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Price for Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia - 2022

Price for Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022
Price for Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022
Imports of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia
Exports of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia

Price for Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $2,522 per ton in 2022, dropping by -30.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,618 per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to +1.3% per year.

Price for Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $2,250 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,029 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($3,257 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($2,227 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene imported into Saudi Arabia soared to 4.1K tons, picking up by 36% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 5.2K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene shrank to $10M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.5% 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 +66.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 57%.

Import of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Kuwait	5.0	8.3	10.1	10.0	26.0%
China	0.9	N/A	0.4	N/A	-33.3%
Turkey	N/A	1.0	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.0%
Total	6.2	9.8	10.9	10.4	18.8%

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

Kuwait (3.9K tons)

Exports of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, when their volume decreased by -39.5% to 1.6K tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 375%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.6K tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped dramatically to $3.6M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 346%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $5.8M, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Export of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in Saudi Arabia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Kuwait	64.4	9.3	4,951	3,162	266.2%
Bahrain	160	711	497	318	25.7%
Jordan	20.3	71.1	128	82.0	59.3%
Nigeria	N/A	N/A	157	N/A	0%
Egypt	N/A	242	39.6	N/A	-83.6%
Others	81.2	275	66.5	11.6	-47.7%
Total	326	1,308	5,839	3,574	122.1%

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

Kuwait (1419.9 tons)
Bahrain (131.8 tons)
Jordan (25.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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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. 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. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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