EU: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in the EU

The EU market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip declined to $X in 2021, dropping by -10.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in the EU

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports in the EU

For the tenth year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, which increased by 7.2% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed 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, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable 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.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the major exporters of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, together comprising 77% of total exports. The following exporters - Austria (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up 12% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip exports from Germany stood at +2.0%. At the same time, Bulgaria (+16.4%), Poland (+11.5%), Portugal (+8.4%), Hungary (+7.8%), Austria (+3.8%), Spain (+3.7%), the Czech Republic (+3.1%), France (+2.7%) and Belgium (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +16.4% from 2012-2021. The Netherlands and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Sweden (-2.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Poland and Portugal increased by +3.9 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip supplier in the European Union, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.9% share.

In Germany, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip expanded at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+1.3% per year) and Belgium (+2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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 Czech Republic (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports in the EU

In 2021, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in the European Union rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 7.9% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in 2021 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together finishing at 72% of total import. The Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +7.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 40% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria, Denmark, Romania, Hungary and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 47%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +8.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) and Belgium ($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 Netherlands (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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