Czech Republic: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, the Czech non-cellular polypropylene film market decreased by -16.2% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production declined rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 1,838%. Non-cellular polypropylene film production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% 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 +50.2% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polypropylene film exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 54% of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, the UK, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Sweden, Ukraine, Belgium, the Netherlands and Romania, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +57.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular polypropylene film exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. The UK, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Austria, Ukraine, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +68.4%, 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, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Austria (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Non-cellular polypropylene film imports into the Czech Republic stood at X tons in 2021, growing by 4.6% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polypropylene film imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 54% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +43.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip to the Czech Republic, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+20.7% per year) and Slovakia (-1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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