United Kingdom - Expansible Polystyrene In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.
View PricingExpansible Polystyrene Price in the UK - 2023
Contents:
- Expansible Polystyrene Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
- Expansible Polystyrene Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Expansible Polystyrene Imports in the UK
- Expansible Polystyrene Exports in the UK
Expansible Polystyrene Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
In June 2023, the average expansible polystyrene import price amounted to $1,968 per ton, waning by -4.6% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 9.8% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,144 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($2,495 per ton) and Poland ($2,127 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,823 per ton) and France ($1,849 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 Belgium (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Expansible Polystyrene Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
The average expansible polystyrene export price stood at $2,844 per ton in 2022, increasing by 72% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The export price peaked at $3,416 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($6,013 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($282 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 Ireland (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Expansible Polystyrene Imports in the UK
In 2022, the amount of expansible polystyrene in primary forms imported into the UK declined notably to 65K tons, waning by -25% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 87K tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.
In value terms, expansible polystyrene imports contracted slightly to $176M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 113%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $185M, and then reduced modestly in the following year.
| Import of Expansible Polystyrene in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 39.7 | 41.7 | 88.5 | 67.7 | 19.5% |
| Netherlands | 20.1 | 11.7 | 10.8 | 25.6 | 8.4% |
| Finland | 9.5 | 10.0 | 31.8 | 15.8 | 18.5% |
| France | 17.1 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 12.2 | -10.6% |
| Poland | 0.8 | 1.4 | 8.4 | 10.4 | 135.1% |
| Belgium | 1.6 | 3.3 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 84.8% |
| Turkey | N/A | N/A | 6.8 | 10.0 | 47.1% |
| Norway | N/A | N/A | 4.9 | 8.5 | 73.5% |
| Others | 13.6 | 9.1 | 15.8 | 16.0 | 5.6% |
| Total | 103 | 86.7 | 185 | 176 | 19.6% |
Top Suppliers of Expansible Polystyrene to the UK in 2022:
- Germany (24.6K tons)
- Netherlands (9.9K tons)
- Finland (6.1K tons)
- France (4.9K tons)
- Turkey (3.6K tons)
- Poland (3.5K tons)
- Belgium (3.5K tons)
- Norway (3.4K tons)
Expansible Polystyrene Exports in the UK
Expansible polystyrene exports from the UK declined dramatically to 1.1K tons in 2022, dropping by -70.3% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year.
In value terms, expansible polystyrene exports reduced notably to $3M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $8.8M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| Export of Expansible Polystyrene in the UK (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Spain | 469 | 93.9 | 410 | 442 | -2.0% |
| United States | 282 | 588 | 517 | 345 | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 2,108 | 1,854 | 512 | 286 | -48.6% |
| Netherlands | 241 | 214 | 322 | 235 | -0.8% |
| Japan | 175 | 321 | 55.4 | 222 | 8.3% |
| Norway | 1.5 | 4.7 | 6.6 | 191 | 403.1% |
| China | 145 | 17.1 | 53.8 | 158 | 2.9% |
| France | 2,710 | 4,392 | 386 | 125 | -64.1% |
| Portugal | 132 | 108 | 490 | 124 | -2.1% |
| Germany | 175 | 68.2 | 38.0 | 81.9 | -22.4% |
| Belgium | 1.0 | 0.5 | 8.1 | 65.5 | 303.1% |
| Italy | 31.7 | N/A | 15.0 | 49.1 | 15.7% |
| Thailand | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.3 | 0% |
| Others | 1,116 | 1,103 | 3,086 | 682 | -15.1% |
| Total | 7,586 | 8,764 | 5,899 | 3,015 | -26.5% |
Top Export Markets for Expansible Polystyrene from the UK in 2022:
- Spain (328.8 tons)
- United States (90.0 tons)
- Portugal (80.6 tons)
- Ireland (60.7 tons)
- Japan (58.4 tons)
- China (56.2 tons)
- Germany (52.6 tons)
- Norway (39.5 tons)
- Netherlands (39.1 tons)
- Thailand (29.5 tons)
- France (24.1 tons)
- Italy (23.9 tons)
- Belgium (18.2 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the expansible polystyrene market in the UK. 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.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20162035 - Expansible polystyrene, in primary forms
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Reasons to buy this report:
- Take advantage of the latest data
- Find deeper insights into current market developments
- Discover vital success factors affecting the market
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
-
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
-
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
-
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
-
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
-
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
-
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
-
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO -
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
-
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
326
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the expansible polystyrene market in the UK.
609
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polystyrene market in the UK.
504
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the styrene-acrylonitrile market in the UK.
350
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the abs copolymers market in the UK.
276
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers market in the UK.
221
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for polystyrene in primary forms in the UK.
536
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global expansible polystyrene market.
2553
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global polystyrene market.
1528
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global styrene-acrylonitrile market.
563
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global abs copolymers market.
253
In February 2023, the polystyrene price stood at $2,567 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), shrinking by -4.3% against the previous month.
224
Explore the world's best import markets for polystyrene with key statistics and data. Discover the leading countries and their import values of polystyrene. Gain insights from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.
868
In 2016, the amount of polystyrene imported worldwide amounted to X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, polystyrene imports continue to indicate a relatively flat tren...
3624
In 2016, the amount of polystyrene imported worldwide amounted to X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, polystyrene imports continue to indicate a relatively flat tren...
226
Discover the top import markets for ABS copolymers and their key statistics. China, Germany, and the United States lead the pack. Explore the growth potential and opportunities in this global market.
285
Explore the world's top import markets for polystyrene in primary forms, including key statistics and numbers from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.
253
In February 2023, the polystyrene price stood at $2,567 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), shrinking by -4.3% against the previous month.
224
Explore the world's best import markets for polystyrene with key statistics and data. Discover the leading countries and their import values of polystyrene. Gain insights from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.
868
In 2016, the amount of polystyrene imported worldwide amounted to X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, polystyrene imports continue to indicate a relatively flat tren...
3624
In 2016, the amount of polystyrene imported worldwide amounted to X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, polystyrene imports continue to indicate a relatively flat tren...
