Slovakia: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak non-cellular polystyrene film market decreased by -8.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, posted a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in Slovakia

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 970% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Slovakia dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -2.1% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 53%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Slovakia, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+22.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (-19.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Slovakia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+24.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (-20.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Austria (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip imported into Slovakia fell to X tons, waning by -12.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 62%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to Slovakia, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

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 +35.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to Slovakia were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +33.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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