| Product Code: ETC4476382 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
China import shipments of expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam in 2024 were primarily sourced from top exporting countries such as Japan, South Korea, USA, Taiwan, Province of China, and Germany. Despite the negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.01% from 2020 to 2024, the industry showed resilience with a growth rate of 7.57% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The low concentration of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a competitive market landscape, offering opportunities for diverse sourcing and potential market expansion in the coming years.

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 Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable packaging solutions in various industries |
4.2.2 Growing automotive industry in China, leading to higher usage of expanded polypropylene foam in vehicle components |
4.2.3 Rising adoption of expanded polypropylene foam in consumer electronics and appliances for cushioning and protection |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as propylene affecting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and environmental concerns related to the disposal and recycling of expanded polypropylene foam waste |
5 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Trends |
6 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market, By Types |
6.1 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Density, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By High Density, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Porous PP, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of expanded polypropylene foam in China |
8.2 Adoption rate of expanded polypropylene foam in new industries |
8.3 Research and development investment in eco-friendly production processes for expanded polypropylene foam |
9 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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