South Africa - 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 South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Polystyrene in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
- Imports of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in South Africa
- Exports of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in South Africa
Price for Polystyrene in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average polystyrene in primary forms import price amounted to $1,928 per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, polystyrene in primary forms import price increased by +58.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $1,974 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,998 per ton), while the price for Japan ($1,126 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Polystyrene in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
In July 2023, the average polystyrene in primary forms export price amounted to $1,524 per ton, which is down by -21.6% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when the average export price increased by 107% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,859 per ton. From September 2022 to July 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Zambia ($4,208 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($618 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) imported into South Africa fell to 38K tons, which is down by -11.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 42K tons, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms imports declined modestly to $73M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +80.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $73M, leveling off in the following year.
| Import of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 16.2 | 9.6 | 12.8 | 24.5 | 14.8% |
| Brazil | 5.5 | 7.0 | 19.9 | 13.0 | 33.2% |
| China | 4.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 8.0 | 23.0% |
| Belgium | 7.0 | 3.1 | 8.0 | 3.9 | -17.7% |
| France | 1.1 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 47.1% |
| Japan | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 149.3% |
| South Korea | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 10.9% |
| Singapore | 6.0 | 6.7 | 11.6 | 2.9 | -21.5% |
| Thailand | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 10.5% |
| Italy | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.6 | -5.6% |
| Pakistan | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | 1.2 | 300.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.1 | -11.7% |
| Spain | 3.5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 3.2 | 2.4 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 10.4% |
| Total | 54.7 | 40.2 | 73.0 | 72.7 | 9.9% |
Top Suppliers of Polystyrene in Primary Forms to South Africa in 2022:
- Taiwan (Chinese) (13.4K tons)
- Brazil (7.6K tons)
- China (2.7K tons)
- Japan (2.7K tons)
- Belgium (1.9K tons)
- South Korea (1.9K tons)
- France (1.4K tons)
- Thailand (1.4K tons)
- Singapore (1.3K tons)
- Pakistan (0.8K tons)
- Italy (0.6K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (0.5K tons)
Exports of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 1.2K tons of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) were exported from South Africa; surging by 12% on 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 23%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.7K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms exports stood at $2.3M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Export of Polystyrene in Primary Forms in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Zimbabwe | 191 | 653 | 717 | 568 | 43.8% |
| Namibia | 329 | 222 | 316 | 536 | 17.7% |
| Lesotho | 104 | 106 | 116 | 324 | 46.1% |
| Botswana | 564 | 319 | 232 | 259 | -22.8% |
| Zambia | 168 | 116 | 91.4 | 168 | 0.0% |
| Swaziland | 156 | 101 | 87.9 | 137 | -4.2% |
| Mozambique | 19.8 | 37.8 | 132 | 106 | 74.9% |
| Malaysia | 10.1 | 26.8 | 31.3 | 72.8 | 93.2% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 101 | 393 | 26.3 | N/A | -49.0% |
| Others | 78.5 | 66.4 | 514 | 175 | 30.6% |
| Total | 1,722 | 2,041 | 2,264 | 2,345 | 10.8% |
Top Export Markets for Polystyrene in Primary Forms from South Africa in 2022:
- Namibia (266.1 tons)
- Botswana (235.9 tons)
- Zimbabwe (222.6 tons)
- Lesotho (134.4 tons)
- Malaysia (101.3 tons)
- Zambia (64.3 tons)
- Swaziland (58.9 tons)
- Mozambique (57.5 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for polystyrene in primary forms in South Africa. 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:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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- Key market players and their profiles
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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