Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian market for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polypropylene sheet experienced strong growth in volume from 3 480 tons in 2018 to a peak of 5 487 tons in 2021, an increase of over 57%. This was followed by a gradual contraction, with the market size declining to 4 348 tons by 2024.

In value terms, the market showed greater volatility, reaching its highest point at 15.1 million USD in 2021. After a sharp drop to 10.6 million USD in 2023, it partially recovered to 12.2 million USD in 2024, remaining above the 2018 level of 11.4 million USD.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets experienced a decline after two consecutive years of growth. In 2021, the output value dropped to 1 980 thousand US dollars, marking a year-on-year decrease of 45.8%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 43.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 3 650 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.9% during this timeframe.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Estonia produced 298.2 tonnes of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets, representing a sharp decline of 38.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 38.9%, translating to an annualized rate of -15.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 2.7%.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 2.7-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2021. In 2021, Estonia's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets reached 635 tonnes, showing a substantial increase of 34.4% from 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 23.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a surge of 168.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the primary destinations for Estonia's exports in kind were Poland, accounting for 20.6% of the total, Sweden with 18.7%, and Lithuania at 14.1%. Together, these three countries represented 53.5% of all export flows.

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

In 2021, the value of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet exports from Estonia amounted to 1 993 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant gain of 24.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 36.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.9%. The largest decline was observed in 2020 at 14.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 28.5%.

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

During the period from 2018 to 2021, Sweden was the leading market for Estonia's exports in value terms, accounting for 33.4% of the total, followed by Finland at 24.9% and Latvia at 16.3%. These three countries collectively represented 74.7% of all export flows.

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 PP sheet to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia imported a total of 5 824 tonnes of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets in 2021, up by 52.2% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 80.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 21.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 6.8%.

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

Over the years 2018 to 2021, Poland was the largest contributor to Estonia's imports in kind, making up 21.8% of the total, followed by Finland at 18.9% and Russia at 12.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 53.1% of all import flows.

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

In 2021, Estonia's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets were valued at 15 065 thousand US dollars, marking an improvement of 39.7% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 61.5%, with an annualized rate of 17.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 9.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, there was no single dominant market for Estonia's imports in value terms. Poland led with 18.7% of the total, followed by Germany and Finland, each accounting for 9.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 36.9% of total imports, with many smaller partners holding modest individual shares.

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

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