EU: 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 the EU

In 2022, the EU market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in the EU

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports in the EU

Exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene rose modestly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons) and France (X tons) were the major exporters of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, together mixing up X% of total exports. Romania (X tons), Greece (X tons), Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), France (X%), Lithuania (X%), Greece (X%), Hungary (X%), Slovenia (X%), Poland (X%), Austria (X%), Belgium (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.) and Greece (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium, Germany and Italy saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Germany, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 the EU

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene imported in the European Union reduced to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Croatia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Sweden (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Italy, 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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

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