Peru: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian non-cellular polypropylene film market fell to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Peru

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were exported from Peru; growing by 1.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Peru, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-2.7% per year) and Brazil (-10.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Peru, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +25.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-4.6% per year) and Chile (-4.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Costa Rica (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Peru

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -9.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +86.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplier to Peru, accounting for a 24% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ecuador amounted to +16.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.5% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+680.5% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip to Peru, comprising 23% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Ecuador stood at +16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.0% per year) and the United States (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, 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 failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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