Ireland: 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 Ireland

In 2022, the Irish market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. Production of peaked 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 Ireland

Exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Ireland totaled X tons in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 39%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Ireland, with a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt (X tons), with a 3.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at -12.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to -9.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+3.4%).

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

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 530% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 727% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Ireland, together comprising 72% of total imports. The UK, Germany, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +77.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +85.4%, 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

The average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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