India: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in India

The Indian non-cellular polyethylene film market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, surging by 6.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Non-cellular polyethylene film consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in India

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports from India

For the seventh consecutive year, India recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by 46% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyethylene film exports from India, together accounting for 35% of total exports. Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Australia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Kenya, Poland and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +50.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from India, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +37.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+17.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+16.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyethylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 6.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, imports of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip into India surged to X tons, increasing by 46% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyethylene film imports to India, together accounting for 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey, Switzerland, Vietnam, Italy, Belgium and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +66.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip to India, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +14.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+18.5% per year) and Thailand (+7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyethylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :