Eastern Europe: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the East European non-cellular polyethylene film market, when its value decreased by -4.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production reduced remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the amount of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip exported in Eastern Europe rose rapidly to X tons, with an increase of 7.7% against 2020. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 +77.0% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 +28.5% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the main exporter of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 48% of total exports in 2021. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Lithuania (9.3%), Russia (8.9%), Hungary (5.6%) and Belarus (4.6%). Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Russia (+17.5%), Lithuania (+8.4%), Hungary (+3.4%) and the Czech Republic (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +17.5% from 2012-2021. Belarus and Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Poland (+13 p.p.) and Russia (+5.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Hungary (-1.7 p.p.), Belarus (-3 p.p.), the Czech Republic (-3.3 p.p.) and Slovakia (-3.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polyethylene film supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 9.8% share.

In Poland, non-cellular polyethylene film exports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+7.3% per year) and Lithuania (+8.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, non-cellular polyethylene film imports in Eastern Europe expanded significantly to X tons, growing by 8% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) represented roughly 95% of total imports in 2021. Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +10.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyethylene film importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia, Belarus, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Latvia, which together accounted for a further 41%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +8.6%, saw 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 import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Ukraine ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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