CIS: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in CIS

The CIS non-cellular polyethylene film market stood at $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 9% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in CIS

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports in CIS

For the fourth consecutive year, the CIS recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by 28% to X tons in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% 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 +57.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 64% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), generating a 34% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +17.5%).

In value terms, Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +13.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+3.2%).

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported in the CIS; surging by 2% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 17%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the major importer of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip in the CIS, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 54% of total imports in 2021. Belarus (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 17% share, followed by Kazakhstan (15%). Moldova (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Armenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -3.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Azerbaijan (+10.3%), Belarus (+10.2%), Armenia (+10.1%), Moldova (+7.6%), Kazakhstan (+6.0%) and Uzbekistan (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +10.3% from 2012-2021. Belarus (+9.8 p.p.), Kazakhstan (+5.7 p.p.), Uzbekistan (+2.1 p.p.), Azerbaijan (+2.1 p.p.) and Moldova (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -23.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip in the CIS, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to -2.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+7.1% per year) and Kazakhstan (+5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Armenia ($X per ton) and Azerbaijan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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