Finland: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Finland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Finnish non-cellular polystyrene film market, when its value decreased by -9.3% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in Finland

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 269%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip, when their volume increased by 19% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 755%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 487%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Finland, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film exports to Estonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Estonia stood at +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-7.6% per year) and Poland (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, Estonia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Finland, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Estonia amounted to +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+0.9% per year) and Poland (-5.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polystyrene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 export price increased by +90.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Russia (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip, when their volume decreased by -24.3% to X tons. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to Finland, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +483.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to Finland were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Ireland ($X), together comprising 62% of total imports. Portugal, Taiwan (Chinese), the Czech Republic, China, Poland, Belgium, Italy, Sweden and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +482.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 24%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :