World - Plastic Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Plastic Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Plastic Container Market

Plastic container market: download the latest facts and figures powered by an Ai-driven market research tool. Datasets contain production, imports, trade, market prices, companies, exports, market size, and consumption. There is a split by region, including EU, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, the U.S., Russia, the U.K., and China. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.


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Plastic Container - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3India
4Indonesia
5Brazil

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by India.

In China, the plastic container market expanded at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+0.0% per year) and India (+6.5% per year).

Plastic Container Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Malaysia2709264928121.9%
India326931402820-7.1%
Netherlands340931843318-1.3%
United States498744993498-16.2%
Italy372637723648-1.1%
France374536223713-0.4%
Poland412039683821-3.7%
South Korea394637173877-0.9%
Mexico498249344190-8.3%
Germany3854385741944.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)4458515747232.9%
China4841497049961.6%
Canada4966512652653.0%
Average422442034030-2.3%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Canada ($5,265 per ton), while Malaysia ($2,812 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Canada1648667246637-36.6%
China4813467352094.0%
Mexico2915949364897-59.0%
Germany4222408245113.4%
France549244014290-11.6%
Thailand3893397041663.4%
United States492350653830-11.8%
Indonesia425132683575-8.3%
Austria3524345135400.2%
South Korea363935243504-1.9%
Netherlands344233103422-0.3%
Belgium346034923007-6.8%
United Kingdom374026342770-13.9%
Average454341294027-5.9%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Canada ($6,637 per ton), while the UK ($2,770 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Plastic Container - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States1.71.71.4-8.7%
Germany0.60.60.63.7%
Mexico0.40.50.614.0%
Canada0.50.50.53.5%
United Kingdom0.40.30.3-2.5%

In value terms, the United States ($1.4B) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic containers worldwide, comprising 16% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($631M), with a 7.2% share of global imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 6.5% share.

In the United States, plastic container imports contracted by an average annual rate of -8.7% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.7% per year) and Mexico (+14.0% per year).

Plastic Container - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China1.11.21.621.7%
United States1.11.11.10.4%
Germany0.70.70.7-3.0%
Canada0.50.50.50.9%
Mexico0.30.30.423.9%

In value terms, the largest plastic container supplying countries worldwide were China ($1.6B), the United States ($1.1B) and Germany ($668M), together comprising 38% of global exports. Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Taiwan (Chinese) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Container - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for plastic container worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Plastic Container - Product Coverage

  • HS 392390 - Plastics; articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.s. in heading no. 3923

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global plastic container market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 22221950 - Articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics (excluding boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, sacks and bags, including cones, carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, spools, spindles, bobbins and similar supports, s toppers, lids, caps and other closures)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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