About Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Packaging
EPS is a linear polymer made through a process called suspension polymerization. Its basic unit is styrene, which is derived from petroleum products. With unique properties like its light weight, rigidity, insulation, and formability, EPS can be used in many applications in different industries. Its unique properties are due to its structure that contains low-density polystyrene.
Technavios analysts forecast the global EPS packaging market to grow at a CAGR of 6.86% during the period 2016-2020.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global EPS packaging market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated by different vendors through the sale of EPS packaging products to industries such as electronic appliances, food and beverage, and healthcare.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• North America
• APAC
• Europe
• ROW
Technavio's report, Global Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Packaging Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
• BASF
• INEOS
• Kaneka Corp.
• Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC)
• Synthos
Other prominent vendors
• ACH Foam Technologies
• Alpek SAB de CV
• Jackon
• Knauf
• Monotez
• Nova Chemicals Corp.
• Owens Corning Corp.
• SC Adeplast S.A.
• Sunpor Kunststoff
• Styrochem
• Total SA
• Versalis
Market driver
• High recycling rate of EPS
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Market challenge
• Volatile crude oil price
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Market trend
• Growing takeout and delivery industry
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
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PART 01: Executive summary
Highlights
PART 02: Scope of the report
Market overview
Top-vendor offerings
PART 03: Market research methodology
Research methodology
Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
Key market highlights
PART 05: Market landscape
Market overview
Market size and forecast
Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by application
Global EPS packaging market by application
Global EPS packaging market by electronic appliances industry
Global EPS packaging market by food and beverage industry
Global EPS packaging market by healthcare industry
Global EPS packaging market by other industries
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
Global EPS packaging market by geography
EPS packaging market in APAC
EPS packaging market in North America
EPS packaging market in Europe
EPS packaging market in ROW
PART 08: Market drivers
PART 09: Impact of drivers
PART 10: Market challenges
PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 12: Market trends
PART 13: Vendor landscape
Competitive scenario
BASF
INEOS
Kaneka
SABIC
Synthos
Other prominent vendors
PART 14: Appendix
List of abbreviations
PART 15: Explore Technavio
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Product offerings
Exhibit 02: Global EPS packaging market by industry 2015 (% revenue)
Exhibit 03: Global EPS packaging market: Overview
Exhibit 04: Global EPS packaging market 2015-2020 ($ billions)
Exhibit 05: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 06: Global EPS packaging market by application 2015 (% revenue)
Exhibit 07: Global EPS packaging market by application 2020 (% revenue)
Exhibit 08: Global EPS packaging market by application 2015-2020 (% revenue)
Exhibit 09: Global EPS packaging market by application 2015-2020 ($ billions)
Exhibit 10: Global EPS packaging market by electronic appliances industry 2015-2020 ($ billions)
Exhibit 11: Global EPS packaging market by food and beverage industry 2015-2020 ($ billions)
Exhibit 12: Global EPS packaging market by healthcare industry 2015-2020 ($ millions)
Exhibit 13: Global EPS packaging market by other industries 2015-2020 ($ millions)
Exhibit 14: Global EPS packaging market by geography 2015 (% revenue)
Exhibit 15: Global EPS packaging market by geography 2020 (% revenue)
Exhibit 16: Global EPS packaging market by geography 2015-2020 (% revenue)
Exhibit 17: Global EPS packaging market by geography 2015-2020 ($ billions)
Exhibit 18: EPS packaging market in APAC 2015-2020 ($ billions)
Exhibit 19: EPS packaging market in North America 2015-2020 ($ billions)
Exhibit 20: EPS packaging market in Europe 2015-2020 ($ billions)
Exhibit 21: Europe GDP growth rate 2008-2014
Exhibit 22: EPS packaging market in ROW 2015-2020 ($ billions)
Exhibit 23: Impact of drivers
Exhibit 24: Crude oil price March 2014-January 2016
Exhibit 25: Impact of drivers and challenges
Exhibit 26: BASF: Business segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 27: BASF: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 28: INEOS: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 29: Kaneka: Business segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 30: Kaneka: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 31: SABIC: Business segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 32: SABIC: Product categories
Exhibit 33: Synthos: Product segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 34: Synthos: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2014
