Plastic closures market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian market for plastic closures grew in physical volume from 5 679 t in 2018 to 7 688 t in 2020. This expansion was primarily driven by the EU's 2018 directive targeting single-use plastic waste, which mandated that caps remain attached to bottles up to three liters. This regulatory change required manufacturers to redesign closure systems, stimulating demand for new compliant products and contributing to the increase in market volume.

The market's development continued to be shaped by evolving EU regulations and consumer trends. In 2024, the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 set future minimum recycled content requirements for plastic packaging, directly affecting production planning for closures. Concurrently, heightened consumer awareness of sustainability and the impact of inflation began shifting purchasing habits, increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions including plastic closures.

Production plastic closures in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's plastic closures production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of plastic closures was valued at 47 864 K $ US, marking a 14.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 38.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Plastic closures production in Slovenia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia produced 16 076 t of plastic closures, representing a 15.9% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 30.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports plastic closures from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Plastic closures exports from Slovenia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 12 750 t, showing a controlled year-over-year increase of 5.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 26.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia's plastic closures exports in kind were not heavily concentrated. The United Kingdom accounted for 21.2% of exports in kind, Slovakia for 15.6%, and Germany for 11.2%. Together, these three countries captured only 48.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Slovenia's plastic closures exports amounted to 52 130 K $ US, indicating a limited rise of 6.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 27.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 20.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Slovakia, and Germany played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of plastic closures from Slovenia in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 19.9% of exports in value, Slovakia for 13.8%, and Germany for 12.0%. Their combined share reached only 45.6% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2017-2020

Imports plastic closures to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Plastic closures imports to Slovenia have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 362 t, indicating a moderate year-over-year drop of 6.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 962 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 6.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 26.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Italy formed the key group of partners for Slovenia's plastic closures imports in kind. Germany accounted for 32.8% of imports in kind, Hungary for 15.4%, and Italy for 11.1%. Together, they represented 59.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Plastic closures imports to Slovenia have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 23 071 K $ US, constituting a modest decline of 4.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 28 489 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 15.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 30.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the United States remained the leading destinations in Slovenia's plastic closures imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.5% of imports in value, Italy for 10.4%, and the United States for 9.8%. Their combined share was 51.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2017-2020