Brazil: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian non-cellular polypropylene film market shrank modestly to $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 5%. Non-cellular polypropylene film consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Brazil

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Brazil

For the seventh consecutive year, Brazil recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Brazil, together comprising 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +34.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), the United States ($X) and Colombia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-cellular polypropylene film exported from Brazil worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +34.7%, 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 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+36.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Brazil

Non-cellular polypropylene film imports into Brazil surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Peru (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polypropylene film imports to Brazil, together comprising 49% of total imports. Colombia, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese), Paraguay, Turkey, Italy, Indonesia, the UK, Egypt and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +139.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Peru ($X) appeared to be the largest non-cellular polypropylene film suppliers to Brazil, together comprising 43% of total imports. The United States, Colombia, Italy, the UK, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese), Indonesia, Mexico, Paraguay and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +135.6%, 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 average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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