Benelux: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Benelux

The Benelux market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip dropped markedly to $X in 2021, which is down by -16.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Benelux

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +98.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip were exported in Benelux; with an increase of 8.1% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 14%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; 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

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) was the main exporter of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, committing 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), mixing up a 36% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +2.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +3.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 Netherlands (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, purchases abroad of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip increased by 6.7% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) dominates strip structure, together comprising 93% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons), comprising a 6.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +8.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 Netherlands (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform