Europe: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe non-cellular polyethylene film market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in Europe

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports in Europe

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 somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports reached $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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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) were the major exporters of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip, together generating X% of total exports. The UK (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons), Croatia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Greece (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The UK and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) and Croatia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Italy (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Germany, non-cellular polyethylene film exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 the UK ($X per ton), while Croatia ($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 Europe

For the eleventh consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in purchases abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports stood at $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%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the main importers of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Belgium (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Russia and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Spain, 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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