EU: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in the EU

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the EU non-cellular polypropylene film market, when its value decreased by -6.1% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in the EU

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were exported in the European Union; picking up by 4.7% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the major exporters of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip in 2021, finishing at near 20% and 18% of total exports, respectively. Portugal (X tons) held a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (8.8%), Poland (7.3%), Bulgaria (6.1%), the Netherlands (5.3%) and Hungary (4.6%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +18.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X), together comprising 50% of total exports. Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +18.2%, recorded 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

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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 Netherlands (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports in the EU

For the third year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in supplies from abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by 4% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor 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

The countries with the highest levels of non-cellular polypropylene film imports in 2021 were Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Greece (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons), together reaching 88% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Poland, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Austria, Romania, Greece and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +10.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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