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

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

In 2021, the EU polystyrene in primary forms market increased by 15% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Exports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) were exported in the European Union; surging by 6.3% compared with 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main exporters of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) in 2021, accounting for near 31% and 26% of total exports, respectively. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Germany (11%) and Hungary (5%). Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Hungary, Poland and Spain, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +4.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 56% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 7.7%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main importers of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) in the European Union, together making up 36% of total imports. Spain (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.8% share, followed by Poland (7.3%), France (5.7%), Belgium (5.5%), Portugal (5.2%) and Austria (4.8%). Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Finland (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 44% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +8.0%, recorded 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 import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 56% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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