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Polystyrene in primary forms market

Polystyrene in primary forms market: get access to the most recent datasets empowered by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Datasets provide consumption, market prices, trade, imports, production, exports, market size, and companies. Here is a breakdown by country, including Russia, the U.K., the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, EU, China, and the U.S. Market trends and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the reports.

Polystyrene in Primary Forms - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	United States
3	India
4	Brazil
5	Japan

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by India.

In China, the polystyrene in primary forms market increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-11.8% per year) and India (-6.2% per year).

Polystyrene In Primary Forms Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Malaysia	1153	1020	780	-17.8%
Thailand	1404	1115	794	-24.8%
Iran	1404	1068	898	-20.0%
South Korea	1341	1428	927	-16.9%
Japan	1315	1121	998	-12.9%
Saudi Arabia	1469	1202	1010	-17.1%
Singapore	1531	1245	1037	-17.7%
Belgium	1609	1278	1059	-18.9%
Germany	1935	1209	1070	-25.6%
France	1620	1346	1113	-17.1%
Hong Kong SAR	1537	1306	1195	-11.8%
Italy	1599	1350	1199	-13.4%
United States	2866	2335	1414	-29.8%
Average	1568	1324	1066	-17.5%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,414 per ton), while Malaysia ($780 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Mexico	1611	1571	1407	-6.5%
United States	1652	1528	1259	-12.7%
Canada	1563	1404	1239	-11.0%
Poland	1647	1353	1175	-15.5%
Hong Kong SAR	1534	1288	1172	-12.6%
Vietnam	1638	1308	1150	-16.2%
Spain	1480	1467	1121	-13.0%
France	1629	1391	1120	-17.1%
Germany	1587	1318	1118	-16.1%
Turkey	1580	1314	1084	-17.2%
Italy	1497	1247	1055	-16.1%
China	1413	1207	1042	-14.1%
Malaysia	1312	977	667	-28.7%
Average	1534	1299	1100	-15.3%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($1,407 per ton), while Malaysia ($667 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Polystyrene in Primary Forms - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	1.5	1.5	1.4	-4.0%
Germany	0.4	0.3	0.2	-19.0%
Malaysia	0.1	0.09	0.2	6.7%
Italy	0.3	0.2	0.2	-27.6%
Vietnam	0.2	0.1	0.1	-8.4%

In value terms, China ($1.4B) constitutes the largest market for imported polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) worldwide, comprising 32% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($233M), with a 5.3% share of global imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 3.5% share.

In China, polystyrene in primary forms imports declined by an average annual rate of -4.0% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-19.0% per year) and Malaysia (+6.7% per year).

Polystyrene in Primary Forms - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Belgium	0.1	0.1	0.4	64.7%
France	0.5	0.4	0.4	-12.9%
Hong Kong SAR	0.3	0.3	0.3	-0.7%
Singapore	0.4	0.3	0.2	-22.5%
United States	0.3	0.2	0.2	-11.6%

In value terms, the largest polystyrene in primary forms supplying countries worldwide were Belgium ($388M), France ($363M) and Hong Kong SAR ($342M), together comprising 31% of global exports. These countries were followed by Singapore, the United States, Malaysia, Italy, South Korea, Germany, Japan, Iran, Thailand and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Iran (+84.2% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polystyrene in Primary Forms - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for polystyrene in primary forms worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Polystyrene in Primary Forms - Top Companies

The Dow Chemical Company, AVC HOLDINGS PTY LTD, AUSTRALIAN VINYLS CORPORATION PTY LTD, MB Barter (usa) Inc, SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED, HARVEYS COMPOSITES (PTY) LTD, PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED, NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Hengyi Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Eastman Chemical Company, Huntsman International LLC, Huntsman Corporation, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Celanese Americas LLC, Covestro Deutschland AG, FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Celanese Holdings LLC, Celanese Chemicals Inc., HITACHI CHEMICAL COMPANY, LTD.

Polystyrene in Primary Forms - Product Coverage

HS 390319 - Styrene polymers; (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for polystyrene in primary forms. 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 20162039 - Polystyrene, in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024