Ireland: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Irish non-cellular polystyrene film market, when its value decreased by -57.1% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in Ireland

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 125%. Non-cellular polystyrene film production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Ireland

Non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Ireland totaled X tons in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 423% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 376% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Ireland, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +412.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and France (0.0% per year).

It was followed by France, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +416.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and France (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polystyrene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 New Zealand (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 109%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polystyrene film to Ireland, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled +29.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+190.4% per year) and Germany (+60.2% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +128.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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