Czech Republic: 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 the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by 46% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption saw resilient growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 158%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene were exported from the Czech Republic; reducing by -27.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from the Czech Republic, together comprising 83% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, which accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +49.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together accounting for 77% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, which accounted for a further 18%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +56.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by +51.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 32%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 (+5.3%), 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 the Czech Republic

In 2022, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene into the Czech Republic reduced slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -2.7% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 19%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +34.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Poland, Slovakia, Belarus, Russia, Hungary and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +93.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to the Czech Republic, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+10.4% per year) and Poland (+4.6% 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, increasing by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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