Key Market Indicators
Egyptian polystyrene import is expected to increase by 3% year on year over the next five years, reaching 37 million kilograms by 2026. Since 1999, demand has risen 14% annually. In 2018, Egypt exported 24,630 kilograms of polystyrene, a decline of 99% from the 1.8 million kilograms exported in 2017. Since 2000, supplies have decreased by 79% year on year. Egypt was the 54th largest exporter in 2018, with Colombia coming in at number one with 24,630 kilograms. China, the Netherlands and France were the next three largest exporters.