Belgium: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian non-cellular polypropylene film market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Non-cellular polypropylene film consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Belgium

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production contracted rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Non-cellular polypropylene film production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were exported from Belgium; leveling off at 2020. Overall, exports saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Belgium, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, India, the United States, Russia and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +32.0%), 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 Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, Poland, Switzerland, Russia, Luxembourg, the United States and India, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +9.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, picking up by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Luxembourg (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -16.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 9.5%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polypropylene film imports to Belgium, with a combined 69% share of total imports. France, Turkey, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film suppliers to Belgium were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports. Turkey, France, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +15.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 31% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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