Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for non-reinforced polycarbonate sheets experienced significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 6.4 thousand tons, market size surged to a peak of 9.5 thousand tons in 2020, largely driven by a simultaneous spike in imports and domestic production that year. This was followed by a sharp contraction in 2021 and 2022, with the market settling near 5.5 thousand tons, before recovering to 7.0 thousand tons by the end of the period.

Domestic production mirrored this volatility, reaching its highest point of 5.7 thousand tons in 2020 before receding. Trade flows were equally dynamic, with import volumes hitting 9.5 thousand tons in 2020 and then nearly halving by 2022, significantly affecting overall market availability. Export activity followed a similar pattern, peaking in 2020 and subsequently declining, which altered the net supply balance in the domestic market.

In 2021, industry technical communications from Metecno España highlighted the material's primary use in construction and infrastructure, alongside its premium price point of approximately €60 per square meter for 3mm sheets. This focus on high-value applications and cost may have influenced subsequent consumer preferences and market segmentation, as the market adjusted from its 2020 highs.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Spain's output of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets was valued at 20 526 K $ US, marking a sharp increase of 66.4% compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 77.3%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 24.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Market performance exhibited significant fluctuations over this period. Production bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.7-fold difference. In 2020, Spain produced 5 719 t of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets, which represents an 89.6% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 16.1%.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets from Spain

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility throughout the observed period. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Spain exported 5 718 t of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets, up by 125.7% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 17.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in kind remained fragmented. France accounted for 15.9% of exports in kind, Germany for 12.5%, and the United Kingdom for 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 38.5% of total flows, with no single country achieving a dominant share.

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, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.9-fold gap. In 2020, Spain exported 21 144 K $ US of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets, up by 122.6% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 25.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets from Spain were widely dispersed across partner countries. France represented 17.6% of exports in value terms, Germany 11.0%, and the United Kingdom 9.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 37.7% of total 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 not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets to Spain increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 9 479 t, up by 54.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 33%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 850 t, with the largest decline also occurring in 2018 at 58.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for imports in kind of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets to Spain was quite broad. Italy accounted for 22.0% of imports in kind, the United Kingdom for 13.6%, and Belgium for 11.4%. Together, these three countries represented only 47.0% of total 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, K $ US

After a two-year decline, imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets to Spain increased. In 2020, Spain imported approximately 34 271 K $ US of these sheets, reflecting a sharp advance of 29.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 26 489 K $ US, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 8.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PC sheets were imported to Spain from many countries. Even the largest destinations—the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Israel—together represented only 46.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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