustainable production methods. Expansion in emerging markets in Eastern Europe could further influence production dynamics, while economic and political changes in the EU may additionally alter growth trajectories.
Top countries in Rubber and Plastic Products Manufacturing Production Index by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Macedonia | 178.9 | 2022 | +3.77% | +8.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 173.5 | 2022 | +11.08% | +8.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 170.1 | 2022 | +8.07% | +7.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 139.2 | 2022 | -4.07% | +3.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 133.8 | 2022 | -3.18% | +4.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 128 | 2022 | -1.77% | +3.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 124.9 | 2022 | +1.96% | +3.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 116.2 | 2022 | -4.2% | +0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 112.1 | 2022 | -2.18% | -0.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 111.8 | 2022 | -3.79% | +0.53% | View data |
