Australia: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Australia

The Australian non-cellular polypropylene film market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-cellular polypropylene film consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Australia

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -16.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Australia

For the fifth year in a row, Australia recorded decline in shipments abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Australia, accounting for a approx. 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +8.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +12.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +3.1% per year.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, imports of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip into Australia soared to X tons, increasing by 40% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a modest increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), China (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polypropylene film imports to Australia, with a combined 24% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Oman, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Japan, the United States, New Zealand, India, Thailand and Germany, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +47.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film suppliers to Australia were Malaysia ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 25% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, South Korea, Oman, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Germany, Thailand, New Zealand and India, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Oman, with a CAGR of +49.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polypropylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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