Global Expanded Polystyrenes Market

Polystyrene is a chemically synthesized macromolecule made from styrene molecule. Generally, polystyrene is hard but is liable to break easily and is a poor hurdle to oxygen and vapour. EPS is generally used for making several household items including cups, plates, trays, molded sheets and packing materials.

Market Dynamics

Through the projected period, the ever advancing demand of EPF in packaging industry will be a boost to its sales. Due to the need to protect products during transportation, EPF foam is widely used. Above all, the need for vehicles to be lightweight, and the inhouse safety of passengers will have a sturdy effect on its demand. However, the expanded polystyrene market growth is characterized by the unpredictable change in the crude oil prices and availability of its substitutes.

Market Segmentation

Here, the global expanded polystyrene market is segmented on the basis of product type, application, and region.

Product Type

> White Expanded Polystyrene

> Grey Expanded Polystyrene

> Black Expanded Polystyrene

Application

> Building & Construction Industry

> Packaging Industry

Geographic Analysis

The Expanded Polystyrenes market analyzed on the basis of geography includes North & South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. North America generated the highest revenue in the global market in 2015 due to higher technological advancements. However, Asia-Pacific is eyeing to grow at the highest rate owing to the economic advancements and large number of infrastructural projects across the region majorly including China and India.

Key players

Some of the major players in the market includes Alpek, ACH Foam Technologies, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabia), LLC (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Kaneka (Japan), SIBUR Holding (Russia), SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF GmbH (Austria), Synbra Holding bv (Netherlands), Synthos S.A. (Poland) etc.

Report Contents:

> Global Market segments

> Global Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Global Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Global Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>>US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Westren Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastren Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage