| Product Code: ETC342025 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The polystyrene foam market in Thailand is driven by its extensive use in the packaging and construction sectors. Polystyrene foam, known for its lightweight and insulating properties, is widely used in packaging materials, including disposable food containers and protective packaging. In the construction industry, it is used as insulation material. The market`s growth is supported by the country`s expanding e-commerce sector and construction activities.
The Thailand Polystyrene Foam market is witnessing significant growth due to several factors. One of the primary drivers is the burgeoning construction and packaging sectors in the country. Polystyrene foam is widely used for thermal insulation in buildings and for protective packaging due to its excellent insulating properties and lightweight nature. Additionally, the growth of the electronics and consumer goods industries is fueling demand for polystyrene foam in applications like electronic packaging and disposable food containers. The market is also benefitting from increasing awareness about energy efficiency and sustainability, driving the adoption of polystyrene foam in green building projects and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
The Thailand polystyrene foam market grapples with concerns over the environmental impact of foam products and increasing restrictions on their use. Manufacturers must seek alternative materials or develop recycling and disposal solutions to address these concerns. Additionally, the industry faces fluctuations in demand tied to the construction and packaging sectors.
The Thailand polystyrene foam market experienced disruptions due to the pandemic, primarily driven by the slowdown in construction and packaging industries. Reduced construction activities and restrictions on gatherings led to decreased demand for insulation and packaging materials made from polystyrene foam. The market began to recover as construction activities gradually resumed.
In the Thai polystyrene foam market, Siam Styrene Monomer Co., Ltd. and IRPC Public Company Limited are prominent companies known for their production of polystyrene foam products used in packaging and insulation.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Overview |
3.1 Thailand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaged food and beverages, leading to higher usage of polystyrene foam for packaging purposes. |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction industry in Thailand, driving the demand for polystyrene foam insulation materials. |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income and changing lifestyles, resulting in higher consumption of consumer goods packaged with polystyrene foam. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and regulations regarding the disposal and recycling of polystyrene foam products. |
4.3.2 Volatility in raw material prices impacting the overall production cost of polystyrene foam. |
5 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Trends |
6 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market, By Types |
6.1 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Expanded Polystyrene Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Extruded Polystyrene Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market, By End Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of polystyrene foam products in Thailand. |
8.2 Adoption rate of eco-friendly alternatives to polystyrene foam packaging. |
8.3 Growth rate of the construction industry in Thailand, specifically in sectors using polystyrene foam insulation. |
8.4 Innovation rate in polystyrene foam manufacturing processes to reduce production costs. |
8.5 Consumer satisfaction levels with polystyrene foam packaging materials. |
9 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Thailand Polystyrene Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |