| Product Code: ETC4514422 | 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 |
In 2024, China continued to import significant quantities of polyethylene (PE) foams, with the USA, Taiwan, Japan, Malta, and Germany being key exporters. Despite a negative CAGR of -16.34% from 2020 to 2024 and a growth rate of -17.28% in 2023-24, the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated moderate concentration in the market. The dynamics of these import shipments suggest a competitive landscape for PE foam suppliers, with opportunities for market players to explore strategies for growth and sustainability 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 Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Density, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable packaging solutions. |
4.2.2 Growth in the automotive industry leading to higher usage of polyethylene foams for insulation and cushioning applications. |
4.2.3 Rising focus on sustainability and recyclability driving the adoption of polyethylene foams as eco-friendly alternatives. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices impacting production costs. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations regarding the disposal and recycling of polyethylene foams. |
4.3.3 Intense competition from alternative materials like polypropylene foams and polystyrene foams. |
5 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Trends |
6 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market, By Types |
6.1 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Non- XLPE, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By XLPE, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market, By Density |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By LDPE, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By HDPE, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market, By End-use Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Footwear, Sports & Recreational, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.7 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of eco-friendly polyethylene foams in packaging and insulation applications. |
8.2 Percentage increase in the use of polyethylene foams in the automotive sector. |
8.3 Innovation rate in polyethylene foam manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. |
9 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Opportunity Assessment, By Density, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Polyethylene (PE) Foams Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |