Poland: Market for Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) 2025

Market Size for Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) in Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Polish polystyrene in primary forms market, when its value increased by 33% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Polystyrene in primary forms consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene) in Poland

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Exports from Poland

For the fourth year in a row, Poland recorded growth in overseas shipments of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene), which increased by 16% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +106.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 29%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) was the main destination for polystyrene in primary forms exports from Poland, accounting for a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, polystyrene in primary forms exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Malaysia amounted to +237.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+0.2% per year) and Germany (+19.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for polystyrene in primary forms exported from Poland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 50% of total exports. Malaysia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania, the UK, Finland, Slovakia, Sweden and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Among the main countries of destination, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +144.7%, recorded 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 polystyrene in primary forms export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polystyrene In Primary Forms (Excluding Expansible Polystyrene)

Imports into Poland

In 2021, the amount of polystyrene in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene) imported into Poland was estimated at X tons, increasing by 11% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 17%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polystyrene in primary forms imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of polystyrene in primary forms imports to Poland, together accounting for 46% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +36.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polystyrene in primary forms suppliers to Poland were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 49% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +37.3%, 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 polystyrene in primary forms import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 60% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) and Germany ($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 Czech Republic (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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