Ireland: 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 Ireland

The Irish market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable 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 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Ireland

For the third year in a row, Ireland recorded decline in overseas shipments of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%).

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

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films supplier to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), sixfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films suppliers to Ireland were Portugal ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Germany, Italy and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Norway, with a CAGR of X.8%, 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

The average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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