Belarus: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian non-cellular polyethylene film market decreased by -3.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -15.4% against 2019 indices. Non-cellular polyethylene film consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in Belarus

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 26%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polyethylene film exports from Belarus, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polyethylene film exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), more than tenfold. Moldova (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+14.6% per year) and Moldova (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Belarus, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+17.1% per year) and Lithuania (+113.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyethylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -13.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after eight years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular polyethylene film supplier to Belarus, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polyethylene film imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lithuania (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+16.6% per year) and Lithuania (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip to Belarus, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+18.7% per year) and Lithuania (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polyethylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 32% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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