CIS: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in CIS

The CIS non-cellular polypropylene film market stood at $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in CIS

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports in CIS

Non-cellular polypropylene film exports rose remarkably to X tons in 2021, picking up by 13% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, comprising 84% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), constituting a 15% share of total exports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports, with a CAGR of +16.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belarus (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Russia (+21 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belarus (-21.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplier in the CIS, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled +13.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, rising by 36% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-2.3%).

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +76.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +91.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 61% of total imports. Belarus (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together held near 29% share of total imports. The following importers - Azerbaijan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) - together made up 7.3% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-cellular polypropylene film imports into Russia stood at +1.4%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+26.3%), Azerbaijan (+13.6%), Uzbekistan (+11.1%), Moldova (+9.3%), Kazakhstan (+5.3%) and Belarus (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +26.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan increased by +11, +1.9 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip in the CIS, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 6.6% share.

In Russia, non-cellular polypropylene film imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+0.6% per year) and Kazakhstan (+5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight descent. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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