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Expanded Polystyrene Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (White, Grey), By Application (Construction, Packaging, Automotive), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Aug 11, 2025
Length 180 Pages
SKU # GV20400176

Description

Expanded Polystyrene Market Summary

The global expanded polystyrene market size was estimated at USD 17.82 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 29.04 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2033. The growth is attributed to the increasing influence of social factors such as improving occupant health and well-being, encouraging sustainable business practices, and creating a sense of community.

The Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) market is expected to experience steady growth, driven by rising demand in sectors such as construction, packaging, automotive, and consumer goods. Its lightweight nature, excellent thermal insulation, impact resistance, and moisture resistance make it a preferred material for energy-efficient buildings, protective packaging, and durable components. In construction, EPS contributes to enhanced energy conservation and cost savings, while in packaging, it ensures product safety during transportation. The market is further influenced by advancements in recycling technologies, increasing emphasis on sustainable building materials, and stricter energy efficiency regulations across developed and emerging economies.

In addition, rising infrastructure investments, rapid urbanization, and growth in e-commerce and retail sectors are contributing to a broader adoption of expanded polystyrene. With industries focusing on performance, cost efficiency, and compliance with environmental regulations, steady growth in the EPS market is anticipated in the coming years.

Global Expanded Polystyrene Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2025 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global expanded polystyrene market report based on product, application, and region:
  • Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • White
  • Grey
  • Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Construction
  • Packaging
  • Automotive
  • Others
  • Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Thailand
  • Central & South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa
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Table of Contents

180 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2 Market Definitions
1.3 Research Methodology
1.4 Research Assumptions
1.5 Information Procurement
1.5.1 Purchased Database
1.5.2 GVR’s Internal Database
1.5.3 Secondary Sources
1.5.4 Third Party Perspective
1.5.5 Primary Research
1.6 Information Analysis
1.6.1 Data Analysis Models
1.7 Market Formulation and Data Visualization
1.7.1 List of Data Sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot
2.2 Segment Snapshot
2.3 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3 Expanded Polystyrene Market: Variables and Trends
3.1 Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1 Global Plastic Market Outlook
3.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1 Raw Material Suppliers
3.2.2 EPS Resin Producers
3.2.3 EPS Molders & Fabricators
3.2.4 Converters & End-use Product Makers
3.2.5 Distributors
3.2.6 End Users
3.3 Raw Material Trends
3.3.1 Average Raw Material Price Trend Analysis, 2021 To 2033 (USD/KG)
3.4 Technology Overview
3.5 Sustainability Trends
3.5.1 Recycling & Circular Economy
3.5.2 Bioplastics and Alternatives
3.5.3 Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment
3.6 Regulatory Framework
3.7 Average Price Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2033 (USD/kg)
3.7.1 Key Factors Influencing Pricing
3.8 Supply-Demand Gap Analysis (2024)
3.9 Market Dynamics
3.9.1 Market Driver Analysis
3.9.1.1 Rising Demand for Thermal Insulation in Building & Construction
3.9.1.2 Growth in Protective Packaging Applications
3.9.2 Market Restraint Analysis
3.9.2.1 Environmental Concerns and Regulatory Restrictions
3.9.3 Industry Opportunity Analysis
3.9.4 Industry Challenge Analysis
3.10 Market Business Environment Analysis
3.10.1 Industry Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces Model
3.10.2 Macroeconomic Environment Analysis
Chapter 4 Expanded Polystyrene Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1 Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
4.2 Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.2.1 White
4.2.2 Grey
Chapter 5 Expanded Polystyrene Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1 Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.2 Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.1 Construction
5.2.2 Packaging
5.2.3 Automotive
5.2.4 Others
Chapter 6 Expanded Polystyrene Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1 Expanded Polystyrene Market: Regional Outlook
6.2 North America
6.2.1 North America Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.2 U.S.
6.2.2.1 U.S. Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (KILOTONS) (USD MILLION)
6.2.3 Canada
6.2.3.1 Canada Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.4 Mexico
6.2.4.1 Mexico Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Europe Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.2 Germany
6.3.2.1 Germany Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.3 UK
6.3.3.1 UK Expanded Polystyrene market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.4 France
6.3.4.1 France Expanded Polystyrene market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million))
6.3.5 Italy
6.3.5.1 Italy Expanded Polystyrene market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.6 Spain
6.3.6.1 Spain Expanded Polystyrene market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.7 Netherlands
6.3.7.1 Netherlands Expanded Polystyrene market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4 Asia Pacific
6.4.1 Asia Pacific Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.2 China
6.4.2.1 China Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.3 Japan
6.4.3.1 Japan Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.4 India
6.4.4.1 India Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.5 South Korea
6.4.5.1 South Korea Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.6 Australia
6.4.6.1 Australia Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.7 Malaysia
6.4.7.1 Malaysia Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.8 Singapore
6.4.8.1 Singapore Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.9 Thailand
6.4.9.1 Thailand Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5 Latin America
6.5.1 Latin America Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.2 Brazil
6.5.2.1 Brazil Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.3 Argentina
6.5.3.1 Argentina Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6 Middle East & Africa
6.6.1 Middle East & Africa Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.2 Saudi Arabia
6.6.2.1 Saudi Arabia Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.3 UAE
6.6.3.1 UAE Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.4 South Africa
6.6.4.1 South Africa Expanded Polystyrene Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7 Expanded Polystyrene Market - Competitive Landscape
7.1 Key Players, Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
7.2 Vendor Landscape
7.2.1 Company Categorization
7.2.2 List of Key Distributors and Channel Partners
7.2.3 List of Potential Customers/End-users
7.3 Competitive Dynamics
7.3.1 Company Market Positioning Analysis, 2024
7.3.2 Company Heat Map Analysis
7.3.3 Strategy Mapping
7.3.3.1 Expansions
7.3.3.2 Collaborations/Partnerships/Agreements
7.3.3.3 New Product Launches
7.3.3.4 Mergers & Acquisitions
7.3.3.5 Divestment
7.4 Participant’s Overview
7.5 Financial Performance
7.6 Product Benchmarking
7.6.1 BASF SE
7.6.2 Alpek S.A.B. de C.V.
7.6.3 LG Chem
7.6.4 KANEKA CORPORATION
7.6.5 SIBUR
7.6.6 SUNPOR
7.6.7 Synthos
7.6.8 TotalEnergies
7.6.9 Supreme Petrochem Ltd
7.6.10 NOVA Chemicals
7.6.11 Epsilyte LLC
7.6.12 Ravago
7.6.13 Knauf Industries
7.6.14 Versalis S.p.A.
7.6.15 SABIC
7.6.16 Taita Chemical Co., Ltd.
7.6.17 NexKemia Petrochemicals Inc.

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