Belgium - Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Price for Polystyrene in Primary Forms in Belgium (FOB) - 2023
- Price for Polystyrene in Primary Forms in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
- Exports of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in Belgium
- Imports of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in Belgium
Price for Polystyrene in Primary Forms in Belgium (FOB) - 2023
In June 2023, the average polystyrene in primary forms export price amounted to $1,671 per ton, falling by -5.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 6.3% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $2,425 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to June 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In June 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Spain ($1,880 per ton) and the UK ($1,816 per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($1,476 per ton) and the Netherlands ($1,514 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (-2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Price for Polystyrene in Primary Forms in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
In June 2023, the average polystyrene in primary forms import price amounted to $1,912 per ton, surging by 6.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 an increase of 12% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,125 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($3,416 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,010 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in Belgium
After three years of growth, shipments abroad of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) decreased by -77.6% to 90K tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 257% against the previous year.
In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms exports declined dramatically to $180M in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 195%.
| Export of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in Belgium (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 72.1 | 148 | 284 | 85.9 | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 7.9 | 110 | 103 | 23.8 | 44.4% |
| United Kingdom | 3.1 | 6.1 | 65.0 | 16.4 | 74.2% |
| Austria | 3.8 | 9.9 | 31.7 | 8.8 | 32.3% |
| France | 5.5 | 8.5 | 12.9 | 6.2 | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | 4.2 | 11.5 | 26.3 | 5.4 | 8.7% |
| Italy | 3.1 | 10.7 | 11.4 | 4.3 | 11.5% |
| Spain | 0.8 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 69.6% |
| Morocco | 1.4 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 37.0% |
| China | 2.5 | 8.2 | 15.8 | 3.4 | 10.8% |
| Russia | 10.1 | 21.7 | 66.2 | 2.3 | -38.9% |
| Egypt | 2.2 | 7.2 | 12.0 | 1.2 | -18.3% |
| Others | 15.0 | 37.2 | 67.2 | 14.7 | -0.7% |
| Total | 132 | 388 | 706 | 180 | 10.9% |
Top Export Markets for Polystyrene in Primary Forms from Belgium in 2022:
- Germany (41.1K tons)
- Turkey (12.3K tons)
- United Kingdom (8.3K tons)
- Austria (4.4K tons)
- Netherlands (4.2K tons)
- France (3.4K tons)
- Italy (2.4K tons)
- Spain (1.9K tons)
- Morocco (1.8K tons)
- China (1.7K tons)
- Russia (1.2K tons)
- Egypt (0.6K tons)
Imports of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in Belgium
After three years of growth, overseas purchases of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) decreased by -24% to 42K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year.
In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms imports contracted markedly to $80M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 83%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $98M, and then contracted notably in the following year.
| Import of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in Belgium (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| France | 9.2 | 11.3 | 32.7 | 29.3 | 47.1% |
| Germany | 19.1 | 16.0 | 36.0 | 20.4 | 2.2% |
| Italy | 7.4 | 9.0 | 6.6 | 6.9 | -2.3% |
| Netherlands | 8.3 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -6.9% |
| Spain | N/A | 1.1 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 97.7% |
| Czech Republic | N/A | 0.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 312.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0.6 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 60.9% |
| Hungary | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.0 | -14.5% |
| Others | 2.0 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 4.4 | 30.1% |
| Total | 49.8 | 53.8 | 98.1 | 79.9 | 17.1% |
Top Suppliers of Polystyrene in Primary Forms to Belgium in 2022:
- France (14.9K tons)
- Germany (9.6K tons)
- Spain (4.6K tons)
- Netherlands (3.8K tons)
- Italy (2.6K tons)
- United Kingdom (2.0K tons)
- Czech Republic (1.6K tons)
- Hungary (0.8K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for polystyrene in primary forms 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 20162039 - Polystyrene, in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene)
Country coverage:
- Belgium
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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