Czech Republic: Market for Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) 2025

Market Size for Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) in the Czech Republic

The Czech polystyrene in primary forms market fell slightly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) in the Czech Republic

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 21%. Polystyrene in primary forms production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, polystyrene in primary forms exports from the Czech Republic declined to X tons, dropping by -13.7% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +36.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for polystyrene in primary forms exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, polystyrene in primary forms exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+0.3% per year) and Austria (+28.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+2.2% per year) and Italy (-2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average polystyrene in primary forms export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 34% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, the amount of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) imported into the Czech Republic fell to X tons, reducing by -11.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of polystyrene in primary forms imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Austria, Japan, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Pakistan and France, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +58.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest polystyrene in primary forms suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Poland, Japan, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Romania, Pakistan and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +41.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average polystyrene in primary forms import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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