Northern America: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Northern America

The North American non-cellular polystyrene film market declined slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in Northern America

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exported in Northern America shrank to X tons, which is down by X% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, 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%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States represented the major exporter of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip in Northern America, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polystyrene film supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the United States, non-cellular polystyrene film exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%).

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, non-cellular polystyrene film imports in Northern America dropped to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports totaled $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main importer of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip in Northern America, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing 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 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

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