In 2024, Italy, Portugal, and Hungary dominate European exports of non-cellular polyester sheets, with Italy leading at a significant margin. Despite a slight overall decline, Italy, Portugal, and Hungary observed growth, indicating strong positioning. Contrastingly, Spain's exports decreased markedly, while the United Kingdom and France registered negligible volumes, reflecting reduced market competitiveness. Notable year-on-year shifts include Italy's gain at 14.36% and Spain's drop of 25.73%. The past five years' average annual growth suggests moderate, yet varied, performance, with some countries overcoming challenges despite economic fluctuations.
Looking ahead, future trends to monitor include potential impacts from environmental regulations, innovation in biodegradable alternatives, and shifts in global supply chains driven by geopolitical factors. Additionally, watch for scalability and demand variations within emerging markets, which could reshape export dynamics significantly.
Top countries in Export of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil, Strip of Condensation or Rearrangement Polymerisation Products, Polyesters Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 52.46 | 2023 | -0.032% | +14.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 32.97 | 2023 | +2.24% | +4.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 3.17 | 2023 | +4.67% | +7.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 2.62 | 2023 | +6.39% | -25.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 1.55 | 2023 | +6.2% | +6.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1.48 | 2023 | +3.58% | +7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 1.1 | 2023 | +2.43% | -6.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 0.87 | 2023 | -0.55% | +3.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 0.81 | 2023 | +7.82% | -9.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 0.75 | 2023 | +3.86% | +6.22% | View data |
