| Product Code: ETC9554541 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |

Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market has experienced a significant decline in market size over the years. The peak market size of €120.87 million was observed in 2022, followed by a sharp decrease to €50.63 million in 2024. The market is forecasted to continue shrinking, with a projected size of €5.96 million in 2030. The CAGR from 2022 to 2024 was -35.28%, while the CAGR from 2025 to 2030 is expected to be -30.0%. The downturn can be attributed to changing consumer preferences towards more sustainable packaging materials and stricter environmental regulations. To counter this trend, upcoming projects in Sweden aim to focus on developing eco-friendly EPS alternatives and enhancing recycling processes within the industry. Moving forward, collaborations with sustainable packaging innovators and investments in green technologies will be crucial for revitalizing the market.

Between 2019 and 2025, the Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market witnessed varying trends in Exports, Imports, and Production. Exports displayed a general downward trajectory from €26.67 million in 2022 to around €16.3 million in 2025, with a peak of €26.09 million in 2021. Conversely, Imports fluctuated, reaching their highest point of €130.54 million in 2022 and then decreasing to approximately €38.9 million in 2025. Production values were recorded for 2024 at €62.1 million. The decline in Exports could be attributed to shifting market demands, while the fluctuating Imports might reflect changes in global trade dynamics or supply chain disruptions. The singular production stood at indicates a potential focus on meeting domestic demand over the years analyzed. These trends may indicate the need for market players to adapt strategies to align with evolving consumer preferences and international trade patterns in the expandable polystyrene EPS sector in Sweden.
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 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Overview |
3.1 Sweden Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction industry leading to higher demand for insulation materials |
4.2.3 Innovation and development of new applications for expandable polystyrene (EPS) |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations on plastic usage and environmental concerns |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials such as biodegradable packaging options |
5 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Trends |
6 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By Types |
6.1 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By White, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Grey, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Silver, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Other End Users, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of EPS in Sweden |
8.2 Adoption rate of EPS in new applications or industries |
8.3 Investment in research and development for EPS innovations |
8.4 Carbon footprint reduction initiatives related to EPS production |
8.5 Percentage of construction projects using EPS insulation |
9 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Sweden Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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