Thailand - Polystyrene, In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Polystyrene Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2023
- Polystyrene Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2023
- Polystyrene Exports in Thailand
- Polystyrene Imports in Thailand
Polystyrene Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average polystyrene export price amounted to $793 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 115% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,823 per ton. From February 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($1,317 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($506 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Polystyrene Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2023
In September 2023, the average polystyrene import price amounted to $1,577 per ton, picking up by 4.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 5.4% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,858 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($3,593 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($764 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Polystyrene Exports in Thailand
In 2022, shipments abroad of polystyrene decreased by -14% to 119K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 148K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, polystyrene exports fell markedly to $127M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $154M, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.
Export of Polystyrene in Thailand (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
China | 67.8 | 54.2 | 56.6 | 31.2 | -22.8% |
Indonesia | 11.5 | 8.4 | 18.3 | 16.0 | 11.6% |
Vietnam | 25.8 | 29.7 | 28.9 | 15.3 | -16.0% |
Philippines | 8.3 | 5.5 | 11.3 | 12.1 | 13.4% |
Cambodia | 5.9 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 10.7% |
Japan | 5.6 | 3.3 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 2.3% |
Australia | 1.4 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 41.9% |
Myanmar | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 131.0% |
Turkey | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | 3.5 | 159.6% |
Malaysia | 0.9 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 54.2% |
Bangladesh | 1.9 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 11.0% |
Others | 14.1 | 11.3 | 17.0 | 21.6 | 15.3% |
Total | 144 | 121 | 154 | 127 | -4.1% |
Top Export Markets for Polystyrene from Thailand in 2022:
- China (51.4K tons)
- Vietnam (11.3K tons)
- Indonesia (11.1K tons)
- Philippines (9.1K tons)
- Cambodia (5.4K tons)
- Japan (3.8K tons)
- Australia (2.9K tons)
- Myanmar (2.8K tons)
- Turkey (2.5K tons)
- Malaysia (2.4K tons)
- Bangladesh (1.9K tons)
Polystyrene Imports in Thailand
Polystyrene imports into Thailand shrank slightly to 70K tons in 2022, dropping by -3.1% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 72K tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.
In value terms, polystyrene imports contracted to $132M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $146M, and then dropped in the following year.
Import of Polystyrene in Thailand (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 25.8 | 28.5 | 55.7 | 44.2 | 19.7% |
China | 21.5 | 15.7 | 22.7 | 44.1 | 27.1% |
Japan | 11.7 | 11.4 | 17.6 | 15.9 | 10.8% |
Vietnam | 4.0 | 5.9 | 8.8 | 11.2 | 40.9% |
Malaysia | 6.9 | 8.3 | 14.5 | 10.3 | 14.3% |
Singapore | 5.1 | 6.3 | 9.7 | 2.1 | -25.6% |
South Korea | 2.5 | 0.8 | 6.3 | 1.9 | -8.7% |
Others | 6.6 | 5.0 | 10.6 | 1.9 | -34.0% |
Total | 84.0 | 82.0 | 146 | 132 | 16.3% |
Top Suppliers of Polystyrene to Thailand in 2022:
- China (25.0K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (24.3K tons)
- Vietnam (6.6K tons)
- Malaysia (5.6K tons)
- Japan (5.0K tons)
- South Korea (2.0K tons)
- Singapore (1.0K tons)
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20162035 - Expansible polystyrene, in primary forms
- Prodcom 20162039 - Polystyrene, in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene)
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
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- Key market players and their profiles
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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