In 2023, France and Italy dominated European sold production of polystyrene, with France producing 413.1 million kg and Italy producing 394.85 million kg. Hungary and Romania followed with outputs of 60.137 and 39.834 million kg, respectively. Portugal, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Denmark, and Spain had significantly lower production. Year-on-year variations showed Italy with a 4.74% increase and Portugal up by 2.73%, while the UK saw an 8.13% decrease. Other countries like France experienced marginal declines. Over the last five years, production shows varied growth, with countries like Hungary and Denmark showing resilience.
Looking ahead, sustainability demands and recycling innovations may shift production landscapes. France and Italy's production trends will be key, while economic conditions and policy changes across Europe are important factors to watch in polystyrene demand and output.
Top countries in Sold Production of Polystyrene in Primary Forms by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 413,100,000 | 2023 | +2.75% | -0.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 394,850,000 | 2023 | +3.11% | +4.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 60,137,000 | 2023 | +0.045% | +0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 39,834,000 | 2023 | +4.3% | +2.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 11,790,000 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 9,045,000 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 1,997,400 | 2023 | -8.12% | -8.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1,082,500 | 2023 | +5.85% | +3.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 613,000 | 2021 | -66.01% | View data |
