Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics Market

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the global market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip of plastics. It discusses consumption trends, market value projections, production statistics, and import and export data from 2012 to 2022. The market is expected to continue growing with a forecasted CAGR of +2.8% in volume and +4.8% in value from 2022 to 2030. China, the United States, and India are the top consuming countries, while China, Germany, and Italy are the major producers. The article also highlights trends in import and export volumes, average prices, and growth rates for different countries in the global market.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 17M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $119B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics consumed worldwide amounted to 14M tons, almost unchanged from 2021. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global consumption of attained the peak volume in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The value of the market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics worldwide totaled $82B in 2022, growing by 2.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $82B; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (3M tons), the United States (1.8M tons) and India (1.2M tons), together comprising 44% of global consumption. Brazil, Turkey, Russia, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Germany, Italy and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +16.0%), while plastics for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($23.8B), Japan ($14.4B) and China ($8.3B) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 57% of the global market. Turkey, India, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Indonesia, Russia, Italy and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Among the main consuming countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +15.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while plastics for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics per capita consumption in 2022 were Turkey (6.7 kg per person), Canada (6.6 kg per person) and the United States (5.4 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of plastics, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +16.1%), while plastics for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

In 2022, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by -0.6% to 13M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9.1%. Over the period under review, global production of hit record highs at 13M tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $79.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, global production of hit record highs at $83.6B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

China (3.4M tons) remains the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (1.6M tons), twofold. India (1.2M tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9% share.

In China, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (+3.5% per year) and India (+4.3% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased by 2% to 4.1M tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $19B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Germany (289K tons), the United States (265K tons), France (189K tons), Poland (162K tons), Canada (162K tons), Mexico (158K tons), the UK (146K tons), Indonesia (135K tons), Spain (122K tons), India (121K tons), the Netherlands (118K tons) and Belgium (103K tons) represented the major importer of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in the world, generating 49% of total import. Vietnam (100K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics importing markets worldwide were the United States ($1.6B), Germany ($1.4B) and France ($896M), with a combined 21% share of global imports. Mexico, Poland, the UK, the Netherlands, Canada, Vietnam, Spain, Belgium, India and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +15.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average import price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $4,682 per ton in 2022, picking up by 4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 7.6%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,139 per ton), while Indonesia ($2,290 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 (+7.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Global exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics shrank modestly to 3.3M tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 12%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 3.4M tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded to $18.6B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (443K tons), Germany (430K tons) and Italy (331K tons) was the main exporter of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in the world, constituting 36% of total export. It was distantly followed by Turkey (153K tons), comprising a 4.6% share of total exports. South Korea (146K tons), Poland (121K tons), France (117K tons), India (105K tons), the Netherlands (97K tons), Belgium (89K tons), Spain (86K tons), Austria (79K tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (74K tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +8.8%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($2.5B), Italy ($1.6B) and China ($1.5B), together accounting for 30% of global exports. Poland, France, South Korea, Austria, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Turkey, Belgium, Spain and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +10.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $5,550 per ton in 2022, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($7,436 per ton), while India ($3,257 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+3.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform