About Expanded Polystyrene
Expanded polystyrene is made from solid beads of polystyrene, which are thermoplastic resins produced from the emulsion polymerization of the monomer, styrene. It is a rigid transparent thermoplastic with good electrical insulating properties and physical properties. It is used in molders products, sheet materials, and foams.

Technavio’s analysts forecast the global expanded polystyrene market to grow at a CAGR of 6.27% during the period 2017-2021.

Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global expanded polystyrene market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the retail selling price as the average selling price for the product.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• APAC
• Europe
• North America
• ROW

Technavio's report, Global Expanded Polystyrene Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors
• Alpek
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Kaneka
• Synthos
• Total
Other prominent vendors
• ACH Foam Technologies
• BASF
• NOVA Chemicals
• SIBUR
• StyroChem
• SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF
• Synbra Holding B.V.
Market driver
• High demand from emerging economies
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Market challenge
• Volatility in crude oil prices
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Market trend
• Increasing number of manufacturers in APAC
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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