Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Romania - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Romania (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Romania (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Romania
4. Exports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Romania

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Romania (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $701 per ton in December 2023, picking up by 13% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 24% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in December 2023.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +1.7% per month.

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Romania (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $971 per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($1,230 per ton) and Poland ($1,070 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($908 per ton) and Slovakia ($1,020 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Romania

Imports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps into Romania skyrocketed to 8.1K tons in 2022, with an increase of 44% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +26.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +101.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps soared to $4.9M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Romania in 2022:

1. Netherlands (3.5K tons)
2. Germany (1.6K tons)
3. Italy (0.8K tons)
4. Poland (0.7K tons)
5. Czech Republic (0.4K tons)
6. France (0.4K tons)
7. Spain (0.3K tons)

Exports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Romania

In 2022, approx. 2K tons of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were exported from Romania; jumping by 16% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 227% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $1.9M in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 233%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Romania in 2022:

1. Turkey (1132.5 tons)
2. Italy (523.6 tons)
3. Slovakia (131.6 tons)
4. Netherlands (102.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform