Ethiopia: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene 2025

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene contracted markedly to $X in 2022, reducing by -45.9% 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). In general, consumption, however, posted a significant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exported from Ethiopia was estimated at X kg, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a prominent expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X kg) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ireland.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to 0.0% per year.

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

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene imported into Ethiopia shrank remarkably to X tons, which is down by -45.5% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 1,004% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,195%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Ethiopia, together comprising 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +84.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Ethiopia, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +50.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+72.7% per year) and India (+78.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform