Key Market Indicators
Chinese polystyrene import is expected to fall by almost 2% by 2026, compared to 2021's 70 million kilograms. Since 1997, China's demand has increased by 18%. Chinese polystyrene export is forecast to reach 305 million kilograms by 2026, a 1% increase compared to 2021's 281 million kilograms. Since 1997, Chinese supply has risen by 2%. Mexico topped the ranking in 2021 with 281 million kilograms, with China, the Netherlands and France coming in second, third and fourth respectively.