Ethiopia: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian non-cellular polystyrene film market contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by -17.3% 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). Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2020, the amount of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exported from Ethiopia skyrocketed to X kg, increasing by 85% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 576% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 227% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X kg) was the main destination for non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria was relatively modest.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Ethiopia.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polystyrene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, which is down by -8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a sharp reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2018 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to 0.0% per year.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

Non-cellular polystyrene film imports into Ethiopia amounted to X tons in 2022, surging by 4.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 306% 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 reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 165% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), China (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to Ethiopia, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +160.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to Ethiopia were South Africa ($X), Kenya ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 72% of total imports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +167.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -30.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 70% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced sharply 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform