EU: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in the EU

In 2023, the EU market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in the EU

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics shrank slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported in the European Union shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) represented the main exporters of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, together mixing up X% of total exports. Ireland (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

In Germany, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% 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 X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics imported in the European Union shrank to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics contracted to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, namely Germany, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Romania, Portugal and Slovakia, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria, Portugal, Slovakia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform