Saudi Arabia: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi non-cellular polypropylene film market reduced dramatically to $X in 2021, which is down by -29.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-cellular polypropylene film consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +5.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip increased by 40% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +74.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Saudi Arabia, together comprising 44% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +58.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-cellular polypropylene film exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 43% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +58.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polypropylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Yemen ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Nigeria ($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 Yemen (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -12.7% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1.2%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled +20.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-19.6% per year) and the United States (+18.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film suppliers to Saudi Arabia were India ($X), the United States ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +24.5%, 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

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($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 (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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