Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Austria - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Austria (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Austria (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Austria
4. Exports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Austria

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Austria (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $563 per ton, dropping by -7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $638 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($2,601 per ton), while the price for France ($208 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Austria (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $822 per ton in November 2023, surging by 2% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 28% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1,163 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 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 Switzerland ($7,119 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($68.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Austria

In 2022, approx. 16K tons of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were imported into Austria; with a decrease of -2.3% compared with 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +54.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 16K tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps dropped to $9M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +36.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $9.9M, and then fell in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Austria in 2022:

1. Germany (6.6K tons)
2. United Kingdom (3.6K tons)
3. France (1.1K tons)
4. Czech Republic (1.0K tons)
5. Poland (0.7K tons)
6. Slovenia (0.6K tons)
7. Netherlands (0.5K tons)
8. Italy (0.3K tons)
9. Croatia (0.2K tons)

Exports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Austria

In 2022, the amount of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps exported from Austria shrank to 5.5K tons, dropping by -11.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps totaled $4.8M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Austria in 2022:

1. Germany (3320.1 tons)
2. Italy (1097.7 tons)
3. Czech Republic (246.4 tons)
4. Poland (237.2 tons)
5. Slovakia (180.3 tons)
6. Croatia (133.1 tons)
7. Hungary (18.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform