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 Europe

In 2023, the Europe market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2023, shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped notably to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), Russia (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the major exporters of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, together constituting X% of total exports. The following exporters - Greece (X tons), Serbia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. 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 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Europe

In 2023, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene imported in Europe reduced to X tons, falling by X% on 2022. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. 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 2021 when imports increased by 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 contracted markedly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), followed by Austria (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the key importers of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, together committing X% of total imports. Switzerland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Portugal (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 Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform