Eastern Europe: 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 Eastern Europe

For the eighth year in a row, the East European market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene declined remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X tons) was the main exporter of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, achieving X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Hungary (X%), Romania (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Lithuania (X%). Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

In Poland, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene imported in Eastern Europe expanded notably to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the major importers of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, together mixing up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Hungary, Lithuania and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform