Australia and Oceania: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene 2024

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

The market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene in Australia and Oceania dropped slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by -53% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 261% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 126%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) represented the major exporter of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, mixing up 64% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), generating a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +29.9%).

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled +24.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 77% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.0%).

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

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene were imported in Australia and Oceania; with a decrease of -13.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene totaled $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +75.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Australia was the key importer of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 78% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), achieving a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films imports into Australia stood at -2.4%. At the same time, New Zealand (+8.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of New Zealand (+12 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-12.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene in Australia and Oceania, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +5.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+8.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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