Europe Polystyrene Market By Application (Packaging, Construction, Appliances, Electronics), by Country (Germany, Italy, France, U.K., The Netherlands) – Trends and Forecast to 2019

The Europe polystyrene market, along with its end products, has witnessed a linear growth in recent years and this growth is estimated to increase in coming years. Polystyrene is one of the basic organic chemical raw materials widely used in packaging, electronics, construction, and appliances industries. High quality, high efficiency, and environment friendliness are some of the features that drive the demand for polystyrene. The upcoming safety regulations and the innovative techniques for its use will be the key influencing factors for the Europe polystyrene market.

The polystyrene market is witnessing growth which is expected to continue in future as well, mainly driven by  the intense efforts at country level to promote environment-friendly and recyclable products. Considerable amount of investments are being done by various market players to serve the end-user applications industry in the future, which will have a positive impact on the market in coming years.

In Europe Packaging application accounted for a share of 37.64% of the total polystyrene demand in 2014. The electronics and construction industry are projected to be the fastest-growing end-use segments, primarily due to their high penetration in all countries.

This report studies the Europe market of polystyrene for 2014 and projects its demand and value by 2019. Thereport provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market.

Scope of the report:

This research report categorizes the Europe market for polystyrene on the basis of applications, end-user industries, and geography along with forecasting volume, value, and analyzing trends in each of the submarkets.

On the basis of applications:

• Packaging
• Electronics
• Construction
• Appliances
• Others

On the basis of region:

• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Netherlands
• U.K.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 10)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 12)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of Polystyrene Market
    2.2 Arriving at the 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. - 18)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 20)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Polystyrene Market: Comparison With Styrenics Market
    4.3 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.4 Key Market Dynamics
    4.5 Demand Side Analysis

5 Polystyrene Market, By Application (Page No. - 26)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Polystyrene Market in Packaging, By Country
    5.3 Polystyrene Market in Electronics, By Country
    5.4 Polystyrene Market in Appliances, By Country
    5.5 Polystyrene Market in Construction, By Country

 
6 Polystyrene Market, By Country (Page No. - 38)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Germany Polystyrene Market
           6.2.1 Germany Polystyrene Market, By Application
    6.3 Italy Polystyrene Market
           6.3.1 Italy Polystyrene Market, By Application
    6.4 France Polystyrene Market
           6.4.1 France Polystyrene Market, By Application
    6.5 U.K. Polystyrene Market
           6.5.1 U.K. Polystyrene Market, By Application
    6.6 the Netherlands Polystyrene Market
           6.6.1 the Netherlands Polystyrene Market, By Application

7 Polystyrene Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 51)
    7.1 Polystyrene Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Company Presence in Polystyrene Market, in Europe
    7.3 Mergers & Acquisition in Europe Marke
    7.4 Investments
    7.5 Joint Ventures

8 Polystyrene Market, By Company (Page No. - 54)
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
    8.1 Styrolution Group Gmbh
    8.2 Total Petrochemicals & Refining U.S.A. Inc
    8.3 BASF SE
    8.4 Trinseo (Styron LLC)
    8.5 Formosa Plastic Corporation (USA)
*Details On Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Company

9 Appendix (Page No. - 69)
    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 Analysis
           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 (41 Tables)

Table 1 Global Polystyrene Peer Market Size, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 2 Europe Polystyrene Application Market, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 3 Polystyrene Market: Comparison With Styrenics Market, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 4 Polystyrene Market: Comparison With Styrenics Market, 2013 – 2019 (KT)
Table 5 European Polystyrene Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 6 European Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 7 European Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 8 European Polystyrene Market: Comparison With Application Markets, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 9 Europe Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 10 European Polystyrene : Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 11 Europe Polystyrene Market in Packaging , By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 12 Europe Polystyrene in Packaging, By Country, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 13 Europe Polystyrene Market in Electronics, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 14 Europe Polystyrene Market in Electronics, By Country, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 15 Europe Polystyrene Market in Appliances, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 16 Europe Polystyrene Market in Appliances, By Country, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 17 Europe Polystyrene Market in Construction, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 18 Europe Polystyrene Market in Construction, By Country 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 19 European Polystyrene Market, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 20 European Polystyrene Market, By Country, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 21 Germany Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 22 Germany Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 23 Italy Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 24 Italy Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 25 France Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 26 France Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 27 U.K. Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 28 U.K. Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 29 the Netherlands Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 30 the Netherlands Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 31 Polystyrene Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Table 32 Europe Polystyrene Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 33 Europe Polystyrene Market: New Product Development
Table 34 Europe Polystyrene Market: Expansion
Table 35 Europe Polystyrene Market: Joint Ventures
Table 36 Styrolution Group Gmbh: Key Financials, 2012-2013 (USD MN)
Table 37 Total : Key Financials, 2012-2014 (USD MN)
Table 38 BASF SE: Key Operations Data, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 39 BASF SE: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 40 Trinseo: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 41 Formosa Plastic Group: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)

List of Figures (39 Figures)

Figure 1 European 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 Europe Polystyrene Market Snapshot, 2014
Figure 8 Polystyrene Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 Comparison With Styrenics Market
Figure 10 Europe Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2014 vs  2019
Figure 11 Polystyrene: Application Market Scenario
Figure 12 Europe Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 13 European Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (KT)
Figure 14 Europe Polystyrene Market in Packaging, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 15 Europe Polystyrene Market in Electronics, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 16 Europe Polystyrene Market in Appliances, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 17 Europe Polystyrene Market in Construction, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 18 European Polystyrene: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 19 European Polystyrene Market: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2014-2019 (KT)
Figure 20 Germany Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 21 Germany Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 22 Italy Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 23 Italy Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 24 France Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 25 France Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 26 U.K. Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 27 U.K. Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 28 the Netherlands Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 29 Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 30 Polystyrene Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Figure 31 Polystyrene : Company Coverage, By Country
Figure 32 Styrolution Group Gmbh: Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 33 Styrolution Group Gmbh: Revenue, 2012-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 34 Total Petrochemicals & Refining U.S.A Inc.: Business Overview
Figure 35 BASF SE: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 36 Trinseo: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 37 Trinseo: Key Financials, 2009- 2013
Figure 38 Formosa Plastic Group: Business Overview 2013
Figure 39 Formosa Plastic Group : Key Financials, 2009- 2013

Polystyrene is a hard and transparent synthetic resin produced by the polymerization of styrene. It has a wide range of applications in various industries, such as in food-service industry for rigid trays and containers, disposable utensils, and foamed cups, plates, and bowls. It is also used in manufacturing of appliances and in consumer electronics and construction industry. Polystyrene is also blended/copolymerized with other polymers to provide rigidity and hardness to a number of plastic and rubber products.

The polystyrene market is growing owing to the increasing GDP industrialization. The demand of polystyrene is influenced by government regulations. It is preferred by several industries as it is a relatively inexpensive and lightweight material. As many different grades of polystyrene are available in the market; the key players are increasingly focusing on offering the best implementation and aftersales services in order to gain a competitive advantage.

The Europe polystyrene market, in terms of value, is projected to reach $5,518.8 million by 2019 from $4,494.2 million in 2014, at a CAGR of 4.2% between 2014 and 2019. Industrialization, growth of plastic and rubber industry, and non-availability of alternative sources are some of the key factors driving the market growth. On the other hand, preference to organic materials and environmental impacts of using polystyrene may restrain the market growth in coming years.

Based on applications, the polystyrene market is segmented into packaging, electronics, appliances, construction, and other applications. Packaging holds the maximum share of the polystyrene market. It was valued at $1,691.7 million in 2014, and is projected to reach to $2,060.7 million by 2019, at a CAGR of 4.0%. The electronics and appliances segments are growing at 5.0% and 4.7% respectively.

Germany has the maximum share in polystyrene market. The Germany market was valued at $3,042.9 million in 2014 and is projected to reach to $3,757.0 million by 2019, at a CAGR of 4.3%.

The key participants operating in polystyrene market are Styrolution Petrochemicals (Germany), Total Petrochemicals (France), BASF SE (Germany), and Trinseo (U.S.). Other players in this market include Americas Styrenics (U.S.), and Ineos Nova LLC (U.S.).