Australia: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Australia

The Australian non-cellular polystyrene film market contracted to $X in 2022, declining by -4.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -10.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exported from Australia shrank slightly to X tons, declining by -1.6% against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 17%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Australia, with a combined 90% share of total exports. Thailand, South Korea and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +35.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Australia, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (+2.0% per year) and Vietnam (+14.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polystyrene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Australia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polystyrene film to Australia, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-11.7% per year) and Belgium (-3.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip to Australia, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+6.7% per year) and Austria (+6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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