In 2023, Germany and the Netherlands led in European sold production of expansible polystyrene, with Germany experiencing a slight decline of 3.27% while the Netherlands saw significant growth of 22.78%. France and the United Kingdom showed moderate increases of 8.39% and 3.46%, respectively. Italy and Romania experienced declines, with Italy seeing a decrease of 7.64% and Romania 4.39%. Slovakia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina showed minor increases. Spain remained at a low production value.
Future trends to watch include:
- Sustainability efforts impacting production methods and materials.
- Market demand shifts towards eco-friendly alternatives.
- Potential economic and regulatory changes influencing production costs and capacities in Europe.
Top countries in Sold Production of Expansible Polystyrene in Primary Forms by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 654,070,000 | 2023 | +3.02% | -3.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 610,330,000 | 2023 | +9.83% | +22.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 85,284,000 | 2023 | -0.87% | +8.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 75,806,000 | 2023 | +3.93% | +3.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 67,480,000 | 2023 | -9.91% | -7.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 43,553,000 | 2023 | +3.34% | +0.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 43,090,000 | 2023 | +4.41% | +4.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 27,895,000 | 2023 | -5.37% | -4.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 25,427,000 | 2023 | +1.6% | +0.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 6,735,000 | 2021 | +14.26% | +7.43% | View data |