China: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in China

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Chinese non-cellular polypropylene film market, when its value decreased by -4.8% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in China

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +2.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Non-cellular polypropylene film production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from China

Non-cellular polypropylene film exports from China skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 21% against 2020 figures. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +123.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, exports increased by +103.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polypropylene film exports from China, together accounting for 24% of total exports. Mexico, Japan, Nigeria, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, India, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +53.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Indonesia ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-cellular polypropylene film exported from China worldwide, together comprising 23% of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, the Philippines, Mexico, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 41%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +45.5%, saw 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

The average non-cellular polypropylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 30%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 South Korea (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polypropylene film to China, with a 23% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), twofold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan amounted to +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-5.7% per year) and Sweden (+117.1% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip to China, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-7.2% per year) and Germany (-1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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