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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $470 per ton in 2022, increasing by 95% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $740 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 North Macedonia ($995 per ton), while the price for Germany ($366 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+61.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Serbia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $628 per ton in 2021, growing by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 69% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($888 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($232 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -88.6% to 374 tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,097% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps plummeted to $176K in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 848%.

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

1. Croatia (144.8 tons)
2. Belgium (99.5 tons)
3. Greece (63.7 tons)
4. Germany (29.8 tons)
5. Austria (12.0 tons)
6. Slovenia (9.4 tons)
7. North Macedonia (9.1 tons)

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

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -46.1% to 13 tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 600% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 24 tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell markedly to $8K in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,084% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $9.8K, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

1. Hong Kong SAR (6.0 tons)
2. Slovakia (5.3 tons)
3. Slovenia (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform