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Belgium - Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Belgium - 2023

Price for Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $2,682 per ton in September 2023, falling by -26.1% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2023 an increase of 34% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,629 per ton, and then shrank dramatically in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($5,904 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($1,289 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 the UK (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $2,673 per ton, falling by -16.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 58% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $5,164 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to September 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Austria ($4,823 per ton), while the price for Poland ($680 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 Italy (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Belgium

Exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Belgium rose markedly to 35K tons in 2022, increasing by 7.9% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $91M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% 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 +51.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	33.5	24.3	40.6	41.5	7.4%
Netherlands	14.1	12.4	17.6	18.7	9.9%
France	13.8	12.2	13.7	11.0	-7.3%
United Kingdom	4.2	3.9	7.1	7.1	19.1%
Luxembourg	1.8	2.0	3.5	3.0	18.6%
Poland	1.5	1.7	2.5	2.0	10.1%
Others	2.5	3.6	6.0	7.7	45.5%
Total	71.3	60.0	91.0	91.1	8.5%

Top Export Markets for Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films from Belgium in 2022:

Germany (17.2K tons)
France (9.3K tons)
Netherlands (4.6K tons)
United Kingdom (1.4K tons)
Luxembourg (0.7K tons)
Poland (0.4K tons)

Imports of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, when their volume decreased by -11.7% to 23K tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% 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 +42.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 47%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 26K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell to $67M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.5% 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 +46.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $69M, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Import of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	17.2	18.2	22.8	21.7	8.1%
France	16.4	15.7	19.5	20.2	7.2%
Netherlands	9.1	11.6	14.2	9.2	0.4%
Italy	0.1	0.2	4.9	6.4	300.0%
Poland	1.1	1.0	1.6	3.7	49.8%
Austria	0.5	0.5	4.2	2.7	75.4%
Others	1.3	1.2	2.0	2.9	30.7%
Total	45.7	48.4	69.2	66.8	13.5%

Top Suppliers of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films to Belgium in 2022:

Germany (7.4K tons)
France (6.4K tons)
Netherlands (2.2K tons)
Italy (1.9K tons)
Poland (0.9K tons)
Austria (0.6K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films in Belgium. 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 22214120 - Cellular plates, sheet, film, foil and strip of polymers of styrene

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Belgium

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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 Belgium
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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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
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
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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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