South America & Middle East Africa Polystyrene Market by Application (Packaging, Electronics, Appliances, Construction & others); by Country (Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Argentina & Others) – Forecasts and Analysis (2014 – 2019)

The polystyrene market in South America & MEA, along with its end products, has witnessed growth in the past few years, and this growth is projected to increase in the coming years. Polystyrene is one of the basic polymeric raw materials widely used in packaging, electronics, appliances, plastics & rubber industries. General purpose polystyrene is clear, hard, and rather brittle. It is an inexpensive resin per unit weight. The scale of its production is several billion kilograms per year. Environmental regulations, future safety norms, and innovative techniques for its use will be the key influencing factors for the South America & MEA polystyrene market in the near future.

The polystyrene market is experiencing high growth which is expected to continue in the near future, mainly driven by the highly growing markets of South American & MEA and Asia-Pacific regions. Considerable amount of investments are made by various market players to serve the end-user applications industry in the future. The Asia-Pacific region is the main polystyrene market that accounted for about approximately 42% market share of the total global demand in 2013, whereas South America & MEA accounted for 18% approximately. The region is further expected to show a high growth in the future, mainly due to the high growth potential of the plastic & rubber industry in China, India, and other regions of Asia-Pacific.

Almost 39% of the total polystyrene demand was for the packaging application in 2013, with the electronics industry being the fastest-growing end-use segments, primarily due to high penetration in all the regions.

The drivers of the industry include increased industrialization in the emerging markets, high plastic consumption, unavailability of alternate sources, and the increasing penetration with emerging application.

This study basically aims to estimate the polystyrene market in South America & MEA for 2012 and to project its demand by 2018. This research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the South America & MEA polystyrene market. We have used various secondary sources such as encyclopedia, directories, industry journals, and databases to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the polystyrene market. The primary sources that include experts from related industries and suppliers have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of polystyrene.

Competitive scenarios of the key players in the polystyrene market have been discussed in detail. We have also profiled leading players of this industry with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities. These include key polystyrene manufacturers such as BASF SE (Germany), Total (Paris), Videolar SA (Sao Paulo), Unigel Quimica S.A De. C.V (Brazil), and SABIC (Riyadh).

Scope of the report:

This research report categorizes the polystyrene market for South America & MEA on the basis of applications, end-user industries, and geographies along with forecast volume, value, and analyzing market and submarket trends in each of the submarkets.

On the basis of country:

• Brazil
• Saudi Arabia
• Argentina
• Others

On the basis of application:

• Packaging
• Electronics
• Appliances
• Construction
• Others

Each application is described in detail in the report with volume and value forecasts for each application.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 10)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders Government & Research Organizations

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 12)
    2.1 Arriving at the Polystyrene Market Size
           2.1.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.1.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.1.3 Demand-Side Approach
    2.2 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 19)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 21)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Polystyrene Market: Comparison With Parent Market
    4.3 Market Drivers & Inhibitors
    4.4 Key Market Dynamics
    4.5 Demand-Side Analysis

5 Polystyrene Market, By Application (Page No. - 27)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Polystyrene in Packaging , By Country
    5.3 Polystyrene in Electronics, By Country
    5.4 Polystyrene in Appliances, By Country
    5.5 Polystyrene in Construction, By Country

6 Polystyrene Market, By Country (Page No. - 38)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Brazil Polystyrene Market
           6.2.1 Brazil Polystyrene Market, By Application
    6.3 Saudi Arabia Polystyrene Market
           6.3.1 Saudi Arabia Polystyrene Market, By Application
    6.4 Argentina Polystyrene Market
           6.4.1 Argentina Polystyrene Market, By Application

7 Polystyrene Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 50)
    7.1 Polystyrene Market: Market Share Analysis
    7.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
    7.3 Agreements
    7.4 New Product Development
    7.5 Joint Ventures

8 Polystyrene Market, By Company (Page No. - 53)
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
    8.1 Unigel Química S.A. De C.V.
    8.2 Videolar SA  
    8.3 Sabic (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation)
    8.4 BASF SE
    8.5 Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. (TPRI)
*Details On Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Company

9 Appendix (Page No. - 74)
    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 (39 Tables)

Table 1 Polystyrene Peer Market Size, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 2 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market Size, By Application, 2014 (KT)
Table 3 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 4 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 5 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market: Drivers & Inhibitors
Table 6 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Application,  2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 7 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 8 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 9 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 10 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market Comparison With Application Markets, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 11 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Application,  2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 12 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Application,  2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 13 South America & Mea Polystyrene in Packaging, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 14 South America & Mea Polystyrene in Packaging , By Country,  2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 15 South America & Mea Polystyrene in Electronics, By Country,  2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 16 South America & Mea Polystyrene in Electronics, By Country,  2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 17 South America & Mea Polystyrene in Appliances, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 18 South America & Mea Polystyrene in Appliances, By Country,  2013-2019 (KT)
Table 19 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market in Construction,  By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 20 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market in Construction,  By Country, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 21 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Country,  2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 22 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Country,  2013-2019 (KT)
Table 23 Brazil Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 24 Brazil Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (KT)
Table 25 Saudi Arabia Polystyrene Market, By Application,  2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 26 Saudi Arabia Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 27 Argentina Polystyrene Market, By Application,  2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 28 Argentina Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 29 Polystyrene Market: Market Share Analysis, 2013 (%)
Table 30 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 31 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market: Expansions
Table 32 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market: Investments
Table 33 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market: Joint Ventures
Table 34 Unigel Química S.A. De C.V.: Key Financials, 2011 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 35 Videolar SA: Key Operations Data, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 36 Sabic: Key Financials, 2010 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 37 BASF SE : Key Operations Data, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 38 BASF SE : Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 39 Total: Key Financials, 2010 - 2013 (USD MN)

List of Figures (34 Figures)

Figure 1 South America & Mea 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 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market Snapshot, 2014
Figure 8 Polystyrene Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2014 vs  2019
Figure 10 Polystyrene: Application Market Scenario
Figure 11 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Application,  2014 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 12 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market, By Application,  2014 - 2019 (KT)
Figure 13 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market in Packaging, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 14 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market in Electronics, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 15 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market in Appliances, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 16 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market in Construction,  By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 17 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market: Growth Analysis,  By Country, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 18 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2014-2019 (KT)
Figure 19 Brazil Polystyrene Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 20 Brazil Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 21 Brazil Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 22 Saudi Arabia Polystyrene Market Overview, 2014-2019 (%)
Figure 23 Saudi Arabia Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 24 Saudi Arabia Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 25 Argentina Polystyrene Market Overview, 2014-2019 (%)
Figure 26 Argentina Polystyrene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 27 Argentina Polystyrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 28 Polystyrene Market: Market Share Analysis, 2013
Figure 29 Videolar SA: Key Financials, 2008 - 2013 (USD MN)
Figure 30 Sabic Overview, 2013 :
Figure 31 Sabic: Key Financials, 2010 - 2013 (USD MN)
Figure 32 BASF Overview, 2013
Figure 33 Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. (TPRI),  Business Overview, 2013
Figure 34 Total, Key Financial Overview, 2013:

Polystyrene is a synthetic aromatic polymer made of monomer styrene. Polystyrene can be solid or foamed. General purpose polystyrene is clear, hard, and rather brittle. It is an inexpensive resin per unit weight. Polystyrene is one of the most widely used plastics, the scale of its production being several billion kilograms per year. It is used in industries such as packaging, electronics, appliances, construction, and others.

Polystyrene is very slow to biodegrade and is therefore a focus of controversy. It is often abundant as a form of litter in the outdoor environment, particularly along shores and waterways, especially in its foam form.

The South American market, in terms of value, is projected to reach $4593 million by 2018 from $3434 million in 2012, at a CAGR of ~5% from 2012 to 2018. The rising demand for plastics and related products and non-availability of alternate products are some of the key factors driving the market. On the other hand, environmental concerns and preference to organic products are some of the restraining factors for the polystyrene market in the coming years.

Based on region, the polystyrene market has been segmented into Brazil, Saudi Arabia & Argentina. Brazil’s market share in this segment was $772 million in 2012 which is predicted to increase to $ 1056 million with a CAGR of about 6% during the forecast period. Next to Brazil is Saudi Arabia which is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 5% and is forecast to reach $363 million by 2018.

Based on application, the polystyrene market is segmented into packaging, electronics, appliances, construction & others. Among these, packaging accounted for the highest share of 39%, followed by electronics with approximately 15% of share.  In the coming years, the packaging sector is forecast to witness a growth of nearly 5% from 2012 to 2018. This high surge in packaging is due to the increase in demand for logistical & distribution verticals in industries.

The key players in the South American & MEA market include BASF SE (Germany), Total (Paris), Videolar SA (Sao Paulo), Unigel Quimica S.A De. C.V (Brazil), and SABIC (Riyadh).