Germany: Ethylene Polymer Bag Market 2025

Ethylene Polymer Bag Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German ethylene polymer bag market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Ethylene polymer bag consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Production in Germany

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene from Germany dropped to X tons, which is down by -8.8% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period 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 2017 with an increase of 13%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene polymer bag exports from Germany, together accounting for 40% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for ethylene polymer bag exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 36% of total exports. Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Italy, the United States, Hungary and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +10.1%, recorded 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

The average ethylene polymer bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 the Czech Republic (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Poland (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of ethylene polymer bag imports to Germany, with a combined 48% share of total imports. Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Romania, Croatia, France, Slovakia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Poland ($X) and China ($X) were the largest ethylene polymer bag suppliers to Germany, together comprising 45% of total imports. Turkey, Italy, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Austria, Slovakia, Croatia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +8.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average ethylene polymer bag import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($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 Czech Republic (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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