In 2023, Germany led European production of expansible polystyrene, while countries like the Netherlands and Finland followed. Notably, the Netherlands saw a significant 22.44% increase year-on-year, whereas Poland and France experienced a complete cessation of production. Serbia and Romania demonstrated positive growth, with increases of 10.15% and 8.62%, respectively. The sector's overall trend is mixed, reflecting both growth and decline across various nations. Over the past five years, the market has seen moderate average yearly fluctuations.
Future trends to monitor include shifts in production dynamics post-Brexit affecting the UK, innovation-driven efficiency improvements, and sustainability trends pushing for environmentally friendly alternatives, potentially impacting production policies and capacities.
Top countries in Production of Expansible Polystyrene in Primary Forms by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 484,870,000 | 2023 | +3.4% | -0.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 319,750,000 | 2023 | +8.11% | +22.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 116,120,000 | 2023 | +15.77% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 66,266,000 | 2023 | -0.016% | -8.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 35,690,000 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 32,932,000 | 2023 | +9.47% | +10.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 28,555,000 | 2023 | +7.94% | +8.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 15,384,000 | 2023 | +3.5% | +3.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 11,458,000 | 2023 | -88.62% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 5,829,900 | 2023 | -0.065% | -18.93% | View data |
