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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet in Germany increased from 242 thousand tons in 2018 to 276.5 thousand tons in 2021. This growth aligned with a broader industry shift toward sustainability, exemplified by Braskem's initiatives to improve polypropylene resin recycling and Borealis supporting partners in adopting eco-friendly solutions for packaging and foam materials.

From 2022 to 2024, market volume stabilized between 263 and 272 thousand tons. Continued demand from the packaging industry and automotive sector provided underlying support, while regulatory environmental restrictions and sustainability trends influenced product development. During this period, a drop in import prices for primary plastics contributed to the market value falling to $767 million in 2024 after reaching $989 million in 2022.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 135 million US dollars, down 5.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 3%, averaging an annual decline of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 223 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 4.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Germany produced 313.5 thousand tonnes of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet, marking a slight decrease of 3.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest output was recorded in 2018 at 300.2 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 323.1 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 7.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 278.9 thousand tonnes, a drop of 2.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.1%, averaging an annual decline of 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export partner portfolio for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet was quite broad. Italy accounted for 14.7% of exports in kind, Poland for 13.4%, and France for 8.1%, with these three countries together representing only 36.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 1 068 million US dollars, down 2.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 7.6%, averaging an annual decline of 2.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 188 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 2.8%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.4%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports in value terms of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet relied on a wide range of partner countries. Italy accounted for 12.3% of exports in value terms, Poland for 10.9%, and France for 7.8%, with these three together taking just 31.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet registered 230.6 thousand tonnes, showing a gain of 2.1% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 226.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.3%, while the maximum was in 2018 at 231.2 thousand tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of Germany's imports in kind was highly diversified. Italy accounted for 26.2% of imports in kind, Belgium for 10.6%, and Poland for 8.3%, with these three countries together representing only 45.2% of total flows. The remaining 54.8% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet totalled 719 million US dollars, representing a small rise of 1.9% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 705 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.0%, while the maximum was in 2018 at 766 million US dollars, which experienced the largest increase of 4.5%.

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

The structure of Germany's imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Italy accounted for 25.7% of imports in value terms, Belgium for 9.1%, and Turkey for 7.8%, with these three countries together representing just 42.6% of total flows, and no single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

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