Portugal: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Portugal

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Portugal fell remarkably to X tons, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sevenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, overseas purchases of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform