| Product Code: ETC4516402 | 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 extruded polypropylene (XPP) foam in 2024 saw a notable increase in concentration, with top exporting countries including Japan, USA, Taiwan, South Korea, and Germany. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) reflected this shift from moderate to high concentration. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.5% from 2020 to 2024, there was a positive growth rate of 4.46% from 2023 to 2024, indicating a recent uptick in demand for XPP foam in the Chinese market.

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 Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of XPP foam in automotive applications |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of XPP foam in construction and insulation industries |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.2 Lack of awareness and understanding about XPP foam among end-users |
4.3.3 Competition from other foam materials like polyethylene and polystyrene |
5 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Trends |
6 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market, By Types |
6.1 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-density, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By High-density, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market, By End Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of XPP foam in China |
8.2 Number of patents related to XPP foam technology filed in China |
8.3 Research and development expenditure by key industry players in improving XPP foam properties |
9 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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