Key Market Indicators
Dominican Polystyrene demand is set to fall 2.3% year on year on average over the next five years, reaching 3.1 million kilograms in 2026. Since 2007, Dominican demand for polystyrene has dropped by an average of 1.5% year on year. In 2017, the country's exports of the material reached just over 30,000 kilograms, a major decrease compared to the 58,000 kilograms exported in 2016. Looking ahead to 2026, Dominican polystyrene demand is expected to total around 3.1 million kilograms, representing a 2.3% decrease from the 3.5 million kilograms imported in 2021.