Brazil: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Brazil

The Brazilian market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Brazil

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by -2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Brazil, together comprising 62% of total exports. Colombia, Paraguay, Chile, Switzerland, Norway, Australia, Bolivia, the UK and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +23.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported from Brazil were Argentina ($X), the United States ($X) and Mexico ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. Colombia, Chile, Norway, Paraguay, Switzerland, the UK, Australia, Bolivia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +21.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average export price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Brazil

Imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics into Brazil soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 27% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+80.8% per year) and India (+42.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Brazil, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.3% per year) and Germany (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform