Czech Republic: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech non-cellular polystyrene film market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production dropped notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 141%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Non-cellular polystyrene film exports from the Czech Republic reduced sharply to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -20.1% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polystyrene film exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 41% of total exports. The UK, Italy, France, Lithuania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belgium, Spain, Bulgaria and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +16.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular polystyrene film exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 41% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +21.9%, 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

The average non-cellular polystyrene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 France (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported into the Czech Republic; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +11.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 53%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 +24.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Portugal, Poland, Turkey, Lithuania and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +158.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Portugal ($X) were the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Turkey, Italy, Poland, Lithuania and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +131.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polystyrene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-cellular polystyrene film import price increased by +48.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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