| Product Code: ETC4516342 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
In 2024, China expanded polystyrene (EPS) import market saw a significant shift with top exporters being USA, Taiwan, Austria, South Korea, and Japan. The market concentration, as measured by HHI, escalated from moderate in 2023 to very high in 2024, indicating a more consolidated market landscape. Despite a negative CAGR of -17.51% from 2020 to 2024, there was a notable growth rate of 53.99% from 2023 to 2024, suggesting a recent surge in demand for EPS imports in China. This evolving market dynamic warrants close monitoring for industry players and stakeholders.

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 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Market Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaging materials in various industries |
4.2.2 Growing construction industry in China |
4.2.3 Rise in disposable income leading to higher consumption of consumer goods |
4.2.4 Government initiatives promoting the use of eco-friendly materials |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to EPS waste management |
4.3.3 Intense competition from alternative packaging materials |
4.3.4 Regulatory challenges and compliance issues |
5 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Trends |
6 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market, By Types |
6.1 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By EPS, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market, By Market Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By White, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Grey, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Black, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market, By End Use Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of EPS material in China |
8.2 Adoption rate of EPS in new applications |
8.3 Investment in research and development for EPS technology |
8.4 Energy efficiency improvements in EPS production |
8.5 Consumer awareness and acceptance of EPS as a sustainable packaging material |
9 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Market Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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