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

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

In 2021, the French market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip decreased by -42.6% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in France

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip contracted sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 7.5%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from France surged to X tons, rising by 17% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from France, with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, the United States, Switzerland, Portugal and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip exported from France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 35% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, the United States, Switzerland, Portugal and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of +9.5%, saw 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 average export price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded growth in purchases abroad of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, which increased by 4.6% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 9%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to France, together accounting for 48% of total imports. Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Turkey, Austria, China and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 47% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Austria, Turkey, China and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip amounted to $X per ton, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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