Germany: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Germany

The German non-cellular polystyrene film market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in Germany

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Germany

Non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Germany declined to X tons in 2022, waning by -12.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Germany, accounting for a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland totaled +1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-3.4% per year) and France (+4.8% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-cellular polystyrene film exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 38% of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Bulgaria, the United States and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +13.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 non-cellular polystyrene film export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, non-cellular polystyrene film imports into Germany fell to X tons, which is down by -10.2% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to Germany, together accounting for 46% of total imports. Turkey, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Japan, Denmark, Spain, Ireland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +34.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to Germany were Austria ($X), France ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 48% of total imports. Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Ireland, Portugal and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +43.5%, 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

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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