In 2023, Belgium led the European export market of polystyrene in primary forms, comprising nearly 29.97% of share by weight, followed by Italy and France with 24.34% and 22.29%, respectively. Germany held a 10.1% share. Minor contributions came from countries like Hungary, Poland, and Czechia, with many smaller nations holding less than 1%.
Significant year-on-year variations included a 17.05% increase for Sweden, contrasting with sharp declines for the United Kingdom and Denmark, both dropping by 100%. Lithuania showed notable double-digit growth, while France and several other countries experienced export decreases.
Going forward into 2024, several trends warrant attention:
- Belgium and Germany's continual modest increase and strong export share retention.
- Potential recovery for France and Greece following 2023's declines due to strategic market pivots.
- Close monitoring of markets in smaller countries, like Lithuania and Estonia, due to their recent upward trends.
- The impacts of potential geopolitical and economic changes on trade dynamics within Europe.
Top countries in Export of Polystyrene in Primary Forms Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 29.97 | 2023 | +0.27% | +2.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 24.34 | 2023 | +19.59% | +0.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 22.29 | 2023 | -20.51% | -6.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 10.1 | 2023 | +0.0085% | +3.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 4.79 | 2023 | +1.2% | -0.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.28 | 2023 | +2.9% | +2.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 1.06 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1.01 | 2023 | -1.52% | +5.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.91 | 2023 | -0.85% | -7.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.67 | 2023 | +2.69% | +11.38% | View data |
