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Chemical & Material Global Special Polystyrene Resin Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

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  • 24 October, 2025
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  • Global
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  • 107 Pages
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  • Chemical & Material

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Special Polystyrene Resin market size was valued at US$ 261 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 354 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.5% during review period.
In this report, we will assess the current U.S. tariff framework alongside international policy adaptations, analyzing their effects on competitive market structures, regional economic dynamics, and supply chain resilience.
Specialty polystyrene resins have been widely adopted throughout the healthcare industry and are strongly committed to commercializing new medical polymers to meet specifications for high-end applications. As the population grows, the demand for specialty polystyrene resins in the healthcare market is growing significantly due to the surge in demand for medical laboratory appliances, pharmaceuticals, vacuum trays, medical equipment components, and essential drug packaging.
The global special polystyrene resin market is experiencing significant growth and is driven by various factors such as increasing demand in end-use industries, technological advancements, and the rising focus on sustainable packaging solutions. Here are some key trends and insights on the global special polystyrene resin market:
Market Size and Growth: The market for special polystyrene resin is expected to grow at a substantial rate over the forecast period. Increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials in various industries contributes to the market growth.
End-Use Industries: The major end-use industries for special polystyrene resin include packaging, construction, electronics, automotive, and healthcare. The increasing demand for special polystyrene resin in these industries, driven by factors such as insulation requirements, electrical properties, impact resistance, and fire retardancy, is propelling the market growth.
Sustainable Solutions: There is a growing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions. Special polystyrene resins that offer recyclability, biodegradability, or reduced environmental impact are gaining popularity in the market.
Technological Advancements: Manufacturers are investing in research and development activities to develop innovative special polystyrene resins with improved properties, such as enhanced thermal resistance, UV stability, and flame retardancy. These advancements help meet the evolving needs of end-users and drive market growth.
Regional Market Dynamics: The market is geographically diversified, with key regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market due to its rapid industrialization, growing consumer goods market, and increasing construction activities.
Competitive Landscape: The global special polystyrene resin market is highly competitive, with several major players competing for market share. Companies focus on product innovation, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions to strengthen their market position.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Special Polystyrene Resin market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Special Polystyrene Resin market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Special Polystyrene Resin market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Special Polystyrene Resin market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Special Polystyrene Resin market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Special Polystyrene Resin
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Special Polystyrene Resin market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include NOVA Chemicals Corporation, Synthos, BASF SE, SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF GmbH, Atlas EPS, TotalEnergies Petrochemicals, SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation), LG Chem, Chi Mei Corporation, Styrolution (formerly known as Styron), etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Special Polystyrene Resin market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Flame Retardant Polystyrene (FR-PS)
Expandable Polystyrene (EPS)
Others
Market segment by Application
Protective Packaging
Building and Construction
Automotive and Transportation
Electrical and Electronics
Healthcare
Others
Major players covered
NOVA Chemicals Corporation
Synthos
BASF SE
SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF GmbH
Atlas EPS
TotalEnergies Petrochemicals
SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation)
LG Chem
Chi Mei Corporation
Styrolution (formerly known as Styron)
INEOS Styrolution Group
Versalis (Eni S.p.A.)
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Special Polystyrene Resin product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Special Polystyrene Resin, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Special Polystyrene Resin from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Special Polystyrene Resin competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Special Polystyrene Resin breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Special Polystyrene Resin market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Special Polystyrene Resin.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Special Polystyrene Resin sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.


1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.3.2 High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
    • 1.3.3 Flame Retardant Polystyrene (FR-PS)
    • 1.3.4 Expandable Polystyrene (EPS)
    • 1.3.5 Others
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.4.2 Protective Packaging
    • 1.4.3 Building and Construction
    • 1.4.4 Automotive and Transportation
    • 1.4.5 Electrical and Electronics
    • 1.4.6 Healthcare
    • 1.4.7 Others
  • 1.5 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.5.1 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
    • 1.5.2 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity (2020-2031)
    • 1.5.3 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Average Price (2020-2031)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 NOVA Chemicals Corporation
    • 2.1.1 NOVA Chemicals Corporation Details
    • 2.1.2 NOVA Chemicals Corporation Major Business
    • 2.1.3 NOVA Chemicals Corporation Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 NOVA Chemicals Corporation Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.1.5 NOVA Chemicals Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Synthos
    • 2.2.1 Synthos Details
    • 2.2.2 Synthos Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Synthos Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Synthos Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.2.5 Synthos Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 BASF SE
    • 2.3.1 BASF SE Details
    • 2.3.2 BASF SE Major Business
    • 2.3.3 BASF SE Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 BASF SE Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.3.5 BASF SE Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF GmbH
    • 2.4.1 SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF GmbH Details
    • 2.4.2 SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF GmbH Major Business
    • 2.4.3 SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF GmbH Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF GmbH Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.4.5 SUNPOR KUNSTSTOFF GmbH Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Atlas EPS
    • 2.5.1 Atlas EPS Details
    • 2.5.2 Atlas EPS Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Atlas EPS Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Atlas EPS Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.5.5 Atlas EPS Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 TotalEnergies Petrochemicals
    • 2.6.1 TotalEnergies Petrochemicals Details
    • 2.6.2 TotalEnergies Petrochemicals Major Business
    • 2.6.3 TotalEnergies Petrochemicals Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 TotalEnergies Petrochemicals Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.6.5 TotalEnergies Petrochemicals Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation)
    • 2.7.1 SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) Details
    • 2.7.2 SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) Major Business
    • 2.7.3 SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.7.5 SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.8 LG Chem
    • 2.8.1 LG Chem Details
    • 2.8.2 LG Chem Major Business
    • 2.8.3 LG Chem Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.8.4 LG Chem Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.8.5 LG Chem Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.9 Chi Mei Corporation
    • 2.9.1 Chi Mei Corporation Details
    • 2.9.2 Chi Mei Corporation Major Business
    • 2.9.3 Chi Mei Corporation Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.9.4 Chi Mei Corporation Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.9.5 Chi Mei Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.10 Styrolution (formerly known as Styron)
    • 2.10.1 Styrolution (formerly known as Styron) Details
    • 2.10.2 Styrolution (formerly known as Styron) Major Business
    • 2.10.3 Styrolution (formerly known as Styron) Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.10.4 Styrolution (formerly known as Styron) Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.10.5 Styrolution (formerly known as Styron) Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.11 INEOS Styrolution Group
    • 2.11.1 INEOS Styrolution Group Details
    • 2.11.2 INEOS Styrolution Group Major Business
    • 2.11.3 INEOS Styrolution Group Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.11.4 INEOS Styrolution Group Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.11.5 INEOS Styrolution Group Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.12 Versalis (Eni S.p.A.)
    • 2.12.1 Versalis (Eni S.p.A.) Details
    • 2.12.2 Versalis (Eni S.p.A.) Major Business
    • 2.12.3 Versalis (Eni S.p.A.) Special Polystyrene Resin Product and Services
    • 2.12.4 Versalis (Eni S.p.A.) Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.12.5 Versalis (Eni S.p.A.) Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Special Polystyrene Resin by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.2 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Revenue by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.3 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Average Price by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2024)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Special Polystyrene Resin by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2024
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Special Polystyrene Resin Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Special Polystyrene Resin Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
  • 3.5 Special Polystyrene Resin Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Special Polystyrene Resin Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Special Polystyrene Resin Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Special Polystyrene Resin Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.2 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.3 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
  • 4.2 North America Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.3 Europe Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.5 South America Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value (2020-2031)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.2 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.3 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.2 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.3 Global Special Polystyrene Resin Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 7.2 North America Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 7.3 North America Special Polystyrene Resin Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.2 North America Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 8.2 Europe Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 8.3 Europe Special Polystyrene Resin Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Special Polystyrene Resin Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 10.2 South America Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 10.3 South America Special Polystyrene Resin Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.2 South America Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Special Polystyrene Resin Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Special Polystyrene Resin Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Special Polystyrene Resin Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Special Polystyrene Resin Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Special Polystyrene Resin Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Special Polystyrene Resin Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Special Polystyrene Resin and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Special Polystyrene Resin
  • 13.3 Special Polystyrene Resin Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Special Polystyrene Resin Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Special Polystyrene Resin Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

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