Benelux: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene 2024

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Benelux

The Benelux market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Benelux

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reduced slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Exports in Benelux

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene contracted to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) was the largest exporter of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), generating an X% share of total exports.

Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene. The Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reduced to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main importers of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene in 2023, recording near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform