Eastern Europe: 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 Eastern Europe

The East European market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reached $X in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded resilient growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene declined remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Hungary (X%), Romania (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Lithuania (X%). Bulgaria (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene imported in Eastern Europe rose sharply to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the key importers of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, together constituting X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Hungary, Lithuania and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, 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 import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform