Italy: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Italy

In 2021, the Italian non-cellular polypropylene film market decreased by -43% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a pronounced increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Italy

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Italy fell to X tons, which is down by -2.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 5.1%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Italy, with a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+1.6% per year) and Belgium (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Italy, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+1.4% per year) and Belgium (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polypropylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per ton) and Spain ($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 Greece (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported into Italy; with an increase of 11% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +20.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 17%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +46.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplier to Italy, accounting for a 23% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+14.0% per year) and Russia (+24.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip to Italy, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+12.3% per year) and Portugal (+24.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polypropylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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