Norway: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in Norway

After three years of decline, the Norwegian non-cellular polyethylene film market increased by 19% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations 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 Norway

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, non-cellular polyethylene film exports from Norway surged to X tons, growing by 22% on 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +83.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyethylene film exports from Norway, with a combined 73% share of total exports. The UK, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +73.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Norway, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden totaled +12.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+15.0% per year) and Belgium (+3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polyethylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 27% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Denmark (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports into Norway

For the fourth year in a row, Norway recorded growth in purchases abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by 3.9% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyethylene film imports to Norway, together comprising 58% of total imports. Belgium, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Canada, Lithuania, Italy, France, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +102.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyethylene film suppliers to Norway were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Lithuania, France, Italy, Denmark, Canada and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +41.5%, saw 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

The average non-cellular polyethylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($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 (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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