Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland
4. Exports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $1,694 per ton, falling by -37.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $4,288 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,454 per ton), while the price for the UK stood at $1,689 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-6.6%).

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $392 per ton, surging by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $785 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($692 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK stood at $272 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+46.6%).

Imports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland

In 2022, the amount of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps imported into Ireland soared to 186 tons, surging by 150% against 2021. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 240,116% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $315K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 238,831%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Ireland in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (184.8 tons)
2. United States (0.2 tons)

Exports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -74.4% to 53 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 629% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 571 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps shrank notably to $21K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 635%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $130K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Ireland in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (37.8 tons)
2. Netherlands (15.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform