Ireland: 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 Ireland

In 2023, the Irish market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Ireland

In 2023, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Ireland contracted significantly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, 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 declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. Based on 2023 figures, export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Ireland

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films suppliers to Ireland were the UK ($X), Portugal ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform