Overview of the Global Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

The global market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, global production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports

In 2023, shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell to $X in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), China (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the largest exporters of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Russia (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), the United States (X tons), Greece (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of global exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

Global imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped to X tons in 2023, reducing by X% against 2022. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of global imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), followed by Austria (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the largest importers of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - the United States (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Italy (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of global imports. Austria, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Slovakia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Iraq and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform