The Europe Plastic Container Market would witness market growth of 5.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2021, the Europe market's volume surged to 9,000.8 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 22.1% (2020-2024).
The food application segment plays a crucial role, encompassing a diverse range of packaging solutions designed to meet the needs of food manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. These containers are utilized for storing, transporting, and serving various food products, including fresh produce, dairy, frozen items, snacks, and prepared meals. Their lightweight nature, durability, and versatility make plastic containers an ideal choice for maintaining food quality and extending shelf life. Key attributes such as airtight seals, leak resistance, and temperature tolerance are vital for preserving the freshness and safety of food items. Thus, in Germany, 419.0 kilo tonnes of plastic containers is expected to be utilized in food application by the year 2031.
The Germany market dominated the Europe Plastic Container Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $5,995.9 million by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 4.4% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 6.1% during (2024 - 2031).
Plastic containers provide convenience regarding portability, resealability, and portion control. This is particularly important in ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and beverages. Plastic packaging offers a low-cost solution for manufacturers, helping to keep production costs manageable while delivering high-quality packaging. Plastic containers play a crucial role in packaging medicines, medical supplies, and equipment in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. They are commonly used to package pills, syrups, ointments, and other pharmaceutical products. Plastic containers are preferred in this industry due to their durability, ease of sterilization, and ability to preserve the efficacy of medicines over time.
The cosmetics and personal care industry also relies heavily on plastic containers to package lotions, shampoos, conditioners, perfumes, and other beauty products. Plastic packaging offers various advantages, such as versatility in design, ease of use, and the ability to maintain the stability of cosmetic formulations. The transparent nature of plastic allows for attractive packaging designs, which is essential for brand differentiation in the competitive cosmetics industry.
The United Kingdom’s food and beverage sector contributes to the economy. According to the Government of the United Kingdom, beverages were the largest manufacturing category in 2021, contributing £6.5 billion in gross value added (GVA) to the food and drink manufacturing sector. Other food products also contributed significantly, valued at £6.3 billion. The food and beverage industry’s expansion is driving the demand for packaging solutions, and plastic containers are at the forefront of this growth.
In addition to the increased demand for plastic packaging, there is a growing emphasis on sustainability within the food and beverage industry. The increasing number of environmentally concerned consumers is forcing businesses to employ more sustainable packaging materials, such as recyclable or biodegradable plastics. This trend towards sustainable packaging is expected to drive innovation in the plastic container market, with manufacturers focusing on developing eco-friendly options that meet regulatory and consumer expectations. Therefore, the rising pharmaceutical industry in Belgium, the expansion of the Polish cosmetics sector, and the growing food and beverage sector in the United Kingdom are all contributing to the increasing demand for plastic containers.
Free Valuable Insights: The Global Plastic Container Market will Hit USD 105 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.4%
Based on Container Type, the market is segmented into Bottles & Jars, Pails, Tubs, Cups & Bowls, and Other Container Types. Based on End-use, the market is segmented into Beverages, Food, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics, and Other End-uses. Based on Material, the market is segmented into Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polypropylene (PP), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), and Other Materials. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Placon Corporation
- Tekni-Plex Inc.
- Berry Global Group
- Sonoco Products Company
- Amcor Plc
- DS Smith Plc
- Genpak, LLC (Great Pacific Enterprises, Inc.)
- Dart Container Corporation
- Anchor Packaging LLC
- Winpak Ltd. (Wihuri International Oy)
Europe Plastic Container Market Report Segmentation
By Container Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Bottles & Jars
- Pails
- Tubs, Cups & Bowls
- Other Container Types
By End-use (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Beverages
- Food
- Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics
- Other End-uses
By Material (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Other Materials
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
TABLE 1 Europe Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 2 Europe Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 3 Europe Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 4 Europe Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 5 Europe Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 6 Europe Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 7 Europe Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 8 Europe Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 9 Europe Bottles & Jars Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 10 Europe Bottles & Jars Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 11 Europe Bottles & Jars Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 12 Europe Bottles & Jars Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 13 Europe Pails Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 14 Europe Pails Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 15 Europe Pails Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 16 Europe Pails Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 17 Europe Tubs, Cups & Bowls Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 18 Europe Tubs, Cups & Bowls Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 19 Europe Tubs, Cups & Bowls Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 20 Europe Tubs, Cups & Bowls Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 21 Europe Other Container Types Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 22 Europe Other Container Types Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 23 Europe Other Container Types Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 24 Europe Other Container Types Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 25 Europe Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 26 Europe Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 27 Europe Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 28 Europe Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 29 Europe Beverages Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 30 Europe Beverages Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 31 Europe Beverages Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 32 Europe Beverages Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 33 Europe Food Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 34 Europe Food Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 35 Europe Food Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 36 Europe Food Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 37 Europe Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 38 Europe Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 39 Europe Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 40 Europe Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 41 Europe Other End-uses Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 42 Europe Other End-uses Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 43 Europe Other End-uses Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 44 Europe Other End-uses Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 45 Europe Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 46 Europe Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 47 Europe Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 48 Europe Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 49 Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 50 Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 51 Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 52 Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 53 Europe Polypropylene (PP) Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 54 Europe Polypropylene (PP) Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 55 Europe Polypropylene (PP) Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 56 Europe Polypropylene (PP) Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 57 Europe High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 58 Europe High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 59 Europe High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 60 Europe High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 61 Europe Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 62 Europe Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 63 Europe Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 64 Europe Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 65 Europe Other Materials Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 