Scandinavia: 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 Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exported in Scandinavia reduced notably to X tons, declining by -19.2% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented the main exporters of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene in 2022, reaching approx. 46% and 34% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), mixing up a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +5.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene were imported in Scandinavia; waning by -8.2% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons) prevails in styrene structure, together constituting 93% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), constituting a 7.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +4.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of +2.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform