Poland: 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 Poland

In 2022, the Polish market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by 15% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by 6.9% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +80.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Poland, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sevenfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+56.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+11.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports from Poland, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+53.2% per year) and France (+39.0% per year).

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, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum 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 Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+7.1%), 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 Poland

Imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene into Poland plummeted to X tons in 2022, reducing by -30.5% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Poland, with a combined 65% share of total imports. China, Russia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +132.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Romania ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together accounting for 63% of total imports. China, Belgium, Austria, Russia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +121.2%, saw 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

In 2022, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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