Ukraine: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian non-cellular polystyrene film market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, falling by -25.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in Ukraine

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip increased by 212% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a sharp shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Ukraine, with a combined 60% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +1,133.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular polystyrene film exported from Ukraine were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Croatia ($X), together comprising 54% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +2,072.8%, 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

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 109% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Turkey (+344.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Ukraine

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -54.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to Ukraine, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Germany, Turkey, Belarus, Russia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +27.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to Ukraine, with a combined 61% share of total imports. China, Turkey, Belarus, Russia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +28.6%, 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 non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-cellular polystyrene film import price increased by +31.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 32%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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