France: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in France

In 2022, the French non-cellular polyethylene film market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Non-cellular polyethylene film consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in France

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyethylene film exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, the United States, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for non-cellular polyethylene film exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, the United States, Switzerland, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyethylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports into France

For the eleventh consecutive year, France recorded growth in supplies from abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports reached $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyethylene film imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, the UK, the Netherlands, Turkey and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest non-cellular polyethylene film suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Turkey, Poland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyethylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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