| Product Code: ETC5645167 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Barbados` import shipments of expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam in 2024 saw a notable presence from top exporting countries such as the USA, Belgium, Canada, Germany, and Brazil. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating concentration, the industry experienced a positive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.57% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a significant decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -25.21%, suggesting potential shifts or challenges in the market dynamics that importers and stakeholders may need to address.

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 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Overview |
3.1 Barbados Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable packaging solutions in various industries |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam in terms of recyclability and sustainability |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.2 Limited availability of advanced manufacturing technologies for EPP foam in Barbados |
5 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Trends |
6 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Segmentations |
6.1 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Density, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By High Density, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Porous PP, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of EPP foam usage in packaging applications across industries |
8.2 Number of research and development projects focused on enhancing EPP foam properties in Barbados |
8.3 Percentage of Barbadian companies adopting EPP foam in their product packaging |
9 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Barbados Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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