Poland: Market for Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) 2024

Market Size for Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) in Poland

In 2022, the Polish polystyrene in primary forms market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) in Poland

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

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Exports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, total exports 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of polystyrene in primary forms exports from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest markets for polystyrene in primary forms exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Finland, Malaysia, the UK, Romania, the Czech Republic, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average polystyrene in primary forms export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 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 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) were imported into Poland; increasing by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of polystyrene in primary forms imports to Poland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, France, the Czech Republic, South Korea and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Hungary ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest polystyrene in primary forms suppliers to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France, the Czech Republic, South Korea and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average polystyrene in primary forms import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild expansion 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, polystyrene in primary forms import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform