Plastic office or school supplies market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for plastic office or school supplies reached its peak volume of 8 855 metric tons in 2019, after a year in which European-wide environmental concerns and initial regulatory steps to curb plastic waste began to influence manufacturer behavior. Subsequently, market volume entered a sustained downward trend, falling to 4 176 metric tons by 2023. This decline was accompanied by a temporary spike in domestic production to 3 083 metric tons in 2020, which did not prevent the overall contraction in consumption.

A modest recovery to 4 359 metric tons occurred in 2024, coinciding with reports of a broader European plastics industry rebound after earlier production declines. Throughout the period, stricter environmental rules and rising consumer awareness of sustainability continued to shape market conditions, pushing manufacturers toward more sustainable practices.

Production plastic office or school supplies in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's production of plastic office and school supplies declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 9 435 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.2% year-on-year decrease. Production fell by 10.7% between 2017 and 2020, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 838 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production peaked in 2017 and reached its lowest point in 2019, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Austria produced 3 083 tonnes of plastic office and school supplies, representing a sharp increase of 78.1% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 730 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 45.0%.

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

Exports plastic office or school supplies from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Exports of plastic office and school supplies from Austria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 1 937 tonnes, down by 6.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Czechia remained the main buyers of plastic office and school supplies from Austria. France accounted for 60.1% of exports in kind, Germany for 12.8%, and Czechia for 9.5%. Together, these three countries formed 82.4% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, exports of plastic office and school supplies from Austria increased. In 2020, Austria exported 13 658 thousand US dollars worth of these goods, up by 1.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 6.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 527 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline at 6.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Czechia, and Germany were the main destinations for plastic office and school supplies from Austria in value terms. France accounted for 49.1% of exports, Czechia for 17.5%, and Germany for 12.2%. Together, these three countries represented 78.8% of total exports in value.

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

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

Imports plastic office or school supplies to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria imported approximately 6 826 tonnes of plastic office and school supplies in 2020, a decline of 25.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 205 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase at 19.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and China consistently remained the main sources for imports in kind. Germany accounted for 54.7% of imports, Czechia for 19.6%, and China for 8.6%. Together, these three countries made up 82.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria imported approximately 35 865 thousand US dollars worth of plastic office and school supplies in 2020, reflecting a significant fall of 13.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 41 261 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase at 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Czechia contributed the most to imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 62.1% of imports, China for 9.3%, and Czechia for 8.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 79.4% of total import flows.

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

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