Netherlands: 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 the Netherlands

The Dutch market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reached $X in 2022, rising by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from the Netherlands declined notably to X tons, which is down by -27.9% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 61%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from the Netherlands, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-18.6% per year) and the UK (+38.4% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports from the Netherlands, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at +3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-9.7% per year) and the UK (+50.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by +35.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 27%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Germany (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene into the Netherlands expanded significantly to X tons, rising by 6.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to the Netherlands, together comprising 84% of total imports. Poland, Greece, China, Portugal and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +60.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports. Poland, Greece, China, Portugal and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +54.1%, saw 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 import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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