Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm Market

The article discusses the current and projected trends in the global market for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm. It highlights the expected increase in market volume and value, with forecasts indicating a steady growth trajectory. The article also provides insights into key performance indicators such as consumption, production, exports, and imports, as well as detailed analysis of major countries involved in the market. Overall, the analysis suggests a positive outlook for the market in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 4.1M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $42.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in consumption of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm, when its volume increased by 1.5% to 3.5M tons. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 3.9M tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption of failed to regain momentum.

The value of the market for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm worldwide rose modestly to $30.6B in 2022, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the market value increased by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (794K tons), the United States (478K tons) and India (312K tons), together accounting for 45% of global consumption. Mexico, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Germany, Turkey, South Korea, Austria, Canada and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while 20cm for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($11.1B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($3B). It was followed by Japan.

In the United States, the market of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+0.3% per year) and Japan (-5.5% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of per capita consumption of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm was registered in Austria (7.3 kg per person), followed by Italy (2 kg per person), Canada (1.6 kg per person) and the United States (1.4 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm was estimated at less than 0.1 kg per person.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the per capita consumption of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm in Austria stood at +24.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-0.4% per year) and Canada (-0.7% per year).

Production

World Production of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in production of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm, when its volume increased by 1.3% to 3.3M tons. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 3.8M tons. From 2020 to 2022, global production of growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, production of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm stood at $28.3B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11%. Global production peaked at $28.6B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (1.2M tons) remains the largest self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm producing country worldwide, accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, production of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (409K tons), threefold. India (323K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.7% share.

In China, production of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm expanded at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+0.8% per year) and India (+3.6% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Global imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm rose slightly to 1.3M tons in 2022, with an increase of 4.3% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 9.7%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm reached $8.3B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

The purchases of the three major importers of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm, namely Mexico, the United States and Germany, represented more than 0.0% of total import. France (53K tons), the UK (53K tons), Japan (48K tons), Spain (47K tons), Nigeria (46K tons), Italy (40K tons), the Netherlands (39K tons), Poland (35K tons), Canada (32K tons) and Belgium (30K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +28.0%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($667M), the United States ($666M) and Mexico ($645M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 24% share of global imports. France, the UK, Canada, the Netherlands, Poland, Japan, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +25.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm amounted to $6,408 per ton, reducing by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 11%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $6,515 per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($8,356 per ton), while Nigeria ($1,239 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Global exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm rose to 1.1M tons in 2022, picking up by 4.2% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm stood at $8B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the global exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (406K tons) represented the major exporter of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm, creating 37% of total exports. Italy (122K tons) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (7.4%). Taiwan (Chinese) (36K tons), Spain (34K tons), the United States (32K tons), Greece (29K tons), the Netherlands (28K tons), Poland (25K tons), Canada (22K tons), South Korea (21K tons), Indonesia (19K tons) and India (18K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm exports from China stood at +5.3%. At the same time, Greece (+12.5%), India (+12.4%), Poland (+12.4%), the Netherlands (+11.3%), Spain (+5.0%), Germany (+4.3%), Indonesia (+3.9%) and Canada (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +12.5% from 2012-2022. South Korea and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (-7.8%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and Greece increased by +9.5 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm supplying countries worldwide were China ($1.8B), Germany ($1B) and the United States ($944M), together accounting for 47% of global exports. Italy, South Korea, Poland, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Canada, Spain, Greece, India and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average export price for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm amounted to $7,318 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $7,355 per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($29,565 per ton), while Greece ($2,846 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform