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Polystyrene, expansible in primary forms

390311 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2023
World Trade $4.22BRnk 850 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $564M | $457MGermany | Poland
2023
Product Complexity 0.71Rnk 1259 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -30.3%Rnk 4235 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.019%Rnk 850 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Expansible polystyrene. In 2023, Expansible polystyrene were the world's 850th most traded product, with a total trade of $4.22B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Expansible polystyrene decreased by -30.3%, from $6.06B to $4.22B. Trade in Expansible polystyrene represent 0.019% of total world trade.

Expansible polystyrene are a part of Styrene Polymers.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Expansible polystyrene  were Germany ($564M), China ($507M), Netherlands ($465M), Chinese Taipei ($379M), and Austria ($292M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Expansible polystyrene were Poland ($457M), United States ($365M), Italy ($306M), Germany ($267M), and France ($210M).

Ranking Expansible polystyrene ranks 1259th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Polystyrene is used in the production of toys, food containers, and insulation. It is also used in the production of compact disks, CD cases, and DVDs.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2023)Germany$564M
Top Destination (2023)Poland$457M

In 2023 Expansible polystyrene were the world's 850th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Expansible polystyrene were Germany ($564M), China ($507M), Netherlands ($465M), Chinese Taipei ($379M), and Austria ($292M).

In 2023, the top importers of Expansible polystyrene were Poland ($457M), United States ($365M), Italy ($306M), Germany ($267M), and France ($210M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Egypt$10.4M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)South Korea$21.5M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Expansible polystyrene grew the fastest in Egypt ($10.4M), United Arab Emirates ($8.12M), Saudi Arabia ($6.02M), Vietnam ($2.31M), and Malta ($1.74M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Expansible polystyrene were South Korea ($21.5M), Belgium ($10.1M), Turkey ($8.24M), Brazil ($6.11M), and North Korea ($1.33M).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Expansible polystyrene.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.34. This means that most of the exports of Expansible polystyrene are explained by 20 countries.

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Value of Exports in Expansible polystyrene

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$488M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Poland$333M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Expansible polystyrene. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Expansible polystyrene during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Expansible polystyrene were China ($488M), Chinese Taipei ($378M), Netherlands ($348M), Germany ($297M), and Austria ($227M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Expansible polystyrene were Poland ($333M), Italy ($245M), United States ($213M), United Kingdom ($112M), and Romania ($102M).

Net Trade (2023)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Expansible polystyrene by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2023)

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