China: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in China

The Chinese non-cellular polystyrene film market fell modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in China

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Non-cellular polystyrene film production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip, when their volume decreased by -6.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +17.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polystyrene film exports from China, together comprising 36% of total exports. Italy, India, Vietnam, the United States, Canada, Poland, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Peru and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +57.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Malaysia ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-cellular polystyrene film exported from China worldwide, with a combined 31% share of total exports. Russia, Vietnam, the United States, Italy, Canada, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, France and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Peru, with a CAGR of +55.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 India (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to China, together accounting for 55% of total imports. Germany, Austria, Canada, the United States and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip to China, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan amounted to +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-1.3% per year) and Austria (+8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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