Use of plastic shopping bags Germany 2000-2019

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 28, 2023
In 2019, Germans had used 1.7 billion plastic shopping bags. This was a decrease compared to the year before at 2 billion. Figures have decreased annually during the specified time period, which is a good sign for the future. Supermarkets across the country are switching to paper shopping bags.

Use of plastic shopping bags in Germany from 2000 to 2019 (in billions)

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April 2020

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Germany

Survey time period

2000 to 2019

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