EU: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU non-cellular polystyrene film market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in the EU

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main exporters of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip, together achieving X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip imported in the European Union contracted to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) represented the main importers of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polystyrene film importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium, Romania, Hungary, Denmark and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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