| Product Code: ETC6750847 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Despite a negative CAGR from 2020 to 2024, the plastic bottles and containers import market in China saw a slight improvement in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, albeit still negative. The top exporting countries to China in 2024 include the USA, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China itself. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remained at a low concentration level in 2024, indicating a relatively competitive market environment. This data suggests that while the market may be facing challenges, there is still potential for growth and diversification in the import of plastic bottles and containers in China.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw materials, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Apperance, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Shape, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Neck Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaged food and beverages in China |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of plastic bottles and containers in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of lightweight and sustainable plastic packaging solutions |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and government regulations promoting the use of eco-friendly packaging alternatives |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting the production costs of plastic bottles and containers |
5 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Trends |
6 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Types |
6.1 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Raw materials |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Raw materials, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Stretch Blow Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Extrusion, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoforming, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Capacity |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Less Than 100 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By 100-500 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By 500-1000 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By 1000-1500 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By 1500-2000 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By more than 2000 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Apperance |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Transparent, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Coloured, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Shape |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Boston Round, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Square, Oval, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Oblong, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Wide Mouth, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.6 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmo Round Cylinder, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.7 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Narrow Mouth, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Neck Type |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Three Start, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Double Start, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By PCO 1881, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By PCO 1810, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By PCO Hybrid, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.7 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By BPF, 2021- 2031F |
6.7 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By End-User |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.4 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Household, Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.5 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Household, Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.6 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of plastic bottles and containers in China |
8.2 Adoption rate of bio-based or recycled plastics in the production of bottles and containers |
8.3 Innovation rate in plastic packaging technologies and materials |
9 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw materials, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Apperance, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Shape, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Neck Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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