| Product Code: ETC6742641 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The China expandable polystyrene (EPS) import market experienced a significant shift in 2024, with the top exporting countries being the USA, Taiwan, Austria, South Korea, and Japan. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), increased from moderate to very high in just one year, indicating a consolidation of market power among these key suppliers. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024, the market saw a remarkable growth spurt of 53.99% from 2023 to 2024, suggesting a potential rebound in demand and trade dynamics in the EPS sector.

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 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for packaging materials in various industries |
4.2.2 Increasing construction activities in China |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher consumption of consumer goods |
4.2.4 Government initiatives promoting the use of expandable polystyrene (EPS) for insulation and packaging purposes |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns related to EPS usage and disposal |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials such as biodegradable packaging options |
5 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Trends |
6 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By Types |
6.1 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By White, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Grey, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Silver, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Other End Users, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of EPS materials in China |
8.2 Adoption rate of EPS in new construction projects |
8.3 Percentage of EPS usage in packaging materials in key industries in China |
9 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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