Cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in Spain contracted from 160.1 thousand tons to 139.5 thousand tons. This decline was particularly pronounced in 2020.

Market volume rebounded sharply in 2021, reaching a peak of 173.6 thousand tons for the period. This recovery established the highest consumption level within the observed timeframe.

From 2022 onward, regulatory measures began to reshape the market. The introduction of Spain's special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging in 2023, followed by the end of its transitional period and stricter enforcement in 2024, coincided with a reduction in market volume to 170.2 thousand tons and then to 146.8 thousand tons. New mandatory ecodesign and labeling requirements for single-use plastic products also took effect in mid-2024. Furthermore, extreme weather events (DANA) in 2024 disrupted production for plastic manufacturers in the Valencian Community, contributing to the market contraction.

Production cellular plastic sheets in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 514.0 million US dollars, marking a 7.9% decrease from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, production fell by 17.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Spain's production of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 144.2 thousand tonnes, representing a 4.2% drop compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production declined by 7.1%, averaging a 2.4% annual decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports cellular plastic sheets from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 80 623 tonnes, showing a 4.2% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 11.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Germany were the top buyers of Spain's cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in volume terms. Portugal accounted for 22.6% of exports, France for 22.4%, and Germany for 7.5%. Together, these three countries made up 52.5% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 278.2 million US dollars, a 6.5% year-on-year decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 318.7 million US dollars, while the largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 6.6%. The biggest increase was in 2018, with a 7.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Germany were the leading markets for Spain's exports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in value terms. Together, they accounted for 53.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports cellular plastic sheets to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After increasing for two years, Spain's imports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 75 918 tonnes, an 8.9% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 83 373 tonnes, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal, Italy, and Germany were the main sources for Spain's imports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in volume terms. Portugal contributed 38.2% of imports, Italy 12.4%, and Germany 11.9%. Combined, they represented 62.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Spain's imports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in value terms decreased. In 2020, imports were valued at 264.2 million US dollars, a 4.7% decline from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 11.3%, averaging an annual growth of 3.6%. The highest value was in 2019 at 277.2 million US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Germany, and Italy were the key sources for Spain's imports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in value terms. Portugal accounted for 30.2% of imports, Germany for 15.6%, and Italy for 14.5%. Together, they made up 60.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020