| Product Code: ETC8559561 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, New Zealand saw a significant increase in expandable polystyrene (EPS) import shipments, with top exporters being South Korea, Taiwan, China, USA, and Canada. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was strong at 9.88%, with a notable growth rate of 37.19% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a growing demand for EPS in New Zealand, driven by imports from key countries, signaling opportunities for market expansion and development in the EPS industry.

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 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaging solutions in various industries |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction sector leading to higher demand for insulation materials |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of expandable polystyrene EPS in terms of recyclability and sustainability |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations regarding the use of EPS due to environmental concerns |
5 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Trends |
6 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By Types |
6.1 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By White, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Grey, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Silver, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Other End Users, 2021- 2031F |
7 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of EPS materials in New Zealand |
8.2 Adoption rate of EPS in new application areas |
8.3 Investment in research and development for EPS recycling technologies |
9 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 New Zealand Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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