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

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

The German polystyrene in primary forms market fell to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. Polystyrene in primary forms consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 109%. Polystyrene in primary forms production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) increased by 1.4% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 49%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of polystyrene in primary forms exports from Germany, together comprising 41% of total exports. Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Hungary, France, Spain, Poland, Finland, Norway and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest markets for polystyrene in primary forms exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 38% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +12.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average polystyrene in primary forms export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+1.4%), 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 Germany

In 2021, polystyrene in primary forms imports into Germany contracted slightly to X tons, dropping by -3.9% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of polystyrene in primary forms imports to Germany, together accounting for 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) to Germany, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-2.0% per year) and Italy (+8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polystyrene in primary forms import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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