Austria: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Austria

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Austrian non-cellular polystyrene film market, when its value increased by 36% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in Austria

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, exports of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip from Austria reduced notably to X tons, which is down by -15.3% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 2016 when exports increased by 18%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Austria, together comprising 36% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Austria, comprising 19% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+5.7% per year) and Sweden (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polystyrene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Poland (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported into Austria; falling by -18.6% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polystyrene film to Austria, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Italy (+10.1% per year) and Turkey (+4.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip to Austria, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+6.6% per year) and Italy (+8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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