Key Market Indicators
Slovene imports of styrene are expected to reach around 9.3 million kilograms by 2026, slightly up from 8.9 million kilograms in 2021, growing at an average rate of 0.5% year on year. Since 1999, the demand for styrene in Slovenia has grown by 1.2% year on year. In 2021, Indonesia was the leading importer of styrene, with 8.9 million kilograms, followed by South Korea, India, and Mexico. Styrene exports from Slovenia have dropped dramatically, from 15,060 kilograms in 2017 to 6,460 kilograms in 2018, a decrease of 57.1% compared to the previous year. Since 2000, Slovene styrene exports have decreased by 50.1% year on year. In 2018, Ecuador was the leading exporter of styrene, with 6,460 kilograms, followed by the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea.
