Germany: 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 Germany

After two years of growth, the German market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached 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 Germany

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight increase 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. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

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

Exports from Germany

In 2023, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Germany dropped to X tons, waning by X% on 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reduced modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Germany

In 2023, purchases abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Switzerland, Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform