Israel: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Israel

The Israeli non-cellular polystyrene film market rose notably to $X in 2022, growing by 9.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded prominent growth. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in Israel

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 88%. Non-cellular polystyrene film production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Israel

Non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Israel fell to X tons in 2022, which is down by -9.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Israel, with a combined 52% share of total exports. The UK, Mexico, Italy, Mauritius, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +29.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Germany ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the largest markets for non-cellular polystyrene film exported from Israel worldwide, with a combined 52% share of total exports. The UK, Mexico, Italy, Mauritius, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +37.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 non-cellular polystyrene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-cellular polystyrene film export price increased by +31.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 66%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Vietnam ($X per ton) and Mauritius ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Israel

For the fourth consecutive year, Israel recorded growth in overseas purchases of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by 5% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 +26.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +39.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to Israel, together accounting for 50% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +58.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to Israel were Spain ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +62.6%, 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

The average non-cellular polystyrene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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