Industry Statistics and Trends
Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe key trends
The food and beverage industry fuels demand.
Sales to the ready-to-eat meals market play an important roles, in determining plastic product manufacturers’ revenue.
Advancements in bioplastics will demand.
Plastic product manufacturers are under tremendous social and political pressure to act more sustainably, so products made from recyclates and bioplastics are becoming more popular.
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Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €458.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Germany dominates plastic product manufacturing across Europe
- Eurostat and OECD data show that Germany accounted for a massive 45.6% of Europe’s plastic product manufacturing revenue in 2020. Four of the 10 biggest companies are German-based, catering to the plastic packaging and construction supplies markets.
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Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
The focus on speciality packaging drives a structural change
- Speciality plastics cater to niche industries, providing properties like high-temperature resistance, chemical inertness and biocompatibility.
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Revenue
€458.1bn
Employees
2m
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Berry Global Inc | 12,779.5 | 1,088.8 | 8.5 | |
Saint-Gobain SA | 56,529.0 | 5,487.0 | 9.7 | |
Versalis SpA | 6,983.0 | -349.2 | -5.0 |
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Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Europe is €458.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 106k businesses in the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 3.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe include?
Plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles and Plastic packing goods are part of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Luxembourg
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Russia
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Slovakia
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Hungary
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Denmark
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Poland
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Malta
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Croatia
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Slovenia
- Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing in the UK
- Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Germany
- Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing in Ireland
- Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing in Ireland
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Greece
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Romania
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Norway
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Italy
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in the UK
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Sweden
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Germany
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Latvia
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Austria
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in France
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Lithuania
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in the Netherlands
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Belgium
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Cyprus
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Estonia
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Iceland
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Spain
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Portugal
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Serbia
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Switzerland
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Czechia
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Turkey
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Ireland
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Finland
- Plastic Product Manufacturing in Bulgaria
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry manufacture plastic plates, sheets, blocks, film, foil and strips and finished plastic products, including tubes, pipes and hoses. They also produce rigid and flexible plastic articles to pack goods like bags, cases, sacks, boxes and bottles, household items, insulating parts and office and school supplies. Plastic construction supplies include plastic doors, windows, frames and blinds, skirting boards, tanks and reservoirs.
Related Terms
CELLOPHANE FILMBIOPLASTICSKIRTING BOARDSRESINWhat's included in this industry?
Plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profilesPlastic packing goodsPlastic construction suppliesCompanies
Berry Global IncSaint-Gobain SAVersalis SpAIndustry Code
222 - Manufacture of plastics products in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Germany dominates plastic product manufacturing across Europe
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Plastic packing good sales edge downwards thanks to intense international competition. Foreign production of plastic bags and sacks, especially from China, is putting severe pressure on prices.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
A big range of products keeps concentration low. This means no single manufacturer has a substantial hold on the market. The largest manufacturers tend to focus on plastic packaging.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Berry Global Inc
- Countries of operation for Saint-Gobain SA
- Countries of operation for Versalis SpA
- Countries of operation for Crown Holdings Inc
- Countries of operation for KP Holding GmbH & Co KG
- Countries of operation for Röchling SE & Co KG
- Countries of operation for AptarGroup Inc
- Countries of operation for Sealed Air Corporation
- Countries of operation for Tesa SE
- Countries of operation for Schüco International KG
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Plastic manufacturers have to follow several regulations. The REACH regulation, the 10/2011 EU Regulation and the EU Packaging Regulation set out the correct handling of chemicals and plastics and how they should be disposed of or recycled.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Rampant supply-side inflation drags up purchase costs. Supply chain disruptions drove up plastic producers’ purchase costs in 2021 and 2022, but they’re set to edge back downwards inn 2024, supporting profitability.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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