Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polystyrene waste or scrap. In 2022, Polystyrene waste or scrap were the world's 3600th most traded product, with a total trade of $236M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Polystyrene waste or scrap grew by 20.8%, from $195M to $236M. Trade in Polystyrene waste or scrap represent 0.001% of total world trade.
Polystyrene waste or scrap are a part of Scrap Plastic.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Polystyrene waste or scrap were Japan ($57.2M), United Kingdom ($23.8M), United States ($19.5M), France ($15.9M), and Germany ($10.2M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Polystyrene waste or scrap were Malaysia ($42.4M), Spain ($26.1M), Germany ($20.2M), Netherlands ($19.7M), and Vietnam ($12.2M).
Ranking Polystyrene waste or scrap ranks 1350th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description The most common use of polystyrene waste is to produce polystyrene beads that are used as a replacement for latex in some medical products such as casts and splints. Polystyrene waste is also used in the production of insulation, slabs, and other products. Polystyrene waste is also used to produce Styrofoam bricks and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) beads that are used in the packing and shipping industries.