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

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

After three years of decline, the French polystyrene in primary forms market increased by 28% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Polystyrene in primary forms consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) in France

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 38%. Polystyrene in primary forms production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Exports from France

Polystyrene in primary forms exports from France expanded slightly to X tons in 2021, rising by 4.9% against 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of polystyrene in primary forms exports from France, together accounting for 38% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Belgium, the UK, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Morocco, Algeria and Finland, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +45.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for polystyrene in primary forms exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 37% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Belgium, the UK, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Morocco, Algeria and Finland, which together accounted for a further 46%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +47.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polystyrene in primary forms export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) imported into France fell rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -26.9% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of polystyrene in primary forms imports to France, with a combined 79% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Greece, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest polystyrene in primary forms suppliers to France were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 79% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +7.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polystyrene in primary forms import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 56% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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