Norway: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Norway

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Norwegian non-cellular polystyrene film market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in Norway

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Non-cellular polystyrene film production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exported from Norway contracted dramatically to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Norway, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Norway, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polystyrene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Norway

After seven years of growth, purchases abroad of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a moderate 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Denmark and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (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 suppliers to Norway were Sweden ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Ireland, Denmark, Egypt, Lithuania, the Netherlands and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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