France: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene 2024

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

The French market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reduced dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by -37.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in France

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exported from France surged to X tons, growing by 91% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 191%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from France, together accounting for 74% of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +63.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports from France, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +20.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+15.3% per year) and Italy (+22.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, rising by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Belgium (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into France

Imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene into France contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -63.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films supplier to France, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-8.9% per year) and Italy (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to France, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-6.3% per year) and Italy (+2.9% 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, jumping by 90% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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