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Blog - Polystyrene, In Primary Forms

Thailand's November 2023 Polystyrene Imports Surge to $9.6M
Thailand's November 2023 Polystyrene Imports Surge to $9.6M
Jan 16, 2024
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Polystyrene imports experienced the most rapid growth in May 2023 with a month-on-month increase of 16%. In terms of value, imports reached a total of $9.6M in November 2023.
Top Import Markets for Polystyrene
Top Import Markets for Polystyrene
Dec 8, 2023
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Explore the world's best import markets for polystyrene with key statistics and data. Discover the leading countries and their import values of polystyrene. Gain insights from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.
Japan's Polystyrene Exports Plummet to $12M in July 2023
Japan's Polystyrene Exports Plummet to $12M in July 2023
Nov 22, 2023
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In February 2023, Polystyrene exports experienced the highest growth rate, with a month-to-month increase of 46%. However, in July 2023, the value of Polystyrene exports saw a contraction, declining to $12M.
Price of Polystyrene Drops to $1,762 per Ton in Mexico
Price of Polystyrene Drops to $1,762 per Ton in Mexico
Oct 7, 2023
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In June 2023, the price of Polystyrene was $1,762 per ton (CIF, Mexico), decreasing by -3.3% compared to the previous month.
Italy's Polystyrene Price Decreases Slightly to $1,808/Ton
Italy's Polystyrene Price Decreases Slightly to $1,808/Ton
Sep 2, 2023
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In May 2023, the price of Polystyrene stood at $1,808 per ton (CIF, Italy), experiencing a decrease of -2% compared to the previous month.
Polystyrene Price in Hong Kong Soars 11%, Averaging $1,260 per Ton
Polystyrene Price in Hong Kong Soars 11%, Averaging $1,260 per Ton
Jul 3, 2023
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In March 2023, the polystyrene price stood at $1,260 per ton (FOB, Hong Kong), increasing by 11% against the previous month.
Polystyrene Price in UK Declines Slightly to $2,567 per Ton
Polystyrene Price in UK Declines Slightly to $2,567 per Ton
Jun 2, 2023
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In February 2023, the polystyrene price stood at $2,567 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), shrinking by -4.3% against the previous month.
Poland's Polystyrene Prices Fall 5%, Now Costing $2,049 per Ton
Poland's Polystyrene Prices Fall 5%, Now Costing $2,049 per Ton
Apr 13, 2023
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In December 2022, the price of polystyrene per ton (CIF Poland) decreased 4.9% to $2,049 compared to the previous month.
Polystyrene Price in France Slips 14% to $2,453 per Ton After Growing in Q2
Polystyrene Price in France Slips 14% to $2,453 per Ton After Growing in Q2
Nov 23, 2022
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In August 2022, the polystyrene price amounted to $2,453 per ton (FOB, France), waning by -13.6% against the previous month.
EU Polystyrene Imports Skyrocket to $4.8B
EU Polystyrene Imports Skyrocket to $4.8B
May 13, 2022
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EU polystyrene imports spiked from $2.2B in 2020 to $2.4B in 2021. In physical terms, supplies rose from 2.2M tons to 2.6M tons.
China’s Polystyrene Production Expansion to Be Delayed Amid Energy Crisis
China’s Polystyrene Production Expansion to Be Delayed Amid Energy Crisis
Oct 8, 2021
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In 2021-2022, China plans to add a new production capacity for styrene and polystyrenes. This could turn China from the world’s largest importer of those products into an exporter. Completion may be delayed due to electricity disruptions caused by increasing energy prices and regulations to reduce CO2 emissions. Despite the ban on single-use packaging, consumption of polystyrene in China will steadfastly grow, driven by a high demand for plastics in the construction, automotive and other industries.
Which Country Imports the Most Polystyrene in the World?
Which Country Imports the Most Polystyrene in the World?
May 28, 2018
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In 2016, the amount of polystyrene imported worldwide amounted to X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, polystyrene imports continue to indicate a relatively flat tren...
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