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Polystyrene - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 168 Pages
  • December 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 338625
The global market for Polystyrene is estimated at US$31.4 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$40.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

The growth in the polystyrene market is driven by several factors, including technological advancements, expanding applications, and evolving consumer preferences. Innovations in production and recycling technologies are making polystyrene more sustainable and cost-effective, encouraging its use in a wider range of applications. The rising demand for insulated building materials in the construction industry is a major driver, as polystyrene offers excellent thermal insulation properties, contributing to energy-efficient structures. The packaging industry continues to rely on polystyrene for its lightweight and protective qualities, especially in the growing e-commerce and food delivery sectors.

Additionally, the increased focus on sustainability is driving the development of recyclable and biodegradable polystyrene products. Investments in research and development are enhancing the material's properties and expanding its potential uses. These factors, combined with strategic marketing efforts and regulatory support for sustainable practices, are propelling the robust growth of the polystyrene market, ensuring its continued relevance in modern industrial applications.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) segment, which is expected to reach US$16.9 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 4.2%. The High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) segment is also set to grow at 3.6% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, estimated at $8.5 Billion in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 6.2% CAGR to reach $8.2 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Polystyrene Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Polystyrene Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Polystyrene Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as ACH Foam Technologies LLC, Alpek S.A.B. de C.V., BASF SE, and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Select Competitors (Total 49 Featured):

  • ACH Foam Technologies LLC
  • Alpek S.A.B. de C.V.
  • BASF SE
  • Chi Mei Corporation
  • Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation
  • INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH
  • Innova
  • Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (KKPC)
  • SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation)
  • Trinseo LLC

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • Global Economic Update
  • Polystyrene - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Increasing Demand for Lightweight Packaging Solutions Throws the Spotlight on Polystyrene
  • Advances in Recycling Technologies Propel Growth in Sustainable Polystyrene Products
  • Rising Use of Polystyrene in the Electronics Industry Expands Addressable Market Opportunity
  • Growing Adoption of Polystyrene in the Construction Sector Strengthens Business Case for Insulation Materials
  • Trends in Food and Beverage Packaging Generate Market Opportunities for Polystyrene
  • Development of Biodegradable Polystyrene Derivatives Accelerates Demand for Green Products
  • Consumer Preference for Single-Use Convenience Products Spurs Adoption of Polystyrene
  • Expansion of Polystyrene Applications in Medical Devices and Healthcare Packaging Sustains Market Growth
  • Advances in Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies Propel Use of Polystyrene
  • Adoption of Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Automation Expands Production Capabilities
  • Consumer Awareness and Advocacy for Sustainable Practices Drive Adoption of Recyclable Polystyrene
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Polystyrene Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polystyrene by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Polystyrene by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Polystyrene by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World Historic Review for High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 10: World 16-Year Perspective for High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World Historic Review for General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 16-Year Perspective for General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World Historic Review for Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: World Historic Review for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for HVAC Insulation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: World Historic Review for HVAC Insulation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 22: World 16-Year Perspective for HVAC Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flexible Packaging by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 24: World Historic Review for Flexible Packaging by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Flexible Packaging by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Rigid Packaging by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 27: World Historic Review for Rigid Packaging by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Rigid Packaging by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Seating by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 30: World Historic Review for Seating by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 31: World 16-Year Perspective for Seating by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 33: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 34: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCE
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2024 (E)
INDIA
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2024 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Polystyrene Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

  • ACH Foam Technologies LLC
  • Alpek S.A.B. de C.V.
  • BASF SE
  • Chi Mei Corporation
  • Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation
  • INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH
  • Innova
  • Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (KKPC)
  • SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation)
  • Trinseo LLC

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