EU: Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Market 2024

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU plastic self-adhesive plate market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Production in the EU

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes, when their volume decreased by -8.3% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the largest exporters of plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes in the European Union, together resulting at approx. 47% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together committing a 40% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest plastic self-adhesive plate supplier in the European Union, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.1% share.

In Germany, plastic self-adhesive plate exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+2.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 11%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes decreased by -0.2% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 28%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 68% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a 5.6% share of total imports. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +9.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 40% of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +8.0%, recorded 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 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 8.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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