In 2023, Japan led the global export market of polystyrene waste or scrap, holding a significant share, followed by the United States and France. The Japanese market share decreased year-on-year by 5.22%, while the United States showed a slight positive change of 0.04%. Noteworthy increases include Mexico and Austria with growth rates of 0.74% and 2.32% respectively, while several European countries like Germany and the United Kingdom experienced declines. Peru and Indonesia saw substantial increases in their export values, reflecting significant year-on-year growth rates of 17.1% and 31.92% respectively, while Macedonia achieved an extraordinary increase of 266.1%.
Future trends to watch include the continued growth of exports from emerging markets like Indonesia and Macedonia, potential recovery in countries like Japan and Germany, and shifts in trade policies which could affect traditional European exporters. Environmental regulations and sustainability goals may also drive changes in market dynamics, influencing demand and supply patterns.
Top countries in Export of Polystyrene Waste or Scrap Share by Country (US Dollars)
# | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
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1 | 1 Japan | 31.13 | 2023 | -5.28% | -5.22% | View data |
2 | 2 United States | 12.34 | 2023 | -0.94% | +0.04% | View data |
3 | 3 France | 7.99 | 2023 | +0.32% | -0.33% | View data |
4 | 4 Germany | 5.65 | 2023 | -7.2% | -5.8% | View data |
5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5.25 | 2023 | +4.43% | +2.9% | View data |
6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.61 | 2023 | -0.86% | -3.38% | View data |
7 | 7 Poland | 4.5 | 2023 | +3.66% | +4.12% | View data |
8 | 8 Mexico | 4.2 | 2023 | +3.13% | +0.74% | View data |
9 | 9 Austria | 3.26 | 2023 | +3.23% | +2.32% | View data |
10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.23 | 2023 | +0.071% | +0.98% | View data |