Austria: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian non-cellular polypropylene film market decreased by -10.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a perceptible increase. Non-cellular polypropylene film consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Austria

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 83%. Non-cellular polypropylene film production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, the amount of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip exported from Austria expanded slightly to X tons, with an increase of 3.5% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -24.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Austria, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Poland, Romania, Russia, France, Finland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey, San Marino and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +72.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular polypropylene film exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Finland, Romania, Russia, France, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Thailand, San Marino and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +72.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported into Austria; which is down by -7.5% on 2020. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 89%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polypropylene film imports to Austria, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Portugal, France, Bulgaria, Hungary, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +56.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. Turkey, Portugal, France, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +48.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 50%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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