Europe: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Europe

The Europe market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Europe

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports in Europe

Exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced modestly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -1.8% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the largest exporters of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in 2022, recording approx. 23% and 18% of total exports, respectively. Poland (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 6.6% share, followed by France (6.4%), the Netherlands (5.3%) and Spain (4.8%). Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Russia (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 47% share of total exports. France, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, the UK, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Russia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +29.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while Belarus ($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 UK (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics were imported in Europe; approximately equating 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, namely Germany, France, Poland, Russia, the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Austria and Denmark, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +5.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 33% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +8.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 Netherlands (+8.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform