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Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
Growing pressure to be sustainable is changing the demand for materials in the plastic packaging industry in Germany. Regulatory requirements, such as minimum quotas for recycled PET, as well as customer requirements, are driving up the use of recycled materials, i.e. recycled plastic granules. In certain applications, such as beverage bottles, prices for recycled materials are at times higher than those for virgin material, as they are required to comply with regulatory requirements and supply is limited. Companies are therefore adapting their product design and increasing the proportion of recycled materials in order to meet legal requirements and customer specifications. The conflict in Iran is disrupting the supply of petroleum-based raw materials and is having an indirect impact on plastics production in Germany. Restrictions on the extraction, processing and transport of crude oil and petrochemical feedstocks are leading to shortages of polyethylene and polypropylene. These shortages are driving up purchase prices and making reliable production planning more difficult. As raw materials account for a high proportion of total costs, companies that have contractually fixed their selling prices over the long term and are unable to pass on cost increases in the short term are coming under particular pressure. The manufacture of standardised plastic packaging in high volumes is only marginally competitive in Germany. Suppliers from countries with lower labour and energy costs can produce comparable products more cheaply, thereby increasing price pressure. As a result, companies are relocating the production of standardised and cost-intensive products abroad in particular. Manufacturing remaining in Germany, by contrast, focuses on smaller production runs, specialised applications or bespoke products, where price differences play a lesser role. Inflation-adjusted sector turnover has fallen by an average of 3.3 per cent per year over the past five-year period from 2021 to 2026. Turnover growth of 1.1 per cent to 14.2 billion euros is expected for 2026.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released August 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C22.22DE. The sector encompasses the manufacture of plastic packaging materials. These include, for example, plastic bags, crates and bottles. The manufacture of plastic suitcases and handbags, however, does not form part of the sector’s activities. Related terms covered in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany include polyethylene terephthalate (pet), injection moulding process, 3d printing, recycled materials and intermediate bulk container (ibc) .
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany include Barrels, jerry cans and buckets, Bottles and Bags, pouches and sacks.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany include Schütz-Werke GmbH & Co. KG, Papier-Mettler KG and Mauser-Werke GmbH.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany is €14.2bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
There are 642 businesses in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 3.3 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany are Schütz-Werke GmbH & Co. KG, Papier-Mettler KG and Mauser-Werke GmbH
What does the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Barrels, jerry cans and buckets and Bottles are part of the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany is Schütz-Werke GmbH & Co. KG.
How competitive is the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Plastic Packing Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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