EU: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU non-cellular polyethylene film market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in the EU

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporters of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip, together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons), Croatia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip. At the same time, Croatia (X%), Poland (X%), Greece (X%), Spain (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), the Netherlands (X%), France (X%), Belgium (X%) and Finland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Croatia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Austria and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.) and Croatia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden, Italy and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polyethylene film supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Croatia ($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 the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported in the European Union; increasing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated perceptible growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main importers of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip in 2022, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was followed by Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyethylene film importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Ireland ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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