Belgium: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian non-cellular polyethylene film market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, 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 Belgium

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period 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

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyethylene film exports from Belgium, with a combined 60% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Spain, the United States, Poland, Denmark, Italy and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-cellular polyethylene film exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, the United States, Denmark, Poland, Sweden and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +8.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyethylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported into Belgium; increasing by 8.5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +68.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyethylene film imports to Belgium, together comprising 57% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Poland, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Turkey, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Finland and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +43.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest non-cellular polyethylene film suppliers to Belgium, together comprising 56% of total imports. The UK, Ireland, Finland, Italy, Spain, Poland, Turkey, Sweden, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +18.9%, 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 polyethylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 Finland ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 UK (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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