Italy - Polystyrene, In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingItaly's Polystyrene Imports Fall by 32% to $514 Million in 2023
Italy Polystyrene Imports
After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of polystyrene decreased by -16.8% to 284K tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 341K tons in 2022, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.
In value terms, polystyrene imports shrank rapidly to $514M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 105% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $761M in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Polystyrene in Italy (million USD) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Germany | 97.2 | 86.1 | 98.3 | 113 | 99.6 | 83.6 | 172 | 181 | 125 |
| Belgium | 52.0 | 61.5 | 65.9 | 78.3 | 61.7 | 41.7 | 80.3 | 83.7 | 52.9 |
| France | 77.9 | 73.5 | 93.2 | 105 | 67.8 | 50.3 | 84.4 | 96.6 | 46.5 |
| Netherlands | 19.9 | 20.3 | 28.6 | 35.3 | 23.5 | 24.8 | 56.6 | 54.0 | 42.0 |
| Austria | 17.1 | 17.4 | 22.9 | 25.3 | 15.0 | 14.5 | 41.8 | 50.6 | 41.1 |
| Greece | 11.9 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 10.9 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 20.8 | 31.2 | 29.2 |
| Poland | 6.8 | 9.2 | 11.1 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 22.0 | 26.6 | 28.5 |
| Hungary | 14.2 | 29.3 | 23.4 | 30.1 | 16.3 | 14.5 | 29.0 | 37.4 | 19.0 |
| Spain | 11.0 | 13.6 | 21.9 | 21.8 | 18.1 | 12.0 | 14.7 | 13.8 | 11.7 |
| Others | 68.3 | 82.8 | 70.7 | 62.5 | 74.4 | 52.3 | 112 | 186 | 118 |
| Total | 376 | 402 | 444 | 488 | 392 | 309 | 634 | 761 | 514 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Germany (63K tons) constituted the largest supplier of polystyrene to Italy, with a 22% share of total imports. Moreover, polystyrene imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (31K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (27K tons), with a 9.5% share.
From 2015 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-2.7% per year) and France (-8.8% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($125M) constituted the largest supplier of polystyrene to Italy, comprising 24% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($53M), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9% share.
From 2015 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.2% per year) and France (-6.2% per year).
Imports by Type
Expansible polystyrene in primary forms (154K tons) and polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) (129K tons) were the main products of polystyrene imports to Italy.
From 2015 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by expansible polystyrene in primary forms (with a CAGR of +5.2%).
In value terms, polystyrene with the largest imports in Italy were expansible polystyrene in primary forms ($307M) and polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) ($207M).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the polystyrene price stood at $1,813 per ton (CIF, Italy), waning by -18.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2015 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 68%. The import price peaked at $2,230 per ton in 2022, and then dropped notably in the following year.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Poland ($2,144 per ton) and Austria ($2,025 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($1,555 per ton) and Spain ($1,685 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2015 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polystyrene market in Italy. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20162035 - Expansible polystyrene, in primary forms
- Prodcom 20162039 - Polystyrene, in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene)
Country coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
