Eastern Europe: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European non-cellular polyethylene film market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports dropped to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the largest exporter of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip, generating X% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Lithuania (X%), Russia (X%) and Hungary (X%). The following exporters - Slovakia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-cellular polyethylene film exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Russia (X%), Lithuania (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Hungary (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Slovakia (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland and Russia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polyethylene film supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a X% share.

In Poland, non-cellular polyethylene film exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the main importers of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip in Eastern Europe, together accounting for near X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Belarus (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Latvia and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Ukraine ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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