Key Market Indicators
Thailand was the 14th biggest importer in 2021, behind Kuwait and China. The Netherlands, France and United States respectively were numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Thai polystyrene exports are projected to reach 27 million kilograms by 2026, up from 25 million kilograms in 2021 – a 1.4% annual growth rate on average. Since 1994, Thai exports have increased by an average of 1.8% year-on-year. In 2021, the country ranked 17th in the world, being overtaken by Kuwait. China, the Netherlands and France were the top three exporters in the same year. Thai polystyrene imports are expected to hit 30 million kilograms by 2026, up from 26 million kilograms in 2021 – a 2.1% annual growth rate on average. Since 1993, Thai demand has grown by 4.3% year-on-year. The country was the 14th biggest importer in 2021, behind Kuwait and China. The Netherlands, France and the United States were the top three importers in the same year.
