Germany: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in Germany

After two years of decline, the German non-cellular polyethylene film market increased by 26% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in Germany

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports from Germany

Non-cellular polyethylene film exports from Germany amounted to X tons in 2021, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyethylene film exports from Germany, with a combined 29% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Spain, Hungary, Luxembourg and Russia, which together accounted for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular polyethylene film exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 27% share of total exports. Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, the UK, Spain, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +13.5%, 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 non-cellular polyethylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Switzerland ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($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 France (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyethylene film imports to Germany, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Belgium, Austria, France, Turkey, Spain, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyethylene film suppliers to Germany were Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 37% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Belgium, France, Turkey, Spain, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Hungary, Greece and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +23.9%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average non-cellular polyethylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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