Germany: 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 Germany

In 2022, the German market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by -37.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

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

Exports from Germany

Exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Germany declined slightly to X tons in 2022, waning by -3.3% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 11%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Germany, together accounting for 31% of total exports. The United States, the UK, Austria, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Spain and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 28% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Austria, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Spain and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +10.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 9.6%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 France (+2.6%), 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 Germany

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics imported into Germany reduced to X tons, shrinking by -5.3% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, 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 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Germany, together accounting for 44% of total imports. Austria, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Denmark, China, India, France, Spain, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +25.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 44% share of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic, China, Turkey, Belgium, Spain, India and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

India, with a CAGR of +21.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($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 (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform