Switzerland: 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 Switzerland

The Swiss market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene rose remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Switzerland

In 2023, shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene shrank markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2023, the average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Italy (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 Switzerland

Imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene into Switzerland expanded modestly to X tons in 2023, increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell modestly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. France and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. France and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform