In 2023, France led the European import market for Plates, Sheet, Film, Foil, and Strip of Cellular Polymers of Styrene, showing a remarkable growth of 34.02% year-on-year. Germany, the second largest importer, saw a slight decrease of 0.81%. Other notable increases include Italy with a 26.48% rise, Belgium at 25.41%, and Portugal experiencing an 18.27% uptick. Conversely, Spain and the United Kingdom saw declines, with imports dipping by 2.34% and 3.09% respectively.
Future trends to watch in this market include:
- Potential stabilization in Germany's imports, given moderate previous declines.
- Continued growth in France and Italy, attributed to increasing industrial applications and demand.
- Attention on the United Kingdom for potential recovery or further decrease influenced by post-Brexit economic adjustments.
Top countries in Import of Plates, Sheet, Film, Foil and Strip of Cellular Polymers of Styrene Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 22.6 | 2023 | +20.92% | +34.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.84 | 2023 | -0.99% | -0.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 8.31 | 2023 | +2.21% | +2.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 8.19 | 2023 | +12.26% | +25.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.72 | 2023 | +3.75% | +8.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4 | 2023 | +0.62% | +26.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.4 | 2023 | +4.98% | +7.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.09 | 2023 | +3.17% | -2.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 3.08 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.97 | 2023 | +2.73% | +10.67% | View data |
