Netherlands: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch non-cellular polystyrene film market, when its value decreased by -6.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 3.7%. Non-cellular polystyrene film production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the fourth consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded decline in overseas shipments of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip, which decreased by -1.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 56%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polystyrene film exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 77% share of total exports. Poland, Denmark, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular polystyrene film exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports. Poland, the UK, Denmark and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -23% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +63.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 70% of total imports. Hungary, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Italy, Poland, Ireland, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +89.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports. Hungary, Luxembourg, Italy, France, Spain, Ireland, Poland, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +72.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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