World - Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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World - Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Polystyrene in Primary Forms Market

Polystyrene in primary forms market: get access to the most recent datasets empowered by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Datasets provide consumption, market prices, trade, imports, production, exports, market size, and companies. Here is a breakdown by country, including Russia, the U.K., the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, EU, China, and the U.S. Market trends and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the reports.


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Polystyrene in Primary Forms - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3India
4Brazil
5Japan

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by India.

In China, the polystyrene in primary forms market increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-11.8% per year) and India (-6.2% per year).

Polystyrene In Primary Forms Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Malaysia11531020780-17.8%
Thailand14041115794-24.8%
Iran14041068898-20.0%
South Korea13411428927-16.9%
Japan13151121998-12.9%
Saudi Arabia146912021010-17.1%
Singapore153112451037-17.7%
Belgium160912781059-18.9%
Germany193512091070-25.6%
France162013461113-17.1%
Hong Kong SAR153713061195-11.8%
Italy159913501199-13.4%
United States286623351414-29.8%
Average156813241066-17.5%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,414 per ton), while Malaysia ($780 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Mexico161115711407-6.5%
United States165215281259-12.7%
Canada156314041239-11.0%
Poland164713531175-15.5%
Hong Kong SAR153412881172-12.6%
Vietnam163813081150-16.2%
Spain148014671121-13.0%
France162913911120-17.1%
Germany158713181118-16.1%
Turkey158013141084-17.2%
Italy149712471055-16.1%
China141312071042-14.1%
Malaysia1312977667-28.7%
Average153412991100-15.3%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($1,407 per ton), while Malaysia ($667 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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Polystyrene in Primary Forms - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China1.51.51.4-4.0%
Germany0.40.30.2-19.0%
Malaysia0.10.090.26.7%
Italy0.30.20.2-27.6%
Vietnam0.20.10.1-8.4%

In value terms, China ($1.4B) constitutes the largest market for imported polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) worldwide, comprising 32% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($233M), with a 5.3% share of global imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 3.5% share.

In China, polystyrene in primary forms imports declined by an average annual rate of -4.0% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-19.0% per year) and Malaysia (+6.7% per year).

Polystyrene in Primary Forms - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Belgium0.10.10.464.7%
France0.50.40.4-12.9%
Hong Kong SAR0.30.30.3-0.7%
Singapore0.40.30.2-22.5%
United States0.30.20.2-11.6%

In value terms, the largest polystyrene in primary forms supplying countries worldwide were Belgium ($388M), France ($363M) and Hong Kong SAR ($342M), together comprising 31% of global exports. These countries were followed by Singapore, the United States, Malaysia, Italy, South Korea, Germany, Japan, Iran, Thailand and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Iran (+84.2% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polystyrene in Primary Forms - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for polystyrene in primary forms worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Polystyrene in Primary Forms - Top Companies

The Dow Chemical Company, AVC HOLDINGS PTY LTD, AUSTRALIAN VINYLS CORPORATION PTY LTD, MB Barter (usa) Inc, SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED, HARVEYS COMPOSITES (PTY) LTD, PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED, NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Hengyi Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Eastman Chemical Company, Huntsman International LLC, Huntsman Corporation, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Celanese Americas LLC, Covestro Deutschland AG, FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Celanese Holdings LLC, Celanese Chemicals Inc., HITACHI CHEMICAL COMPANY, LTD.

Polystyrene in Primary Forms - Product Coverage

  • HS 390319 - Styrene polymers; (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for polystyrene in primary forms. 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 20162039 - Polystyrene, in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 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
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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