France: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2024

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

After three years of growth, the French market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by -0.6% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a mild setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased by 7.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from France, together comprising 46% of total exports. Spain, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United States, Turkey, Finland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 38% of total exports. Italy, Spain, Poland, the United States, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +11.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into France

Imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics into France totaled X tons in 2022, with an increase of 2.1% on 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to France, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics suppliers to France, with a combined 55% share of total imports. The UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Greece and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +16.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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 (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform