Switzerland: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss non-cellular polypropylene film market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Switzerland

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After five years of decline, overseas shipments of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip increased by 5.8% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Switzerland, with a combined 40% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, France, Austria and the United States, which together accounted for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +9.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-cellular polypropylene film exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 42% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the Netherlands (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, when their volume increased by 73% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polypropylene film to Switzerland, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-2.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+25.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip to Switzerland, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+19.8% per year) and Italy (-0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polypropylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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