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Italy - 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 Italy - 2023

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

In September 2023, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $3,726 per ton, growing by 12% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 18% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $4,430 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 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 Poland ($6,147 per ton), while the price for Greece ($2,819 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 (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $3,250 per ton in September 2023, falling by -5.5% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $5,038 per ton. From December 2022 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($5,271 per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($1,388 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 Germany (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Italy

For the fourth year in a row, Italy recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, which increased by 102% to 38K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 199%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene surged to $173M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 256% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Switzerland	0.1	N/A	16.5	30.4	572.4%
Germany	7.6	8.4	16.1	23.1	44.9%
Kosovo	N/A	N/A	4.0	16.8	320.0%
Austria	2.5	2.8	6.7	16.1	86.0%
Greece	1.0	1.3	2.7	14.1	141.6%
France	0.3	0.5	1.9	12.7	248.5%
Poland	0.6	0.9	1.0	9.4	150.2%
Croatia	N/A	N/A	0.1	7.9	7800.0%
Slovenia	1.2	1.0	2.6	7.9	87.4%
Hungary	0.4	0.3	0.7	3.9	113.6%
Others	2.6	4.0	16.7	30.2	126.5%
Total	16.4	19.3	68.7	173	119.3%

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

Germany (5.7K tons)
Greece (5.3K tons)
Switzerland (4.5K tons)
Kosovo (3.4K tons)
France (3.4K tons)
Hungary (2.8K tons)
Austria (2.7K tons)
Poland (2.0K tons)
Slovenia (2.0K tons)
Croatia (1.8K tons)

Exports of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Italy

In 2022, approx. 12K tons of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene were exported from Italy; waning by -24.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 3%.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped remarkably to $44M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $54M, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Export of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Switzerland	10.5	9.0	12.4	10.8	0.9%
United States	2.8	3.5	4.9	5.8	27.5%
Slovenia	3.9	4.8	6.6	4.1	1.7%
Romania	1.7	2.1	3.2	2.6	15.2%
Croatia	2.3	2.3	4.8	2.6	4.2%
Spain	1.4	1.5	2.2	2.3	18.0%
Germany	5.0	3.0	3.6	1.9	-27.6%
Austria	5.3	3.9	4.3	1.8	-30.2%
France	4.9	2.7	1.6	1.0	-41.1%
Belgium	0.9	1.1	1.6	0.9	0.0%
Bulgaria	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.9	31.0%
Hungary	0.6	0.5	1.2	0.8	10.1%
Greece	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.8	17.0%
Others	8.2	6.7	6.1	7.3	-3.8%
Total	48.5	42.1	53.6	43.5	-3.6%

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

Switzerland (3312.8 tons)
Slovenia (1106.7 tons)
Croatia (1006.5 tons)
United States (796.0 tons)
Germany (714.1 tons)
Romania (586.4 tons)
Austria (565.8 tons)
Spain (354.8 tons)
Bulgaria (254.2 tons)
Belgium (230.0 tons)
Hungary (185.5 tons)
France (181.0 tons)
Greece (180.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films in Italy. 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.

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Prodcom 22214120 - Cellular plates, sheet, film, foil and strip of polymers of styrene

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Italy

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
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6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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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