Belarus: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene 2024

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Belarus

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Belarusian market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Exports from Belarus

In 2023, shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene expanded modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports posted notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Belarus, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Moldova, the Czech Republic and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films exported from Belarus were Russia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Moldova, the Czech Republic and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Imports into Belarus

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene rose slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films to Belarus, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Belarus, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform