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, after two years of growth, there was decline in the EU market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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 fell modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

Exports in the EU

In 2023, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in the European Union fell to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2022. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained 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 perceptible 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

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 largest exporters of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, together constituting X% of total exports. Ireland (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a minor 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 ($X) remains the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled X%. 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum 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 fell to X tons, shrinking by X% on the previous year. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated perceptible growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted 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 most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria, Portugal, Slovakia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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