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

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian market for non-cellular polyethylene sheets contracted from 15 628 т in 2018 to 10 504 т in 2023, before recovering to 13 466 т in 2024. The market value followed a similar pattern, falling from 34.3 млн долл. to 30.2 млн долл. and then rising to 36.3 млн долл. over the same period. The 2021 rebound in market volume to 15 119 т coincided with a period of strong growth across Europe, where production and exports of similar products expanded sharply.

Domestic production in Estonia declined throughout most of the period, from 6 217 т in 2018 to 3 599 т in 2023, with a partial recovery to 3 922 т in 2024. Imports, which supply the bulk of the market, peaked at 14 621 т in 2021 before dropping and then rising again to 13 232 т in 2024. The post-2021 downturn in production and market size aligned with a broader European decline in output for non-cellular polyethylene films and sheets.

The market's value movements were more pronounced than volume changes, reflecting shifts in global prices and trade flows. Exports from Estonia grew until 2021, reaching 4 399 т, then gradually retreated to 3 688 т in 2024.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Estonia's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets rebounded. In 2021, output reached 17 079 thousand US dollars, marking a 40.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 11.5%, averaging an annualized rate of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12 177 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.0% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two years of contraction, Estonia's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets saw an upturn. In 2021, 4 897 tonnes were produced, representing a 6.8% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 21.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 586 tonnes, and the largest decline also occurred in 2020 with a 23.1% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

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

Exports in kind, t

Exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Estonia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 4 399 tonnes, showing a 5.7% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 35.5%, averaging an annualized rate of 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, no single market dominated Estonia's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets. Sweden accounted for 15.9% of exports in kind, Denmark for 14.6%, and Lithuania for 12.7%, together making up 43.1% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among numerous smaller partners, each with modest individual contributions.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Estonia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 16 118 thousand US dollars, up by 31.8% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 45.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 487 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline also occurred in 2019 with a 5.6% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the geographical structure of Estonia's exports in value terms was highly diversified. Sweden accounted for 16.1% of exports in value terms, Denmark for 13.8%, and Lithuania for 12.4%, together representing only 42.2% of total flows. The remaining 57.8% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets into Estonia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 13 563 tonnes, showing a modest 9.1% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 363 tonnes, and the largest decline also occurred in 2019 with a 2.3% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Lithuania, Poland, and Latvia—together accounted for 51.8% of total imports in kind of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Estonia.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets into Estonia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 40 920 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep 43.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 35.8%, averaging an annualized rate of 10.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 28 378 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline also occurred in 2019 with a 5.8% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, imports in value terms of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Estonia were spread across many countries. Finland accounted for 16.6% of imports in value terms, Poland for 13.7%, and Latvia for 13.4%, together making up only 43.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021