About Polystyrene Foam
Polystyrene is synthesized by the polymerization of several units of styrene monomers. Its lightweight and moisture resistant features provide insulation and buoyancy. The particle foam in the form of expandable polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) rigid foam are the two commonly used polystyrene foams. These are used in several applications such as building, construction, and packaging.
Technavio’s analysts forecast the global polystyrene foam market to grow at a CAGR of 9.86% during the period 2017-2021.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global polystyrene foam market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers sales of EPS and XPS in key applications such as building and construction and packaging.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• APAC
• Europe
• North America
• ROW
Technavio's report, Global Polystyrene Foam Market 2017-2021, 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
• Alpek
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Kaneka Corporation
• Synthos
• Total
Other prominent vendors
• ACH Foam Technologies
• BASF
• NOVA Chemicals
• SIBUR
• StyroChem
• SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF
• Synbra Holdings
Market driver
• Recyclable and environment friendly nature of EPS
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Market challenge
• Fluctuating crude oil prices
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Market trend
• Growing number of manufacturers in APAC
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 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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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Introduction
• Market outlook
• Critical aspects of polystyrene industry
PART 05: Market landscape
• Global polystyrene foam market
• Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by type
• Global polystyrene foam market by type
• Global EPS foam market
• Global XPS foam market
PART 07: Market segmentation by application
• Global polystyrene foam market by application
• Global polystyrene foam market for building and construction sector
• Global polystyrene foam market for packaging sector
• Global polystyrene foam market for other applications
PART 08: Geographical segmentation
• Global polystyrene foam market by geography
• Polystyrene foam market in APAC
• Polystyrene foam market in Europe
• Polystyrene foam market in North America
• Polystyrene foam market in ROW
PART 09: Decision framework
PART 10: Drivers and challenges
• Market drivers
• Market challenges
PART 11: Market trends
• Rising investment in the construction industry
• Growing number of manufacturers in APAC
PART 12: Vendor landscape
• Competitive scenario
PART 13: Key vendor analysis
• Key market vendors
• Other prominent vendors
• Alpek
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Kaneka Corporation
• Synthos
• Total
PART 14: Appendix
• List of abbreviations
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Classification of polystyrene
Exhibit 02: Comparison between EPS and XPS
Exhibit 03: Critical aspects of polystyrene industry
Exhibit 04: Global polystyrene foam market 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 05: Market forecast: Global polystyrene foam market 2016-2021
Exhibit 06: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 07: Global polystyrene foam market by type 2016
Exhibit 08: Global polystyrene foam market by type 2021
Exhibit 09: Global EPS foam market 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 10: Market forecast: Global EPS foam market 2016-2021
Exhibit 11: Global XPS foam market 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 12: Market forecast: Global XPS foam market 2016-2021
Exhibit 13: Global polystyrene foam market by application 2016
Exhibit 14: Global polystyrene foam market by application 2021
Exhibit 15: Global polystyrene foam market for building and construction sector 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 16: Market forecast: Global polystyrene foam market for building and construction sector 2016-2021
Exhibit 17: Global polystyrene foam market for packaging sector 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 18: Market forecast: Global polystyrene foam market for packaging sector 2016-2021
Exhibit 19: Global polystyrene foam market for other applications 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 20: Market forecast: Global polystyrene foam market for other applications 2016-2021
Exhibit 21: Global polystyrene foam market by geography 2016
Exhibit 22: Global polystyrene foam market by geography 2021
Exhibit 23: Polystyrene foam market in APAC 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 24: Market forecast: Polystyrene foam market in APAC 2016-2021
Exhibit 25: Polystyrene foam market in Europe 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 26: Market forecast: Polystyrene foam market in Europe 2016-2021
Exhibit 27: Polystyrene foam market in North America 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 28: Market forecast: Polystyrene foam market in North America 2016-2021
Exhibit 29: Polystyrene foam market in ROW 2016 and 2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 30: Market forecast: Polystyrene foam market in ROW 2016-2021
Exhibit 31: Acquisition strategy adopted by vendors in the global polystyrene foam market
Exhibit 32: Global EPS Market: Major vendors 2016
Exhibit 33: Alpek: Business segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 34: Alpek: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 35: The Dow Chemical Company: Business segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 36: The Dow Chemical Company: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 37: Kaneka Corporation: Business segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 38: Kaneka Corporation: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 39: Synthos: Business segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 40: Total: Business segmentation by revenue 2016
Exhibit 41: Total: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2016
