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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $918 per ton in November 2023, picking up by 15% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable expansion from November 2022 to November 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.5% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2023 figures, export price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps increased by +14.6% against October 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 124% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,352 per ton. From January 2023 to November 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($1,151 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($571 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 Poland (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $392 per ton in 2022, rising by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 144% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $465 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Croatia ($452 per ton), while the price for Austria ($93 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+68.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, exports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Slovenia amounted to 2.7K tons, with an increase of 10% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 258% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $3M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Italy (721.4 tons)
2. Bulgaria (663.5 tons)
3. Austria (515.4 tons)
4. Germany (322.8 tons)
5. Malaysia (321.1 tons)
6. Spain (102.4 tons)

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

In 2022, purchases abroad of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps was finally on the rise to reach 60 tons after two years of decline. In general, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $24K in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Croatia (27.7 tons)
2. Italy (26.0 tons)
3. Austria (6.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform