Global Polystyrene (PS) Market By Application (Packaging, Electronics, Appliances, Construction, Others), By Region - Forecast to 2019

The global polystyrene market, along with its end products, has witnessed steady growth in recent years and this growth is estimated to continue in the coming years. Polystyrene is a stiff, hard, brilliantly synthetic resin. It is produced through the polymerization of styrene and is mainly used in the food-service industry (in containers, rigid trays, and in disposable utensils such as foamed cups, plates, and bowls).  Quality, high efficiency, and environment-friendliness are some of the major features that drive the demand for polystyrene worldwide.

The polystyrene market is experiencing enormous growth and is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, mainly driven by the increasing demand from high-growth Asia-Pacific region, followed by the European and North American regions. A considerable amount of investment has been made by various market players to serve the end-user application industries of the polystyrene market. Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to show a high growth in the coming years, mainly owing to the high growth potential in China and India.

Among applications, the packaging segment accounted for the largest share of 38% of the global polystyrene market in 2014. The electronics and appliances industries are among the faster-growing application segments, primarily due to the high penetration of polystyrene in these segments across all the regions worldwide.

The major drivers of the industry are industrialization, the growing demand from plastic and rubber industries, uneconomical substitutes, and high polystyrene consumption in the emerging regions across the globe.

This study basically aims at estimating the global market of polystyrene for 2014 and projecting the market demand till 2019. The market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the global polystyrene market. Various secondary sources such as encyclopedia, directories, industry journals, and databases have been utilized to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the polystyrene market. The primary sources (including experts from related industries and suppliers) have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information, as well as to assess the future prospects of the global polystyrene market.

The competitive scenarios of the market and the key players in the polystyrene market have been discussed in detail in the report. The leading players of the industry have been profiled, along with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities. The key companies covered in the report include BASF SE (Germany), Styrolution Group (Germany), Videolar S/A (Sao Paulo), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), and Formosa Plastic Corporation (Taiwan), among others.

Scope of the Report:

This research report categorizes the global market for polystyrene on the basis of application and geography, along with forecasts of market volume, value, and trends in each of the submarkets.

On the Basis of Applications:

• Packaging
• Electronics
• Appliances
• Construction
• Others

On the Basis of Geography:

• Asia-Pacific
• North America
• Europe
• South America & MEA

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 13)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 15)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of the Global Polystyrene Market
    2.2 Arriving at the Global Polystyrene Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach
    2.3 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 21)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 22)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.3 Key Market Dynamics
    4.4 Demand Side Analysis

5 Global Polystyrene Market, By Application (Page No. - 28)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Global Polystyrene in Packaging, By Geography
    5.3 Global Polystyrene in Electronics, By Geography
    5.4 Global Polystyrene in Appliances, By Geography
    5.5 Global Polystyrene in Construction, By Geography

6 Global Polystyrene Market, By Geography (Page No. - 39)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Global Polystyrene Growth Analysis, By Geography 2013-2019 (USD-MN)
    6.3 Global Polystyrene Growth Analysis, By Geography 2013-2019 (KT)
    6.4 Asia Pacific Polystyrene Market
    6.5 Europe Polystyrene Market
    6.6 North America Polystyrene Market
    6.7 South America & MEA Polystyrene Market

7 Global Polystyrene  Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 54)
    7.1 Polystyrene Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
    7.3 Agreement
    7.4 New Technology Launch
    7.5 Investment
    7.6 Consolidation
    7.7 Joint Venture
    7.8 Expansion

8 Global Polystyrene Market, By Company (Page No. - 59)
    8.1 Styrosolution Group Gmbh
           8.1.1 Overview
           8.1.2 Developments
           8.1.3 MMM Analysis
    8.2 Total Petrochemicals
           8.2.1 Overview
           8.2.2 Key Financials
           8.2.3 Products & Services
           8.2.4 Developments
           8.2.5 MMM Analysis
    8.3 BASF SE
           8.3.1 Overview
           8.3.2 Key Financials
           8.3.3 Products & Services
           8.3.4 Developments
           8.3.5 MMM Analysis
    8.4 Formosa Plastic Corporation
           8.4.1 Overview
           8.4.2 Products & Services
           8.4.3 Developments
           8.4.4 MMM Analysis
    8.5 Kumho Petrochemicals Ltd.
           8.5.1 Overview
           8.5.2 Key Financials
           8.5.3 Developments
           8.5.4 MMM Analysis
    8.6 Che Mei Corporation
           8.6.1 Overview
           8.6.2 Financials
           8.6.3 Products & Services
           8.6.4 Developments
           8.6.5 MMM Analysis
    8.7 Sabic
           8.7.1 Overview
           8.7.2 Key Financials
           8.7.3 Products & Services
           8.7.4 Developments
           8.7.5 MMM Analysis
    8.8 Trinseo
           8.8.1 Overview
           8.8.2 Products & Services
           8.8.3 Developments
           8.8.4 MMM Analysis
    8.9 Videolar S/A.
           8.9.1 Overview
           8.9.2 Products & Services
           8.9.3 Developments
           8.9.4 MMM Analysis
    8.10 ACH Foam Technologies Llc
           8.10.1 Overview
           8.10.2 Key Financials
           8.10.3 Products & Services
           8.10.4 Developments
           8.10.5 MMM Analysis
    8.11 Alpek SAB DE CV
           8.11.1 Overview
           8.11.2 Products & Services
           8.11.3 Developments
           8.11.4 MMM Analysis
    8.12 The DOW Chemical Company
           8.12.1 Overview
           8.12.2 Key Financials
           8.12.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.12.4 Related Developments
           8.12.5 MMM Analysis

9 Appendix (Page No. - 91)
    9.1 Customization Options
           9.1.1 Technical Analysis
           9.1.2 Low-Cost Sourcing Locations
           9.1.3 Regulatory Framework
           9.1.4 Polystyrene  Usage Data
           9.1.5 Impact Analysis
           9.1.6 Trade Analysisglobal Polystyrene Market - Toc.Docx
           9.1.7 Historical Data and Trends
    9.2 Related Reports
    9.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (42 Tables)

Table 1 Global Polystyrene Peer Market Size, 2013 (USD MN)
Table 2 Global Polystyrene Application Market, 2014 (KT)
Table 3 Global Polystyrene Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 4 Global Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD-MN)
Table 5 Global Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 6 Global Polystyrene Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD-MN)
Table 7 Global Polystyrene Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 8 Global Polystyrene Market: Comparison With Application Market Size , 2012-2018 (USD-MN)
Table 9 Global Polystyrene: Market, By Application,  2014- 2019 (USD-MN)
Table 10 Global Polystyrene: Market, By Application,  2014- 2019 (KT)
Table 11 Global Polystyrene Market in Packaging, By Geography, 2013- 2019 (USD-MN)
Table 12 Global Polystyrene Market Inpackaging, By Geography, 2013- 2019 (KT)
Table 13 Global Polystyrene in Electronics, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD-MN)
Table 14 Global Polystyrene Market in Electronics, By Geography, 2013- 2019 (KT)
Table 15 Global Polystyrene in Appliances, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD-MN)
Table 16 Global Polystyrene Market in Appliances, By Geography, 2013- 2019 (KT)
Table 17 Global Polystyrene in Construction, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD-MN)
Table 18 Global Polystyrene Market in Construction, By Geography, 2013- 2019 (KT)
Table 19 Global Polystyrene Market:Growth Analysis By Geography,  2013 - 2019 (USD-MN)
Table 20 Global Polystyrene Market, By Geography,  2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 21 Global Polystyrene Market Size , By Application, 2013-2019 (USD-MN)
Table 22 Global Polystyrene Market Size, By Application, 2013-20189 (KT)
Table 23 Global Polystyrene Market Size , By Application, 2013-2019 (USD-MN)
Table 24 Global Polystyrene Market Size, By Application, 2013-20189 (KT)
Table 25 Global Polystyrene Market Size , By Application, 2013-2019 (USD-MN)
Table 26 Global Polystyrene Market Size, By Application, 2013-20189 (KT)
Table 27 Global Polystyrene Market Size , By Application, 2013-2019 (USD-MN)
Table 28 Global Polystyrene Market Size, By Application, 2013-20189 (KT)
Table 29 Polystyrene Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Table 30 Global Polystyrene Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 31 Global Polystyrene Market: Agreement
Table 32 Global Polystyrene Market: New Technology Launch
Table 33 Global Polystyrene Market: Investment
Table 34 Global Polystyrene Market: Consolidation
Table 35 Global Polystyrene Market: Joint Venture
Table 36 Global Polystyrene Market: Expansion
Table 37 Styrosolution Group Gmbh : Products & Its Applications
Table 38 BASF SE : Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 39 Kumho Petrochemicals Ltd.: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 40 Kumho Petrochemicals Ltd. : Products & Its Applications
Table 41 Sabic: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 42 DOW Chemical Co.: Key Financials, 2011 - 2013 (USD MN)

List of Figures (32 Figures)

Figure 1 Global Polystyrene Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 Polystyrene Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 Global  Polystyrene Market: Snapshot, 2014
Figure 8 Polystyrene Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 Global Polystyrene, By Application, 2014 vs 2019
Figure 10 Global Polystyrene Market, By Application,  2014 & 2019(USD-MN)
Figure 11 Global Polystyrene Market, By Application,  2014 & 2019(KT)
Figure 12 Global Polystyrene Market in Packaging, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD-MN)
Figure 13 Global Polystyrene in Electronics, By Geography, 2013 - 2018 (USD-MN)
Figure 14 Global  Polystyrene in Appliances, By Geography, 2013 - 2018 (USD-MN)
Figure 15 Global Acetic Anhydride in Other Applications, By Geography, 2013 - 2018 (USD-MN)
Figure 16 Asia Pacific Polystyrene Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 17 Asia Pacific Polystyrene Market, Market Overview, 2013- 2019 (USD-MN)
Figure 18 Asia Pacific Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 19 Europe Polystyrene Market Overview, By Geography 2014 & 2019(%)
Figure 20 Asia Pacific Acetic Anhydride Market Overview, By Application 2013- 2019 (%)
Figure 21 Europe Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 22 North America Polystyrene Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 23 North America Polystyrene Market, Market Overview, 2013- 2019 (USD-MN)
Figure 24 North America Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 25 South America & MEA Polystyrene Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 26 South America & MEA Polystyrene Market, Market Overview, 2013- 2019 (USD-MN)
Figure 27 South America Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 28 Polystyrene Market: Company Share Analysis, 2013 (%)
Figure 29 Company Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 30 Company Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 31 DOW Chemical Co.: Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 32 Contribution of Styrene Butadiene Rubber Towards Company Revenues, 2010-2014 (USD MN)

Polystyrene is a vinyl polymer, with a long hydrocarbon chain structure, wherein a phenyl group is attached to every other carbon atom. It is produced through the polymerization of styrene. Polystyrene is mainly used in the food service industry in the form of containers, rigid trays, and disposable utensils (such as foamed cups, plates, and bowls). However, polystyrene has certain disadvantages. It is brittle and flammable; it softens with boiling water; and it yellows upon prolonged exposure to sunlight.

The global polystyrene market, in terms of value, is projected to reach $28,246.0 Million by 2019 from $22,024.0 Million in 2014, at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2014 to 2019. Based on application, the polystyrene market has been segmented into packaging, electronics, appliances, construction, and others. The packaging segment held the largest market share of 38% in 2014. This segment would continue to dominate the market; however, the electronics segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period, 2014 to 2019. For international trading, the most important factor is packaging; hence, the demand for specialized packaging is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.

In 2014, the global polystyrene market, in terms of volume, was recorded to be 9,997 KT, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2014 to 2019. Among the main applications of polystyrene, the packaging segment held the largest share of 37.6% in 2014. Among the regions considered for the analysis, Asia-Pacific was the largest contributor to the global polystyrene market, followed by North America and Europe.

The key players in the global polystyrene market include BASF SE (Germany), Styrolution Group (Germany), Videolar S/A. (Sao Paulo), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Formosa Plastic Corporation (Taiwan), and others [including Kumho Petrochemicals Ltd. (South Korea), Chi Mei Corporation (Taiwan), and The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.)].