Polystyrene (PS) Market in Europe 2022-2026

Polystyrene (PS) Market in Europe 2022-2026

Technavio has been monitoring the polystyrene (PS) market in Europe and it is poised to grow by $ 1.20 bn during 2022-2026, progressing at a CAGR of 4.20% during the forecast period. Our report on the polystyrene (PS) market in Europe provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by increasing demand from the electrical and electronics industry, insulation and cushioning properties. In addition, increasing demand from the electrical and electronics industry is anticipated to boost the growth of the market as well.

The polystyrene (PS) market in Europe analysis includes the end-user segment and geographic landscape.

Technavio's polystyrene (PS) market in Europe is segmented as below:

By End-user

  • Building and construction
  • Packaging
  • Others
By Geographical Landscape
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Rest of Europe
This study identifies high durabilityas one of the prime reasons driving the polystyrene (PS) market growth in Europe during the next few years.

Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters. Our report on polystyrene (PS) market in Europe covers the following areas:
  • Polystyrene (PS) market sizing
  • Polystyrene (PS) market forecast
  • Polystyrene (PS) market industry analysis
Technavio's robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading polystyrene (PS) market vendors in Europe that include BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours Inc., INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH, Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd., LG Chem Ltd., SABIC, Synthos SA, TotalEnergies SE, Trinseo SA, and Versalis SpA. Also, the polystyrene (PS) market in Europe analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.

Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive research - both primary and secondary. Technavio's market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast the accurate market growth.


  • Executive Summary
  • Market Landscape
    • Market ecosystem
      • Table Parent market
      • Table Market characteristics
    • Value chain analysis
      • Table Value chain analysis: Commodity chemicals
      • Inputs
      • Inbound logistics
      • Operations
      • Outbound logistics
      • Marketing and sales
  • Market Sizing
    • Market definition
      • Table Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
    • Market segment analysis
      • Table Market segments
    • Market size 2021
    • Market outlook: Forecast for 2021 - 2026
      • Table Europe - Market size and forecast 2021 - 2026 ($ million)
      • Estimating growth rates for emerging and high-growth markets
      • Estimating growth rates for mature markets
        • Table Europe market: Year-over-year growth 2021 - 2026 (%)
  • Five Forces Analysis
    • Five forces summary
      • Table Five forces analysis 2021 & 2026
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Table Bargaining power of buyers
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Table Bargaining power of suppliers
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Table Threat of new entrants
    • Threat of substitutes
      • Table Threat of substitutes
    • Threat of rivalry
      • Table Threat of rivalry
    • Market condition
      • Table Market condition - Five forces 2021
  • Market Segmentation by End-user
    • Market segments
      • Table End-user - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
    • Comparison by End-user
      • Table Comparison by End-user
    • Building and construction - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Building and construction - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
      • Table Building and construction - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Packaging - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Packaging - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
      • Table Packaging - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
      • Table Others - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Market opportunity by End-user
      • Table Market opportunity by End-user
  • Customer landscape
    • Table Customer landscape
  • Geographic Landscape
    • Geographic segmentation
      • Table Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%)
    • Geographic comparison
      • Table Geographic comparison
    • Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
      • Table Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
      • Table UK - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Italy - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Italy - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
      • Table Italy - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • France - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table France - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
      • Table France - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
      • Table Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million)
      • Table Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Market opportunity by geography
      • Table Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
  • Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
    • Market drivers
      • Increasing demand from the electrical and electronics industry
      • Insulation and cushioning properties
    • Market challenges
      • Fluctuating crude oil prices
      • Shortage of recycling facilities
        • Table Impact of drivers and challenges
    • Market trends
      • Lack of awareness about eco-friendly products
      • Increasing demand from food packaging industry
  • Vendor Landscape
    • Overview
      • Table Vendor landscape
    • Landscape disruption
      • Table Landscape disruption
      • Table Industry risks
  • Vendor Analysis
    • Vendors covered
      • Table Vendors covered
    • Market positioning of vendors
      • Table Market positioning of vendors
    • BASF SE
      • Table BASF SE – Overview
      • Table BASF SE - Business segments
      • Table BASF SE - Key offerings
      • Table BASF SE - Segment focus
    • DuPont de Nemours Inc.
      • Table DuPont de Nemours Inc. –Overview
      • Table DuPont de Nemours Inc. - Business segments
      • Table DuPont de Nemours Inc. - Key offerings
      • Table DuPont de Nemours Inc. - Segment focus
    • INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH
      • Table INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH – Overview
      • Table INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH - Product and service
      • Table INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH - Key news
      • Table INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH - Key offerings
    • Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.
      • Table Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd. –Overview
      • Table Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd. - Product and service
      • Table Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
    • LG Chem Ltd.
      • Table LG Chem Ltd. –Overview
      • Table LG Chem Ltd. - Business segments
      • Table LG Chem Ltd. - Key offerings
      • Table LG Chem Ltd. - Segment focus
    • SABIC
      • Table SABIC – Overview
      • Table SABIC - Business segments
      • Table SABIC - Key offerings
      • Table SABIC - Segment focus
    • Synthos SA
      • Table Synthos SA – Overview
      • Table Synthos SA - Product and service
      • Table Synthos SA - Key offerings
    • TotalEnergies SE
      • Table TotalEnergies SE – Overview
      • Table TotalEnergies SE - Business segments
      • Table TotalEnergies SE - Key offerings
      • Table TotalEnergies SE - Segment focus
    • Trinseo SA
      • Table Trinseo SA – Overview
      • Table Trinseo SA - Business segments
      • Table Trinseo SA - Key news
      • Table Trinseo SA - Key offerings
      • Table Trinseo SA - Segment focus
    • Versalis SpA
      • Table Versalis SpA – Overview
      • Table Versalis SpA - Product and service
      • Table Versalis SpA - Key offerings
  • Appendix
    • Scope of the report
      • Market definition
      • Objective
      • Notes and caveats
    • Currency conversion rates for US$
      • Table Currency conversion rates for US$
    • Research methodology
      • Table Research Methodology
      • Table Validation techniques employed for market sizing
      • Table Information sources
    • List of abbreviations
      • Table List of abbreviations

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