| Product Code: ETC12132094 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
Maldives` import shipments of expanded polypropylene foam in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporting countries such as China, India, Hong Kong, Czechia, and Vietnam. The High Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2023 increased to very high concentration in 2024, reflecting a more consolidated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was -5.23%, indicating a decline in demand over the period. Moreover, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 further decreased by -16.34%, suggesting a challenging market environment for expanded polypropylene foam imports in Maldives.

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 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Overview |
3.1 Maldives Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Foam Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for lightweight and durable packaging solutions in industries such as electronics, automotive, and healthcare. |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on sustainable and recyclable materials driving the adoption of expanded polypropylene foam. |
4.2.3 Expansion of end-user industries such as construction and consumer goods in the Maldives. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs. |
4.3.2 Lack of awareness and limited availability of expanded polypropylene foam in the Maldives market. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative packaging materials like expanded polystyrene foam. |
5 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Trends |
6 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market, By Types |
6.1 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By EPP Beads, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By EPP Blocks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By EPP Sheets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By EPP Components, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market, By Foam Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Microbeads, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Molding Foam, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible Foam Sheets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Customized Foam Parts, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Impact Absorption, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Electronics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market, By End User |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Logistics Companies, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Household Appliances, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics Manufacturers, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the adoption of expanded polypropylene foam in key industries. |
8.2 Number of new product developments and innovations in the expanded polypropylene foam market. |
8.3 Growth in the number of partnerships and collaborations between expanded polypropylene foam manufacturers and end-user industries in the Maldives. |
9 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Foam Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Maldives Expanded Polypropylene Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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