Portugal: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese non-cellular polypropylene film market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 8% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-cellular polypropylene film consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Portugal

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Portugal

After nine years of growth, shipments abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -3.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Portugal, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to +10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+20.7% per year) and France (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Portugal, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain stood at +10.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+10.2% per year) and Italy (+19.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polypropylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($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 Poland (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, imports of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip into Portugal rose rapidly to X tons, with an increase of 11% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polypropylene film imports to Portugal, together comprising 61% of total imports. Italy, France, Egypt, Turkey, Finland, India, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, China and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +393.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip to Portugal, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+7.6% per year) and Germany (+6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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