Europe Plastic Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The plastic market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 193,087.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.5% is expected of Europe plastic market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$151,646.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$193,087.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.5%
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Europe plastic market highlights

  • The Europe plastic market generated a revenue of USD 151,646.2 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, packaging was the largest revenue generating end use in 2023.
  • Medical Devices is the most lucrative end use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, France is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 151,646.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 193,087.6 million
Growth rate3.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPackaging
Fastest growing segmentMedical Devices
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPackaging, Construction, Electricals & Electronics, Automotive, Medical Devices, Agriculture, Furniture & Bedding, Consumer Goods, Utility
Key market players worldwideBasf SE, SABIC, Dow Inc, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Evonik Industries AG, Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd, Arkema SA, Celanese Corp Class A, Eastman Chemical Co, Chevron Corp, Lotte Chemical, Exxon Mobil Corp, Formosa Plastics Group, Covestro AG, Toray Industries Inc, Mitsui & Co Ltd, Teijin Ltd, INEOS, LG Chem, Lanxess AG, CHIMEI, Huntsman Corp, LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A, Miller Waste Mills


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 23.8% of the global plastic market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 405,132.0 million by 2030.

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Europe plastic market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to plastic market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Packaging was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.35% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe plastic market based on packaging, construction, electricals & electronics, automotive, medical devices, agriculture, furniture & bedding, consumer goods, utility covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Plastics market in Europe is likely to witness slow growth owing to various factors such as stalled industrial output caused by COVID pandemic, rising unemployment, and debt crisis. However, a positive scenario across Eastern Europe, in terms of consumerism and manufacturing, is expected to drive the market for plastics.

Furthermore, the market in Europe is characterized by the presence of various stringent environmental regulations by regulatory bodies such as the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and European Commission among other federal-level agencies. 

These regulatory policies, however challenging they are for growth, in a way are expected to aid in the industrial development as they are likely to push manufacturers to optimize their processes, develop sustainable technologies, and products.

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