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U.S. - Polystyrene, In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Polystyrene Price in the United States - 2023

Polystyrene Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average polystyrene import price amounted to $1,776 per ton, surging by 3.7% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 6.4% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $2,501 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,317 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,292 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Polystyrene Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average polystyrene export price stood at $1,631 per ton in September 2023, which is down by -3.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 13% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $2,155 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($2,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($300 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Polystyrene Imports in the United States

For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in purchases abroad of polystyrene, which increased by 6.5% to 333K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polystyrene imports soared to $784M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.7% 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 +91.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Polystyrene in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Mexico	190	168	286	389	27.0%
Canada	115	96.5	142	173	14.6%
Bahamas	61.9	56.8	72.7	81.0	9.4%
South Korea	48.1	34.5	34.2	53.6	3.7%
Taiwan (Chinese)	21.0	12.3	12.9	31.3	14.2%
Germany	8.7	4.8	10.7	19.4	30.6%
Brazil	17.4	12.7	23.0	7.2	-25.5%
Others	31.0	24.9	31.1	29.5	-1.6%
Total	493	410	613	784	16.7%

Top Suppliers of Polystyrene to the United States in 2022:

Mexico (171.7K tons)
Canada (65.0K tons)
Bahamas (34.4K tons)
South Korea (23.0K tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (18.5K tons)
Germany (6.1K tons)
Brazil (3.7K tons)

Polystyrene Exports in the United States

In 2022, polystyrene exports from the United States dropped to 278K tons, waning by -6.9% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 298K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, polystyrene exports rose remarkably to $565M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Export of Polystyrene in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Mexico	203	156	247	291	12.8%
Canada	111	93.9	152	181	17.7%
China	17.0	25.8	24.7	13.5	-7.4%
Malaysia	10.5	16.1	14.6	12.7	6.5%
Hong Kong SAR	15.2	11.7	16.0	5.5	-28.7%
Spain	6.7	1.2	5.9	3.5	-19.5%
Others	56.4	37.7	48.6	58.4	1.2%
Total	420	342	508	565	10.4%

Top Export Markets for Polystyrene from the United States in 2022:

Mexico (125.7K tons)
Canada (80.5K tons)
Malaysia (36.1K tons)
Spain (3.8K tons)
China (3.7K tons)
Hong Kong SAR (2.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 20162035 - Expansible polystyrene, in primary forms
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