Brazil: 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 Brazil

The Brazilian market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by 14% 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, consumption posted pronounced growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Brazil dropped dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -42.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Brazil, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Argentina (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Paraguay (X kg), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uruguay amounted to +16.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (-25.9% per year) and Paraguay (-27.8% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports from Brazil, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay stood at +14.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+18.9% per year) and Mexico (+62.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, surging by 50% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($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 Venezuela (+30.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, overseas purchases of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by -0.7% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +72.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 75%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films to Brazil, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+122.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+92.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Brazil, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+63.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+35.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+29.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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