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Italy - Expansible Polystyrene In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Expansible Polystyrene Price in Italy - 2023

Expansible Polystyrene Price in Italy (CIF) - 2023

The average expansible polystyrene import price stood at $1,909 per ton in June 2023, reducing by -3.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 2.4% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $2,885 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($2,215 per ton) and Germany ($2,054 per ton), while the price for France ($1,705 per ton) and Greece ($1,735 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Expansible Polystyrene Price in Italy (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average expansible polystyrene export price amounted to $2,590 per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, expansible polystyrene export price increased by +103.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 81%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($3,599 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($2,303 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Expansible Polystyrene Imports in Italy

In 2022, approx. 177K tons of expansible polystyrene in primary forms were imported into Italy; stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +45.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, expansible polystyrene imports skyrocketed to $452M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 133% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Expansible Polystyrene in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	55.6	52.6	121	140	36.0%
Austria	13.3	12.1	38.3	54.7	60.2%
Netherlands	19.9	20.8	50.3	51.1	36.9%
France	26.7	24.6	35.4	41.1	15.5%
China	N/A	N/A	0.7	35.0	4900.0%
Turkey	3.3	2.0	28.8	31.3	111.7%
Greece	8.0	6.8	17.7	27.2	50.4%
Belgium	7.2	8.3	19.1	20.3	41.3%
Iran	8.9	2.5	8.1	7.8	-4.3%
Others	20.2	28.5	49.1	44.1	29.7%
Total	163	158	368	452	40.5%

Top Suppliers of Expansible Polystyrene to Italy in 2022:

Germany (52.5K tons)
Netherlands (21.3K tons)
Austria (20.3K tons)
France (17.3K tons)
China (13.3K tons)
Turkey (12.3K tons)
Greece (11.4K tons)
Belgium (7.5K tons)
Iran (3.5K tons)

Expansible Polystyrene Exports in Italy

In 2022, approx. 26K tons of expansible polystyrene in primary forms were exported from Italy; which is down by -2.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 4.4%.

In value terms, expansible polystyrene exports rose sharply to $67M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Expansible Polystyrene in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Poland	5.2	5.9	11.5	10.9	28.0%
Netherlands	8.7	6.4	8.0	10.7	7.1%
Spain	5.7	4.9	10.3	10.4	22.2%
France	8.0	3.7	7.3	9.6	6.3%
Slovakia	3.1	2.1	3.9	4.3	11.5%
Hungary	3.5	1.9	5.5	4.2	6.3%
United Kingdom	3.9	1.0	3.0	2.8	-10.5%
Belgium	0.8	1.3	2.8	2.5	46.2%
Germany	0.3	0.3	0.7	2.4	100.0%
Czech Republic	0.3	0.3	1.9	1.8	81.7%
Austria	0.4	0.2	0.7	1.4	51.8%
Others	6.9	4.3	5.8	6.1	-4.0%
Total	46.7	32.4	61.4	67.2	12.9%

Top Export Markets for Expansible Polystyrene from Italy in 2022:

Poland (4.7K tons)
Spain (4.3K tons)
Netherlands (4.2K tons)
France (3.3K tons)
Slovakia (1.8K tons)
Hungary (1.5K tons)
United Kingdom (1.0K tons)
Belgium (1.0K tons)
Germany (1.0K tons)
Czech Republic (0.6K tons)
Austria (0.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the expansible polystyrene market in Italy. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Prodcom 20162035 - Expansible polystyrene, in primary forms

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023