PE sacks and bags market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for polyethylene sacks and bags experienced notable shifts in physical volume between 2018 and 2021. After a modest increase to 45 594 t in 2019, consumption dropped sharply to 38 401 t in 2020 before rebounding to 45 017 t the following year.

By 2024, market volume had risen to 53 897 t, marking a significant expansion over the period. In value terms, the market followed a similar trajectory, recovering from a dip in 2020 to reach $169.3 million in 2024.

Production PE sacks and bags in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's production of PE sacks and bags reached a value of 149.7 million US dollars, marking a moderate increase of 4.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 11.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Austria produced 22,946 tonnes of PE sacks and bags, representing a slight increase of 2.2% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The largest decline was observed in 2019, at 1.1%, whereas the largest increase took place in 2018, at 10.7%.

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

Exports PE sacks and bags from Austria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's exports of PE sacks and bags amounted to 26,415 tonnes, showing a robust increase of 17.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 17.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, at 22,514 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Romania were the largest buyers of PE sacks and bags from Austria, accounting for 17.0%, 15.4%, and 12.7% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share was limited to 45.1% of total exports in kind, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

In 2020, Austria's exports of PE sacks and bags totaled 117.2 million US dollars, reflecting a limited increase of 8.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 14.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 7.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 14.2%.

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

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of partners. Germany, Czechia, and France accounted for 27.2%, 12.1%, and 9.9% of exports in value terms, respectively, but together they represented only 49.2% of total flows. The remaining 50.8% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports PE sacks and bags to Austria

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Austria's imports of PE sacks and bags declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 41,869 tonnes, indicating a modest decrease of 8.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 2.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019, at 45,654 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovakia, and Vietnam were the main sources of imports in kind for Austria, representing 38.8%, 18.6%, and 10.3% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they accounted for 67.7% 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

Austria's imports of PE sacks and bags declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 107.8 million US dollars, showing a decrease of 7.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018, at 119.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovakia, and Vietnam were the main suppliers of PE sacks and bags to Austria in value terms, accounting for 41.6%, 12.2%, and 7.1% of imports in value terms, respectively. Together, they comprised 60.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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