Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

During the initial years, the European plastic films market expansion supported Austrian demand, keeping the market volume for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyethylene sheets stable near 148 thousand tons in 2018 and 2019. The volume then declined to 144 thousand tons in 2020.

In 2021, the market expanded to 154 thousand tons, but fell back to 144 thousand tons in 2022. This contraction coincided with the outsourcing of serial production for Klaus from Austria by Carcoustics Austria GmbH, which reduced local manufacturing capacity. Simultaneously, EU directives against single-use plastic bags and discussions on a plastic tax began to constrain demand for conventional plastic films.

Economic recession in Austria in 2023 drove a further drop in market volume to 118 thousand tons, amplified by the introduction of the EU-wide plastic levy and the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation aimed at reducing waste. In 2024, the market partially recovered to 125 thousand tons, supported by the arrival of a flexible and recyclable film material made from PLA bioplastic, which meets rising sustainability requirements.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in Austria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 383.6 million US dollars, representing a 7.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in Austria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 120.6 thousand tonnes were produced, marking a 6.0% decline compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 17.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Austria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 66 854 tonnes, down by 11.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and France continued to be the main buyers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Austria. Germany accounted for 45.3% of exports in kind, Switzerland for 8.2%, and France for 4.6%, jointly forming 58.1% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Austria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Austria exported 166.4 million US dollars' worth of these sheets, which is 14.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 23%, equating to an annualized rate of -8.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Hungary remained the key partners in exports by value. Germany accounted for 40.7% of exports in value terms, Switzerland for 8.6%, and Hungary for 3.8%, together accounting for 53.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets into Austria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 90 555 tonnes, representing a modest decrease of 4.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Croatia remained the leading sources in the country structure of imports in kind. Germany accounted for 43.3% of imports in kind, Italy for 14.4%, and Croatia for 5.5%, with a combined share of 63.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets into Austria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 229.0 million US dollars, marking a fall of 1.0% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 252.0 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 0.3%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Poland together accounted for 64.5% of total imports in value terms, remaining the main destinations for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Austria. Germany accounted for 47.7% of imports in value terms, Italy for 12.8%, and Poland for 4.0%.

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

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