Key Market Indicators
Japan was ranked 6th in 2021, with Saudi Arabia taking the lead with 9,587,300 Kilograms. China, the Netherlands and France respectively came in numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Japan's polystyrene exports are predicted to drop by 1.8% each year on average, from 12.4 million kilograms in 2021 to 12.4 million kilograms in 2026. Since 1993, Japanese supply has grown by 6.8% annually. In 2021, Japan was the 21st biggest exporter, with Saudi Arabia at the top with 13.6 million kilograms. China, the Netherlands and France followed in the rankings. Meanwhile, Japan's polystyrene imports are expected to decrease 2.4% each year on average, from 9.6 million kilograms in 2021 to 8.4 million kilograms by 2026. Since 1993, Japanese demand has decreased by 6% each year. In 2021, Japan was the 6th largest importer, with Saudi Arabia leading the way with 9.6 million kilograms. China, the Netherlands, and France followed in the rankings.