Germany: 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 Germany

In 2022, the German market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by 7.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +40.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Germany

Exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Germany reduced slightly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -4.4% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Germany, together accounting for 44% of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Norway and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films exported from Germany were France ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 44% share of total exports. Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, the UK, the Czech Republic, the United States and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +16.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the United States (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, when their volume decreased by -5.5% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, posted slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +66.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Germany, with a combined 70% share of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Italy and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films suppliers to Germany, together comprising 73% of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Italy and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

France, with a CAGR of +10.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 23%. 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.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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