France - Polystyrene, In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Polystyrene Price in France - 2023

Contents:

  1. Polystyrene Price in France (FOB) - 2023
  2. Polystyrene Price in France (CIF) - 2023
  3. Polystyrene Exports in France
  4. Polystyrene Imports in France

Polystyrene Price in France (FOB) - 2023

The average polystyrene export price stood at $1,727 per ton in July 2023, shrinking by -3.1% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average export price increased by 3.8% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $2,545 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($2,487 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($1,334 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Polystyrene Price in France (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average polystyrene import price amounted to $1,949 per ton, shrinking by -4% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 an increase of 4% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $2,776 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($2,661 per ton), while the price for Hungary ($1,720 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Polystyrene Exports in France

In 2022, shipments abroad of polystyrene decreased by -15.2% to 362K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year.

In value terms, polystyrene exports fell to $784M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +61.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $807M, and then reduced in the following year.

Export of Polystyrene in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany11192.314415812.5%
Italy79.255.093.51018.4%
Spain37.742.775.370.523.2%
Portugal22.141.060.659.639.2%
United Kingdom59.739.251.843.3-10.2%
Poland25.925.842.741.817.3%
Belgium26.323.252.341.016.0%
Austria22.919.435.534.915.1%
Netherlands22.517.537.126.04.9%
Switzerland15.112.522.123.816.4%
Norway5.56.617.317.948.2%
Romania6.13.412.316.840.2%
Morocco4.09.316.215.456.7%
Others11497.41461345.5%
Total55348580778412.3%

Top Export Markets for Polystyrene from France in 2022:

  1. Germany (72.7K tons)
  2. Italy (47.7K tons)
  3. Spain (32.2K tons)
  4. Portugal (28.6K tons)
  5. Belgium (19.9K tons)
  6. United Kingdom (19.4K tons)
  7. Poland (19.0K tons)
  8. Austria (16.3K tons)
  9. Netherlands (13.8K tons)
  10. Switzerland (10.9K tons)
  11. Norway (8.2K tons)
  12. Romania (7.5K tons)
  13. Morocco (7.5K tons)

Polystyrene Imports in France

Polystyrene imports into France shrank modestly to 187K tons in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, imports showed a mild downturn.

In value terms, polystyrene imports surged to $456M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +86.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 58%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Import of Polystyrene in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany77.267.213115425.9%
Belgium96.280.312114013.3%
Netherlands27.532.741.246.619.2%
Italy33.518.032.039.05.2%
Austria17.412.316.819.94.6%
Spain15.613.418.019.57.7%
Hungary9.67.35.312.38.6%
Others18.412.821.124.810.5%
Total29524438645615.6%

Top Suppliers of Polystyrene to France in 2022:

  1. Belgium (63.1K tons)
  2. Germany (61.2K tons)
  3. Netherlands (20.0K tons)
  4. Italy (15.2K tons)
  5. Austria (6.7K tons)
  6. Spain (6.1K tons)
  7. Hungary (5.7K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20162035 - Expansible polystyrene, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20162039 - Polystyrene, in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene)

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in France
  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. 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
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    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
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