Singapore: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Singapore

The Singaporean non-cellular polypropylene film market soared to $X in 2021, surging by 17% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Singapore

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 2,245% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Singapore

In 2021, the amount of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip exported from Singapore skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 32% compared with 2020. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 396%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 59%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Singapore, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tons), fourfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+9.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+169.9% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), China ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-cellular polypropylene film exported from Singapore worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Sri Lanka and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Among the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +181.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 353% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Malaysia (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported into Singapore; increasing by 7.9% against 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplier to Singapore, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Indonesia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Malaysia stood at -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-6.7% per year) and Indonesia (+11.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Malaysia ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest non-cellular polypropylene film suppliers to Singapore, together accounting for 51% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +21.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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