Analysis of import and export situation of BOPP synthetic paper industry in China

The import and export situation of BOPP synthetic paper industry in China. Although the detailed data directly targeted at BOPP synthetic paper may be limited, we can obtain some indirect information from the import and export data of BOPP Film (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Film). Because BOPP synthetic paper and BOPP film have certain similarities in production and application. The following is an analysis of the import and export situation of China's BOPP film industry:

First, import situation

1.Import volume:

The import volume of BOPP film in China is relatively low, and the import dependence is not high. In recent years, with the rapid development of the domestic BOPP film industry and the continuous increase of production capacity, the import volume has declined. This is mainly due to the acceleration of the domestic substitution process, and some high-end products have been able to achieve self-production.

Specific to the import data, taking April 2024 as an example, the total import of BOPP film in China was 5.9 thousand tons, which declined both month-on-month and year-on-year.

2.Source of import:

The main import sources of BOPP film in China include Japan, Taiwan, Sweden, South Korea, Germany and other countries and regions. These regions account for a larger proportion (65%-70%) of China's total BOPP film imports. Among them, Japan is one of the largest sources of BOPP film imports to China.

3.Imported product features:

Imported BOPP products are mainly high-end functional film, these products often have special functions and performance, such as high barrier, high temperature resistance, low temperature resistance, etc., to meet the needs of specific fields.

Second, export situation

1.Export volume:

China is a big producer and exporter of BOPP film, and the export volume is much larger than the import volume. In recent years, the export volume of China's BOPP film has continued to increase, reflecting the continuous improvement of the competitiveness of China's BOPP film products in the international market.

Taking April 2024 as an example, the total export of China's BOPP film was 55.63 thousand tons, which decreased from the previous month but increased year-on-year. In the long term, for example, in 2022, China's BOPP film export volume was 534,000 tons, an increase of 18.93%.

2.Export destination:

China's BOPP films are mainly exported to the Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico, Taiwan and Japan. These countries and regions have a large demand for China's BOPP film products.

In 2022, for example, the Philippines will be the largest exporter of BOPP films to China, followed by Vietnam and Mexico.

3.Features of export products:

BOPP film products exported from China have high cost performance and excellent quality, and are welcomed by overseas markets. These products are widely used in food packaging, clothing packaging, adhesive tape, capacitors and other fields.

Third, Summary

Import: China's BOPP film imports are relatively low, import dependence is not high, mainly high-end functional film. The sources of imports are mainly concentrated in Japan, Taiwan, Sweden and other countries and regions.

Exports: China is one of the major exporters of BOPP films, with exports far greater than imports. Export products are cost-effective, excellent quality, mainly exported to the Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico and other places. With the continuous development of the domestic BOPP film industry and the continuous increase of production capacity, it is expected that the export volume of BOPP film in China will continue to grow.

It should be noted that the above analysis is mainly based on the import and export data of BOPP film, and the specific import and export data of BOPP synthetic paper may be different. However, due to the similarities between the two in production and application, the above analysis can reflect the import and export situation of China's BOPP synthetic paper industry to a certain extent.