Poland: Expansible Polystyrene Market 2024

Expansible Polystyrene Market Size in Poland

The Polish expansible polystyrene market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +28.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Expansible Polystyrene Production in Poland

In value terms, expansible polystyrene production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Expansible Polystyrene Exports

Exports from Poland

For the third consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of expansible polystyrene in primary forms, which increased by 20% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +43.8% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, expansible polystyrene exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of expansible polystyrene exports from Poland, with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Austria, the UK, Croatia and Romania, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +121.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for expansible polystyrene exported from Poland were Italy ($X), Lithuania ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, the UK, Slovakia, Croatia and Romania, which together accounted for a further 46%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +136.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 2021, the average expansible polystyrene export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Expansible Polystyrene Imports

Imports into Poland

For the eighth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of expansible polystyrene in primary forms, which increased by 0.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +72.6% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, expansible polystyrene imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of expansible polystyrene imports to Poland, together accounting for 63% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Belgium, Hungary, Finland, Greece, Russia, France and Italy, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +625.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest expansible polystyrene suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Belgium, Hungary, Finland, Greece, Russia, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +623.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average expansible polystyrene import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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