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United Kingdom - 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 the UK - 2023

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

In November 2023, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $4,310 per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from November 2022 to November 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2023 figures, import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by +20.4% against September 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 48% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $6,069 per ton. From May 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($6,526 per ton), while the price for China ($2,197 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $5,677 per ton in November 2023, declining by -18.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2023 an increase of 673% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $23,914 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to November 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($99,229 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($2,097 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+221.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene were finally on the rise to reach 10K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene soared to $46M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	15.8	11.3	15.2	14.6	-2.6%
China	2.4	3.0	6.3	6.5	39.4%
Belgium	2.5	2.7	3.7	5.5	30.1%
Poland	2.8	2.7	3.5	4.7	18.8%
Norway	0.6	0.9	1.7	2.3	56.5%
Israel	N/A	N/A	0.4	2.1	425.0%
Portugal	0.6	1.0	1.0	1.7	41.5%
Egypt	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.3	0%
United States	8.3	6.2	1.6	0.9	-52.3%
Others	2.8	3.1	3.5	6.3	31.0%
Total	35.8	30.9	37.0	46.1	8.8%

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

Germany (4.5K tons)
China (1.8K tons)
Belgium (1.2K tons)
Poland (1.1K tons)
Egypt (0.6K tons)
Norway (0.6K tons)
Israel (0.3K tons)
Portugal (0.3K tons)
United States (0.2K tons)

Exports of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene was finally on the rise to reach 1.4K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene declined to $9.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $9.8M, and then reduced in the following year.

Export of Polystyrene Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films in the UK (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Ireland	1,222	1,890	2,637	2,246	22.5%
United States	1,426	1,527	605	1,564	3.1%
Netherlands	359	157	1,025	1,279	52.7%
China	128	835	90.8	875	89.8%
Iceland	1.4	3.0	33.8	420	569.4%
Japan	N/A	12.4	5.0	299	391.0%
Sweden	13.4	165	223	230	158.0%
Germany	1,587	614	550	207	-49.3%
New Zealand	115	85.4	1,891	197	19.7%
France	1,391	1,165	257	172	-50.2%
Czech Republic	107	60.6	317	146	10.9%
Others	2,959	1,502	2,140	1,620	-18.2%
Total	9,309	8,016	9,774	9,255	-0.2%

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

Ireland (357.7 tons)
United States (309.9 tons)
Netherlands (182.5 tons)
Czech Republic (60.8 tons)
Sweden (58.3 tons)
Japan (43.1 tons)
France (34.6 tons)
Iceland (31.7 tons)
New Zealand (31.4 tons)
China (19.1 tons)
Germany (18.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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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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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