The Finnish expandable polystyrene market demonstrated a declining trend from 2012 to 2022. Starting at 11.3 million kilograms in 2012, the market saw a series of fluctuations but ultimately decreased to 7.8252 million kilograms by 2022. Notably, significant year-on-year drops occurred in 2015, 2016, and particularly 2017. A slight recovery was observed in 2020 and 2022, though the overall trend remained downward. The five-year CAGR from 2017 to 2022 averaged -6.54%, indicating a persistent decline in market volume.
The year 2023 continues to reflect these trends, with little deviation from the established pattern of decrease. Looking forward, potential future trends to monitor include shifts in consumer preferences towards environmentally friendly materials, regulatory changes affecting polystyrene usage, and advancements in recycling technologies which could impact market dynamics.
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 153,130,000 | 2023 | +0.62% | +1.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 141,890,000 | 2023 | -4.85% | -1.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 82,883,000 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 81,895,000 | 2023 | +2.72% | +1.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 51,640,000 | 2023 | +0.74% | +4.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 12,466,000 | 2023 | +3.03% | +1.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 10,699,000 | 2023 | +3.07% | +4.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 7,406,000 | 2023 | -4.98% | -3.23% | |