66 Europe Other Materials Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 67 Europe Other Materials Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 68 Europe Other Materials Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 69 Europe Plastic Container Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 70 Europe Plastic Container Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 71 Europe Plastic Container Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 72 Europe Plastic Container Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 73 Germany Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 74 Germany Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 75 Germany Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 76 Germany Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 77 Germany Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 78 Germany Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 79 Germany Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 80 Germany Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 81 Germany Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 82 Germany Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 83 Germany Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 84 Germany Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 85 Germany Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 86 Germany Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 87 Germany Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 88 Germany Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 89 UK Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 90 UK Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 91 UK Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 92 UK Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 93 UK Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 94 UK Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 95 UK Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 96 UK Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 97 UK Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 98 UK Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 99 UK Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 100 UK Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 101 UK Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 102 UK Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 103 UK Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 104 UK Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 105 France Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 106 France Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 107 France Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 108 France Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 109 France Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 110 France Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 111 France Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 112 France Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 113 France Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 114 France Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 115 France Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 116 France Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 117 France Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 118 France Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 119 France Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 120 France Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 121 Russia Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 122 Russia Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 123 Russia Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 124 Russia Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 125 Russia Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 126 Russia Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 127 Russia Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 128 Russia Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 129 Russia Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 130 Russia Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 131 Russia Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 132 Russia Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 133 Russia Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 134 Russia Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 135 Russia Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 136 Russia Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 137 Spain Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 138 Spain Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 139 Spain Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 140 Spain Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 141 Spain Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 142 Spain Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 143 Spain Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 144 Spain Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 145 Spain Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 146 Spain Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 147 Spain Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 148 Spain Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 149 Spain Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 150 Spain Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 151 Spain Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 152 Spain Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 153 Italy Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 154 Italy Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 155 Italy Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 156 Italy Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 157 Italy Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 158 Italy Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 159 Italy Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 160 Italy Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 161 Italy Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 162 Italy Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 163 Italy Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 164 Italy Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 165 Italy Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 166 Italy Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 167 Italy Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 168 Italy Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 169 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 170 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 171 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 172 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 173 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 174 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 175 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 176 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 177 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 178 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 179 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 180 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 181 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 182 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 183 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2023, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 184 Rest of Europe Plastic Container Market by Material, 2024 - 2031, Kilo Tonnes
TABLE 185 Key Information – Placon Corporation
TABLE 186 Key Information – Tekni-Plex Inc.
TABLE 187 Key Information – Berry Global Group, Inc.
TABLE 188 Key Information – Sonoco Products Company
TABLE 189 Key Information – Amcor Plc
TABLE 190 Key Information – DS Smith Plc
TABLE 191 Key Information –Genpak, LLC
TABLE 192 Key Information – Dart Container Corporation
TABLE 193 Key Information – Anchor Packaging LLC
TABLE 194 Key Information – Winpak Ltd.
List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 Europe Plastic Container Market, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Plastic Container Market
FIG 4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Plastic Container Market
FIG 5 Europe Plastic Container Market share by Container Type, 2023
FIG 6 Europe Plastic Container Market share by Container Type, 2031
FIG 7 Europe Plastic Container Market by Container Type, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 8 Europe Plastic Container Market share by End-use, 2023
FIG 9 Europe Plastic Container Market share by End-use, 2031
FIG 10 Europe Plastic Container Market by End-use, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 11 Europe Plastic Container Market share by Material, 2023
FIG 12 Europe Plastic Container Market share by Material, 2031
FIG 13 Europe Plastic Container Market by Material, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 14 Europe Plastic Container Market share by Country, 2023
FIG 15 Europe Plastic Container Market share by Country, 2031
FIG 16 Europe Plastic Container Market by Country, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 17 Recent strategies and developments: Placon Corporation
FIG 18 Swot Analysis: Placon Corporation
FIG 19 SWOT analysis: Tekni-Plex Inc.
FIG 20 SWOT analysis: Berry Global Group, Inc.
FIG 21 SWOT analysis: Sonoco Products Company
FIG 22 SWOT analysis: Amcor Plc.
FIG 23 SWOT analysis: DS Smith PLC
FIG 24 Swot Analysis: Genpak, LLC
FIG 25 SWOT Analysis: Dart Container Corporation
FIG 26 Swot Analysis: Anchor Packaging LLC
FIG 27 SWOT analysis: Winpak Ltd.