Austria: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian non-cellular polyethylene film market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in Austria

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -3% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polyethylene film exports from Austria, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polyethylene film exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+1.1% per year) and Hungary (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Austria, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+2.8% per year) and Slovenia (+10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polyethylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Italy (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip increased by 9.1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polyethylene film to Austria, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polyethylene film imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-0.3% per year) and Turkey (+12.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip to Austria, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+24.9% per year) and Italy (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyethylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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